Bangkok attractions: Khlong Bang Luang (Khlong Bangkok Yai), Phra Racha Wang Derm (Thon Buri Palace) and Wichai Prasit Fort, Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratcha Woravihara, Wat Ratcha Orasaram Ratchawora Vihara, Kudi Charoen Phat, Tonson Mosque, Khun Luang Rit Narongron Museum, Wat Sai Area Wat Nang Rajaworawihan Wat Nang Nong Woravihara. Khlong Bang Luang (Khlong Bangkok Yai) Photo credit: sarakadee.com It was an old community since the Ayutthaya period. Khlong Bang Luang was a part of Chao Phraya River until there was canal dredging in the Ayutthaya period between 1534-1546. It became a canal the same as Khlong Bangkok Noi and Khlong Chak Phra. Photo credit: bkknowconnect .com The other name of Khlong Bangkok Yai is Khlong Bang Luang that comes from the nobleman who moved to live near Khlong Bangkok Yai that is near the Thon Buri, the new capital in Somdet Phra Chao Taksin period. Villagers called it Khlong Bang Ka Luang and shorten the name to Khlong Bang Luang and we can see the ways of old life such as one--floor homes and old temples in this area. Phra Racha Wang Derm (Thon Buri Palace) and Wichai Prasit Fort Photo credit: ข่าวสด The fort was built before the palace. It was formerly named Wichayen after Chao Phraya Wichayen (Constantine Phaulkon), the Greek who closely served King Narai of Ayutthaya. Phraya Wichayen was the one who begged the King to build the fort as a defensive measure against Hollanda marine force. When King Taksin ascended the throne, he built the palace near the fort, and renamed it as 'Wicahi Prasit Fort', where he later was executed. The palace became the residence for many generations of Chakri dynasty royal family. In King Rama V's period, the palace became Royal Thai Naval Academy. In 1955, Royal Thai Navy renovated the palace to be the Royal Thai Navy
Bangkok attractions: Khlong Bang Luang (Khlong Bangkok Yai), Phra Racha Wang Derm (Thon Buri Palace) and Wichai Prasit Fort, Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratcha Woravihara, Wat Ratcha Orasaram Ratchawora Vihara, Kudi Charoen Phat, Tonson Mosque, Khun Luang Rit Narongron Museum, Wat Sai Area Wat Nang Rajaworawihan Wat Nang Nong Woravihara. Khlong Bang Luang (Khlong Bangkok Yai) Photo credit: sarakadee.com It was
Bangkok attraction (Thonburi Bank) : the King of Thon Buri Statue, Princess Mother Memorial Park, Khlong San Pier, Thekka Moral Association Chee Chin Khor, Guan Yu Shrine, Patjamit Fort, Thong Noppakhun Temple, Thong Thammachat Temple, Wat Anong Karam, Sefi Mosque and Kuwatil Islam Mosque. Khlong San Pier Photo credit: Icon Siam facebook It is the pier to cross the Chao Phraya River which is linked to Si Phraya Pier. Even though they are just on the opposite side of the river, Khlong San Pier has a different charm from Si Phraya Pier because it is the centre of cheaper products: "Khlong San Plaza". There are clothes, utensils, including food and desserts. There is one famous 'Bua Loy' shop which always has people queuing up. Although it is not very different from Trok Wang Lang or other similar pier markets, Khlong San Plaza opens until night time, so people can enjoy themselves after work. Lately Khlong San Pier has been famous for another aspect after the launching of "The Jam Factory", a 'factory' of creativity from the adaptation of a deserted storehouse by the river not far from the pier. It has become a small community for modern people. It answers your needs by gathering restaurants, galleries, bookshops, cafes; all in the same place, If you turn into the small alley in the middle of this busy market, you will meet a compact and modern green space which is different from its surroundings designed by Duangrit Bunnag, architect and founder. Location: Charoen Nakhon Rd., the entrance is opposite to Soi Charoen Rat. The King of Thon Buri Statue The King of Thon Buri Statue at Wongwian Yai. Photo credit: wikipedia.org The King of Thon Buri Statue was made in the period of Plaek Phibunsongkhram, and located in the middle of Wongwian Yai,
Bangkok attraction (Thonburi Bank) : the King of Thon Buri Statue, Princess Mother Memorial Park, Khlong San Pier, Thekka Moral Association Chee Chin Khor, Guan Yu Shrine, Patjamit Fort, Thong Noppakhun Temple, Thong Thammachat Temple, Wat Anong Karam, Sefi Mosque and Kuwatil Islam Mosque. Khlong San Pier Photo credit: Icon Siam facebook It is the
