Bangkok Post: A tale of two canals
Date: 7 September 2017
A melting pot of Buddhist and Muslim cultures, Klong Phra Khanong and Klong Prawet Burirom are a beautiful mix of the natural and supernatural
LOCATION: Bangkok
Tag: Travel Stories about Bangkok
An old palace-turned-central bank museum is open to visitors
Bangkok Post: Architectural splendour
Date: 24 July 2017
For the first time in decades, an old palace-turned-central bank museum has attracted scores of visitors since its opening to individuals
LOCATION: Bangkok
ChangChui in Thon Buri is a hip new space
Bangkok Post: Planes, trains and assorted thrills
Date: 29 June 2016
ChangChui in Thon Buri is a hip new space full of bars, art — and a 55m-long decommissioned aeroplane.
Location: Bangkok
What has happened to Khana Ratsadon’s architectural heritage?
Bangkok Post: What has happened to Khana Ratsadon’s architectural heritage?
Date: 25 June 2017
Eighty-five years after Khana Ratsadon staged a coup which ended Thailand’s absolute monarchy, its architectural heritage faces oblivion. Some buildings have been forgotten. Some have been demolished. Most are not protected by the law. Just like Khana Ratsadon’s controversial figures who have been given different accounts of their acts. Chatri Prakitnonthakan, associate professor at Silpakorn University’s Faculty of Architecture, a specialist in Khana Ratsadon’s architectural legacy, reviews their current status.
Location: Bangkok
Former trading centres of Siam, Yaowarat & Talat Noi areas are a testament to the years gone by
Bangkok Post: Cultural Melting Pot
Date: 15 June 2017
Former trading centres of Siam, Yaowarat and Talat Noi areas are a testament to the years gone by
Location: Bangkok
Or Tor Kor in Bangkok spoils shoppers with choices
Bangkok Post: The connoisseur’s cornucopia
Date: 12 May 2017
Acclaimed as one of the world’s best markets, Or Tor Kor spoils shoppers with choices, and here we pick the highlights for you
Location: Bangkok
Klong San, in Thonburi, is a traditional trading hub that has become a new hipster hangout
Bangkok Post: Rediscovering roots
Date: 2 May 2017
Our series celebrating Thon Buri’s 250th anniversary continues with a look at Klong San, a traditional trading hub that has become a new hipster hangout
Location: Bangkok
The small Ban Bu community in Bangkok Noi takes visitors back to a gentler, quieter and infinitely more charming era
The Nation: Back to the steam age
Date: 5 April 2017
The small Ban Bu community in Bangkok Noi takes visitors back to a gentler, quieter and infinitely more charming era
Location: Bangkok
The Khlong San neighbourhood is full of historical treasure not found on any tourist map
The Nation: A walk on the quiet side
Date: 15 March 2017
The Khlong San neighbourhood is full of historical treasure not found on any tourist map
Location: Bangkok
The Bangkok Folk Museum continues to offer a glimpse of life in Bangkok some 80 years ago
The Nation: Memories of another day
Date: 8 March 2017
Despite the death of its founder Waraporn Suravadee, the Bangkok Folk Museum continues to offer a glimpse of life in Bangkok some 80 years ago
Location: Bangkok