Bangkok Hidden Gem Attractions

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Best Bangkok Hidden Gem Attractions

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  • Jimmy
    3 contributions
    Very nice place as each floor has different arts from different artists. The art feels more related to religion and beliefs
    Written July 23, 2023
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  • Markus Arvidsson
    Helsingborg, Sweden140 contributions
    One of the newest Temples in Bangkok and very impressive. I'm a sucker for temples and this Buddha statue is amazing.
    Don't forget to visit all floors so you don't miss out on all artifacts on display and the Emerald statue on top floor.

    Written May 12, 2023
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  • Floater7
    Boise, ID12 contributions
    Pretty interesting, but also very graphic, so be prepared.
    Put on your CSI cap.

    Several weeks after I viewed it, my wife told me a story.
    Apparently her mother was pregnant and riding a motorscooter near by, and got in an accident. Lost the baby, and it ended up in that museum.
    Glad she told me afterwards.
    Written March 9, 2023
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  • Aethelred
    Cambridge, MA1,207 contributions
    I went to Wat Ratchanatdaram for one of the Songkran days, and the ven. monks had prepared just the most beautiful, noncommercial environment for that - with donation and blessings options in the main hall, gifting a Rama III portrait and an amulet; a really lovely gallery of Buddha images to wash; and so on. The Iron Castle busier than usual, but still fit for meditation. The Milkey Tree closed for the holidays - but open a few days later, when I was back, and again excellent. And in the devotionalies market behind, I had my amulet fitted and encased, for 20 baht. It is just a wonderful place.
    Written May 7, 2023
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  • Dick Z
    Bangkok, Thailand3,218 contributions
    Suan Pakkad or cabbage garden used to be the house of the grandson of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) but is now a museum. There are 8 rooms connected into a spacious house. In the rooms many artefacts from different countries and periods, not only Thai. Pottery, jewellery, carvings, musical instruments etc. Not a typical tourist place, so quiet. If you want to enjoy something different I could recommend to spend around 2 hours here. Photography inside is not allowed and entrance fee is 100 baht.
    Written November 17, 2020
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  • Roberta_Rosa02
    Cluj-Napoca, Romania114 contributions
    I think that this was the most local experience I had in Bangkok. In this market you find everything in raw state, what you will buy at other markets as street food. This place is not for the faint hearted, it is not an instagram photo spot but it shows what a true market looks like. You find plenty of street food and it is as good as at any other market, many locals are eating here, this usually means that the food is good. I recommend to pay a visit but prepare yourself to feel the smell of good food and fish and fresh flesh in the same breath. Have fun, I surely don't regret my visit there.
    Written October 19, 2022
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  • Mesanee Suwimonkoson
    6 contributions
    I have an interesting tourist attraction located on the Thonburi side of Bangkok to recommend you all! This place is called Klong bang Luang. The word “Klong” is a canal, and Bang Luang is the name of the canal. Klong Bang Luang is a tourist attraction that suitable for people who want to relax or want to get away from it all. When I want to find someplace to unwind, I don’t have to go too far because Klong Bang Luang is about only 1 kilometer from my home. Started from Charan Sanit Wong 3, and then take a pick-up truck to the terminal bus stop, you will see the bridge. Before you are walking across the bridge, you will see a mini waterside restaurant. This restaurant not only has savory food such as Chinese roll noodle soup as Thai people known that Kuay-Jub, but it also has Thai dessert such as Mango sticky rice with coconut milk, Sweet Sticky Rice with Thai Custard, etc. which are very delicious. I suggest you to try at once if you come here. After visiting a mini restaurant, you have to walk across the bridge and then turn left and walk along the way, you will find some creative place that called Klong Bang Luang Artist House. Inside the place is including many beautiful artistic works, such as paints, statues, crafts, masks, etc. to persuade tourists to visit. In addition, there are Thai traditional puppet show for free at 2 p.m., and in the corner, there is a mini café which sells some beverages, appetizers, and some souvenirs. At the outside of the place, people can buy a bag of fish food and sit with their legs dangling off the edge and feed the fish while looking long-tailed boat sailing. I think that would make you happy and feel better!! If you guys don’t know where to go, I hope Klong Bang Luang will be your first choice.
    Written April 9, 2020
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  • boymomdfw
    Dallas, TX1,767 contributions
    Beautiful boats. These are the real boats used when the king floats down the river. It's not too busy. It doesn't take too long to go through it.
    Written December 29, 2022
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  • Liz I
    Reading, UK29 contributions
    A hidden gem…showing a traditional Thai house and how a reasonably well- off Thai family would have lived around 1930-1950. The house was going to be the home plus practice for an Indian/English doctor trained in the UK who moved to Thailand. Alas he died after construction of the house and consulting room(s). His wife lived there and having no children setup the house as a museum. Absolutely enchanting and an insight as to how ordinary people would have lived. You can see how Jim Thompson used this style of housing as a basis for designing his house. It’s so different to the golden Buddhas but no less interesting.
    Written March 12, 2023
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  • Erin E
    Saipan, Mariana Islands13 contributions
    Absolutely Fantastic- amazing food, learn a lot. Definitely recommend- don’t worry- worth the time and money.
    Written July 31, 2023
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  • Philippe T
    1 contribution
    Good local good vibe and learn the tipical Thai plate without pretention and funny. The children were Happy and very interesred. Excelente !
    Written July 10, 2023
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  • philboden
    Chester, UK101 contributions
    If you are into Buddhist artifacts this is the place, monks ,collectors all looking for old pieces of icons, coins, statues etc.Can get there by boat or taxi, close to Royal palace, worth a visit, lots of cafe and restaurants
    Written April 1, 2019
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  • Ebony B
    1 contribution
    Thanks for wonderfully authentic Thai cooking experience Chef Lee! My husband and I dragged our boys (8 and 10) to experience some Thai eating culture much to their disgust. They ended up having a great time and loved the Grandma doesn’t waste anything reference, very relatable!
    Looking forward to them recreating these dishes back in Aus. Definitely a taste sensation Lee.
    Written July 17, 2023
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  • 수인 곽
    2 contributions
    veryverygooooodddddd!!!!!
    she's so kind and cool and clean
    I want to come back again
    They give us warm tea at the end. It's so nice
    Written August 7, 2023
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  • ANav
    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand81 contributions
    This was my 4th time taking a class here. I’m on a mission to complete enough sets to get my certificate! As always we received great instruction and the results were pretty good to be fair!

    It’s easy to get to on the BTS with a van to pick you up where you get off. Good instructions given.

    I’ll be back!!
    Written May 18, 2023
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