Nong Chok Area is located in the east of Bangkok suburb. The area is mostly for agriculture. Thus, the way of life of the local, who is mostly Muslim, is related to farming. If you plan to visit the area, the following is what we think is the best attractions to visit and they are Phraya Suren Temple, Nong Chok Old Market, Da Rul Multta Geen Mosque, Lyle's flying fox house, Hasanudeen Organic Agriculture Learning Centre, Koi Rut Takkawa Golden Land Community, Khu Market, and Making Birdcage from Horns Phraya Suren Temple Phraya Suren, the knight of the Singhaseni clan, built Phraya Suren Temple to honor King Rama V, he was then ordained and stayed in the monkhood until the end of his life. As his interest in traditional enchantment became widely known, the temple became famous for miracles too. Near Phraya Suren Temple, there are many sacred shrines where people would depend on spiritually. Apart from that, there is a floating market in the comfortable air of canal and rice field. Location: Phraya Suren Rd. Looking for Bangkok experience that show you the other side of the city? Check out Explorenique's Bangkok Tuk Tuk sunset tour for unique local experience. Nong Chok Old Market (Talad Kao Nong Chok) Talad Kao Nong Chok, a riverside market that originated a hundred years ago, is also known as 'Talad Saphan Den'. During the reign of King Rama III, it once was a ferry pier for people traveling from the suburb to inner Bangkok, which is owned by Phraya Pakdi Noraset. The distinct trait of the community is the wooden houses on the riverside that are linked together by a walking path. Although the market is no longer at its peak as in the past, the residents are still trying to reserve the
Nong Chok Area is located in the east of Bangkok suburb. The area is mostly for agriculture. Thus, the way of life of the local, who is mostly Muslim, is related to farming. If you plan to visit the area, the following is what we think is the best attractions to visit and they are
Looking for less known Bangkok attractions that show you authentic local experience and culture? The followings are what I recommend for going offbeat in Bankgok. Bang Luang Mosque, Ban Pattayakosol, Talad Phlu (Phlu Market), Wat Bang Saikai Community, Samray, the First Presbyterian Church of Bangkok, and Wat Ratchakrueh Woravihara, and Wat Buppharam Woravihara. Bang Luang Mosque It is an old religious place of Muslims in the Khlong Bang Luang Community, which was founded at the same time as Rattanakosin. It is presumed that the mosque was built in the reign of King Rama I by a Muslim merchant named Toh Yi. The Bang Luang Mosque, also known as 'Kudi Khao' (which literally means the white monastery), was built of brick and cement and painted white. It is one of the few remaining mosques with a unique style of Thai architecture in the country. There is the gilded black lacquer (lai rod nam- prestigious Thai fine art) cabinet storing the Qur'an inside the mosque. The pediment ornamented with a stucco motif of foliage and curved stems in Western style combined with flowers in Chinese floral patterns. Location: in the area of Kudi Khao Community, Soi Bang Luang Mosque, Arun Amarin Tad Mai Rd. Ban Pattayakosol Photo credit: บ้านพาทยโกศล It is the place for passing on the heritage of Thai Music culture, by the aristocratic founder: Luang Kanlayanamitra (Tab Pattayakosol). He used to be the Thai music teacher for the orchestra of Phraya Prapakornwongse. He was talented at playing the three-stringed fiddle, a famous musical instrument during King Rama V era. Photo credit: บ้านพาทยโกศล Another important person of the family is Chang Wang Tua Pattayakosol, the son of Luang Kanlayanamitra. 'Pattayakosol' is considered an influential family to Thai music. Every generation is talented in music, especially the Thai orchestra, Nowadays the eighth generation of the
Looking for less known Bangkok attractions that show you authentic local experience and culture? The followings are what I recommend for going offbeat in Bankgok. Bang Luang Mosque, Ban Pattayakosol, Talad Phlu (Phlu Market), Wat Bang Saikai Community, Samray, the First Presbyterian Church of Bangkok, and Wat Ratchakrueh Woravihara, and Wat Buppharam Woravihara. Bang Luang Mosque It is
