Baron Samedi Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Hi guys ! ???? Went in the Wat Arun / Wat Pho area today. Didn't like it. Too touristy. Gonna give the Chao Prayah Sky Park a try tomorrow or something. What are some nice places to visit along the Chao Prayah with low tourism-related activity ? Feel free to share your tips ! Thanks ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Have you been into the lower level of iconsiam ? Great food, nice to browse around. Upper floor, starbucks has great views over the river and city. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Samedi Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 59 minutes ago, CharlieH said: Have you been into the lower level of iconsiam ? Great food, nice to browse around. Upper floor, starbucks has great views over the river and city. No I haven't. Just had a look on Google Maps. Seems like it's an easy enough area to reach. Thanks, Charlie ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 36 minutes ago, Baron Samedi said: No I haven't. Just had a look on Google Maps. Seems like it's an easy enough area to reach. Thanks, Charlie ???? This illustrates the view etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Prannok (N10) Pier, used to known as WangLang pier, do to the area, and market behind it. Fairly extensive and some fine vendors. Though been quite some time since visited. Left of the pier, when getting off boat, was small riverside vendor/restaurant, great for people watching a munch and some sipping. Used to stop there quite a bit when on the river. Plenty of other vendor, if not still there. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 42 minutes ago, Baron Samedi said: No I haven't. Just had a look on Google Maps. Seems like it's an easy enough area to reach. Thanks, Charlie ???? Always pop into ICONSIAM when in the area https://photos.app.goo.gl/6vWvFg9zweehDKf96 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Samedi Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) 34 minutes ago, KhunLA said: Always pop into ICONSIAM when in the area https://photos.app.goo.gl/6vWvFg9zweehDKf96 Nice pics, man ???? Looks like a pretty cool area. Worth trying for sure ! Edited September 27, 2022 by Baron Samedi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lujanit Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 A dinner cruise trip is nice if you want to see BKK from a different perspective. There are quite a few. Buffet, set menu or a-la-carte. There is usually some commentary although mostly in Thai as these cruises cater to mostly Thais. Two hours although length varies as does price. See https://www.viator.com/Bangkok-tours/Cruises-Sailing-and-Water-Tours/d343-g3 for a selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) Quote Gonna give the Chao Prayah Sky Park a try tomorrow or something. Yeah, I liked the sound of that but honestly it is really disappointing, nothing like what I expected. It is basically a concrete bridge with a few plants on it. However, from there you can walk to Ong Ang which is really cool in the late afternoon. Really nicely restored area of Chinatown, lots of food (Thai, Indian), street art, really nice vibe. You might see some tourists there but not many, and it is cool.https://www.tatnews.org/2021/03/award-winning-khlong-ong-ang-walking-street-isnt-your-average-walking-street/ The blue line (MRT) also has nice views along the river for a few stops. Edited September 30, 2022 by josephbloggs 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 On 9/27/2022 at 8:31 PM, CharlieH said: Have you been into the lower level of iconsiam ? Great food, nice to browse around. Upper floor, starbucks has great views over the river and city. Northern food there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Used to be a 10 baht boat to Nonthaburi. Good boat trip, good food there. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Samedi Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 2 hours ago, josephbloggs said: honestly it is really disappointing, nothing like what I expected. You are right. It was indeed a disappointment. "Sky Garden" I was imagining something more grandiose. A shame really but that's life ???? I'm headed to Chinatown soon so will check out Ong Ang. Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Suan Pakkard is good National Museum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Bang Khae - real Bangkok. Go there. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalawaan Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) Check out Bangkok Pat on YouTube, he's a London raised half Thai chap, and his speciality is historic videos, including of the lesser known parts of Bangkok, maybe ask him if you can go on a video day-trip with him up the river? At any rate, his videos are well worth subscribing to, a real cut above the usual Pattaya and Nana shillfests. Here's his latest https://youtu.be/wfm-R-sByLg Edited September 30, 2022 by chalawaan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Samedi Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 20 hours ago, josephbloggs said: Really nicely restored area of Chinatown, lots of food (Thai, Indian), street art, really nice vibe. You might see some tourists there but not many, and it is cool. I've been there today. Great walk indeed. Street art is actually pretty good. So much better than Sukhumvit honestly. The rest of Chinatown was also very pleasant but not as relaxed. Super busy area. Thanks for the tip, Joseph ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post josephbloggs Posted October 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2022 56 minutes ago, Baron Samedi said: I've been there today. Great walk indeed. Street art is actually pretty good. So much better than Sukhumvit honestly. The rest of Chinatown was also very pleasant but not as relaxed. Super busy area. Thanks for the tip, Joseph ???? Nice, glad you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back. Honestly it is so refreshing to see someone posting positive stuff here and enjoying this amazing city. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Maybe someone mentioned him already. Have a look at the videos of this guy: Bangkok Pat - YouTube He seems to be nice and competent and mostly he knows what he is talking about. He has many videos about many areas in Bangkok. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 On 10/1/2022 at 9:54 AM, chalawaan said: Check out Bangkok Pat on YouTube, he's a London raised half Thai chap, and his speciality is historic videos, including of the lesser known parts of Bangkok, maybe ask him if you can go on a video day-trip with him up the river? At any rate, his videos are well worth subscribing to, a real cut above the usual Pattaya and Nana shillfests. Here's his latest https://youtu.be/wfm-R-sByLg Very unexciting. Makes the place seem boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Wiens is a food expert Got a personality too unlike some othets 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalorymetr Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 You can try taking ferry across from around rafinery to bang kachao and exploring that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Ang Thong has a non touristy promenade. https://www.google.com/maps/@14.5749178,100.450626,3a,86.8y,242.24h,86.2t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2qEHq_HJjlMTwJYWlYImZg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalawaan Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 (edited) On 10/2/2022 at 1:51 PM, Sparktrader said: Very unexciting. Makes the place seem boring. Let's be honest, what's exciting about shabby markets, museums, temples, traffic jams, and palaces? This sums up Bangkok by day for the average farang. Pat's not the average bar crawler, and his style may not be for you, but I learnt more from his work than all of the fat, bald, Chang-branded nightwalkers put together. ???? He uniquely sees it all from both angles too as a Brit with a Thai mother. Edited October 7, 2022 by chalawaan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemsta69 Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 1 hour ago, chalawaan said: Let's be honest, what's exciting about shabby markets, museums, temples, traffic jams, and palaces? This sums up Bangkok by day for the average farang. Pat's not the average bar crawler, and his style may not be for you, but I learnt more from his work than all of the fat, bald, Chang-branded nightwalkers put together. ???? He uniquely sees it all from both angles too as a Brit with a Thai mother. does he bang on about the totally amaaaaazing street food that turns out to be a simple 40 baht pad krapow? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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