On Sunday, I decided catch a boat across the river to an area in Phra Pradaeng district of Samut Prakan nicknamed “The Lungs of Bangkok”. This area, sometimes called Bangkachao, is an artificial island created by a giant loop in the Chao Phraya River and a shortcut irrigation canal. The area is relatively undeveloped as there are restrictions on the height of buildings. Officially they are also no hotels but you will find resorts and homestays. There is a bridge for people to drive there, but many people take a boat to one of the two major piers.
Date of travel: Sunday 26th January 2020