To celebrate the new year, we took a stroll down to the bridge at Saphan Taksin BTS station. It’s only a 10-minute walk from the condo, and the bridge is one of the best places to see the spectacular firework display that Bangkok puts on every new year. The display this year was 15 minutes… READ MORE >
Where To Buy Tea In Chinatown, Bangkok
If you’re a tea drinker, then Chinatown is one of the few places in Bangkok where you can find a good selection of loose teas. My favorite place to shop for tea is at Yaowarat Soi 6 Market, which is a small, covered lane that runs between Charoen Krung Road and Yaowarat, right in the… READ MORE >
Thanon Mangton Vegetarian Shophouse – Chinatown, Bangkok
Considering that Chinatown is the center of the Annual Vegetarian Festival in Bangkok, it is somewhat surprising that it doesn’t have many vegetarian restaurants. But we managed to find a small, but very popular, veggie shophouse down a small alleyway. The place was packed with local people, which is always a good sign, and the… READ MORE >
Pak Khlong Flower Market – Chinatown, Bangkok
Pak Khlong Flower Market in Bangkok’s Chinatown is a kaleidoscope of every color imaginable. The flowers include roses, orchids, sunflowers, chrysanthemums, and so many more that it would take all day to list them. Click here to book a great hotel in Bangkok. Help spread the travel vibe by pinning the above image to Pinterest. Just hover the… READ MORE >
Monk’s Bowl Village – Chinatown, Bangkok
A great place to visit in Bangkok’s Chinatown is the Monk’s Bowl Village, where you can see monk’s alms bowls being made the traditional way. Click here to book a great hotel in Bangkok. When we visited, we were shown around by Somsak, who has been making these bowls for over 20 years. The craft was… READ MORE >