Bangkok attractions: Hua Takhe Market, Saen Saeb Canal, Rat Niyomtham Temple, Min Buri Old Market, Luang Phaeng Market, College of Fine Art, Ladkrabang Temple, Lat Yao Field, and Community Library of Old Min Buri Market Hua Takhe Market Photo credit: thaipost. net Hua Takhae Market, an example of an old community that is being revived by residents and related organizations, all of whom need to conserve and develop the local way of life in sustainable ways. Hua Takhe Market, thus, develops not rapidly but steadily. Hua Takhe Market formerly was called 'Talad Kao Ruen Mai Luang Prot-Tan Liam', named after the market site donator. In the past, there were crowded crocodiles living in the area, thus became the name, 'Hua Takhe Community'; the market, aged more than a century, then was called conveniently, 'Talad Hua Takhe. It was once the popular floating market where many people visit rowing their boats, but it was in decline after many fire incidents and the road transportation pros-ered. Photo credit: thaipost. net Although they are infiammable, the old wooden row houses are the remarkable aspect of the market you might call it the identity of the place. Apart from many shops that have been there for a long time, there is also 'Art Weekend Market' activity on every firs weekend on every month. In every festival, the reident would join together to make the event memorable. On the river corner of the market once located the inclined wooden building, then was renovated as a tourists' relaxing centre and the homestay with that attempts to conserve the touch of the old floating market. More important is that this spot is the centre of the youths in the area who are enthusiastic to revive their own community. The market is located on Ladkrabang Rd. Soi 17-19. Saen Saeb Canal Photo
Bangkok attractions: Hua Takhe Market, Saen Saeb Canal, Rat Niyomtham Temple, Min Buri Old Market, Luang Phaeng Market, College of Fine Art, Ladkrabang Temple, Lat Yao Field, and Community Library of Old Min Buri Market Hua Takhe Market Photo credit: thaipost. net Hua Takhae Market, an example of an old community that is being revived
These Bangkok attractions are locally known because of its history. These are Lumpini Boxing Stadium, Wat Phrasri Mahathat, Protecting Constitution Monument, Ying Chareorn Market, Wat Rat Satthatham, Satien Thamma Satarn, Khon Mask Making at Talad Bangkhen Community, and Don Mueang International Airport. Lumpini Boxing Stadium Photo credit: lumpineestadium.com It is one of the two high-standard boxing stadiums in the country (the other one is Ratchadamnoen Stadium). It was formerly located on Thanon Rama 4 and later moved to Thanon Ramintra in 2014. Lumpini Boxing Stadium has a nickname 'Vic Sangasee' among Muay Thai fans. It is under the care of the Army Welfare Department, Royal Thai Army. It was established in 1956 and has long been hosting both Muay Thai and international boxing matches. This new Lumpini Boxing Stadium is a high-standard stadium which can hold a large of audience, both Thai and foreign. The air conditioned facilities will provide more comfort for the audience of boxing matches. Wat Phrasri Mahathat Wora Maha Vihara Wat Phrasri Mahathat is a first-class royal temple, constructed in 1940, by the decision of Prime Minister Plaek Phibunsongkhram's cabinet, to serve as a memorial of the revolution from an Absolute Monarchy to Democracy under a Constitutional Monarchy. According to the original project, Wat Phrasri Mahathat was supposed to be named 'Democracy Temple'. But during the construction, Royal Rear Admiral Thamrongnavasawat brought five branches from the Bodhi Tree where Lord Buddha received enlightenment and some soil from the place that was related to Lord Buddha in India, and placed these sacred items in the temple. He thus renamed the temple to 'Wat Phrasri Mahathat'. The important places in this temple are the Bodhi Tree from Buddhagaya, Sri Mahathat Pagoda which consists of two layers: the first layer consists of new pagodas and the inner layer consists of small pagodas. In the
These Bangkok attractions are locally known because of its history. These are Lumpini Boxing Stadium, Wat Phrasri Mahathat, Protecting Constitution Monument, Ying Chareorn Market, Wat Rat Satthatham, Satien Thamma Satarn, Khon Mask Making at Talad Bangkhen Community, and Don Mueang International Airport. Lumpini Boxing Stadium Photo credit: lumpineestadium.com It is one of the two high-standard boxing stadiums in the
Min Buri, a district in Bangkok east side suburb, offer various travel experience that certainly is unexploited. Here is our list of attractions that are recommended; Talad Nam Kwan-Riam, Jiao Ti Lao La, Miniature Ship Museum and Shipyard, Min Buri Local Museum, Bang Peng Tai Temple, Li Ke Lieb, Al Huda Community, Buffalo Horn Sculptng Crafts, Safari World, and Kamal UI Islam Mosque. Talad Nam Kwan-Riam (Kwan-Riam Floating Market) Talad Nam Kwan-Riam is a privately-owned market, it was founded in 2012 by Chaowalit Metayaprapas, the president of the Thai Boat Association and the owner of Family Transportation Ltd., operating commuter boat services on Saen Saeb Canal. Talad Nam Kwan-Riam is situated on the bank of Saen Saeb Canal. A boat shaped bridge connects Bampen Nuea Temple and Bang Peng Tai Temple which are located next to the market. Talad Nam Kwan-Riam offers a wide range of products, pottery making show, Thai folk music show, Miniature Museum, Thai massage and stage performances by children in the neighbourhood. Food vendors sell a variety of foods from delicious noodle to foreign sweets and snacks. Boat trips are available for exploring scenery along Saen Saeb Canal to Bang Chan water gate with a youth guide providing information along the route. Besides, a highlight of Talad Nam Kwan-Riam is alms offering to the monks on boats. Location: Soi Ramkhamhaeng 187 Alley 1-4, at the bank of Saen Saeb Canal. Jiao Ti Lao La Shrine Located in the front of the Min Buri Old Market, Jiao Ti Lao la is the sacred shrine of the place. 'Jiao Ti' means the guardian ('Chao Ti' in Thai) and 'Ia' is honorable name. The shrine was established more than two hundred years ago when the Teochew people immigrated and urbanized the area. The shrine is beautifully compact and well maintained.
Min Buri, a district in Bangkok east side suburb, offer various travel experience that certainly is unexploited. Here is our list of attractions that are recommended; Talad Nam Kwan-Riam, Jiao Ti Lao La, Miniature Ship Museum and Shipyard, Min Buri Local Museum, Bang Peng Tai Temple, Li Ke Lieb, Al Huda Community, Buffalo Horn Sculptng
In Wang Thonglang District, there are interesting attractions that you can visit and these are Ruen Ratchada Bodin Museum, Wat Mahabut, Klum Ban Benjarong, Wat Yang, Wat Sri Boon ruang, and Residence of Guanyin Chok Chai 4 Ruen Ratchada Bodin The Ruen Ratchada Bodin is one of three Thai-golden-teak-houses including Ruen Tan Chao Phraya (Non-Royal Duke House), Ruen Ratchada Bodin and Ruen Silpa Nitas. The Thai style house was built and enlarged with parts of the old Thai style house by contractors in the Ayutthaya period. To read full info about Ruen Ratchda Bodin, please click here Photo credit: bodin .ac.th Wat Mahabut Famously known as 'Wat Mae Nak', because the shrine of Mae Nak, the ghost in popular Thai folklore, is located inside the temple. Wat Mahabut was built five years before Ayutthaya collapsed, then it became deserted until Phra Mahabut led the restoration. Because of its age, there are many old buildings in the temple, such as Vihara Luang Pho Yim, Pang Mara Wichai Buddha and the archaic ubosot. Bangkok Private and Custom Tour Experience by Explorenique allows you to personalize your itinerary that will be an unique one just for you. Klum Ban Benjarong (Group of five-colour-porcelain House) Klum Ban Benjarong was formed by La-or-sri Prangchaikul. This is a famous group producing five-colour-porcelain in Bangkok because they create scrupulous and beautiful porcelain. They developed a remarkable feature of the porcelain by using high quality of 'Namthong' so that the five-colour-porcelain is splendid and it provide income for the group as well. Nowadays, there are families that are members of the group. Klum Ban Benjarong is organized as 'the Display of Merchandise of Wang Thonglang District' along with Sufficiency Economy under self-dependence and cooperation with organizations, Products of the group are sold in department stores. Wat Yang Photo credit: Wat
In Wang Thonglang District, there are interesting attractions that you can visit and these are Ruen Ratchada Bodin Museum, Wat Mahabut, Klum Ban Benjarong, Wat Yang, Wat Sri Boon ruang, and Residence of Guanyin Chok Chai 4 Ruen Ratchada Bodin The Ruen Ratchada Bodin is one of three Thai-golden-teak-houses including Ruen Tan Chao Phraya (Non-Royal
Ban Chang Thai Ban Chang Thai, the Thai Chaiya-style boxing gym, where members train in the original way of the famous boxing style of Amphoe Chaiya, Surat Thani, the style that utilizes empowered body parts such as fists, feet, knees and elbows. Formerly there were courses instructing Thai doll making and pattern drawing, but currently all of these were put on the exhibition only. Ban Chang Thai also provides these traditional art related knowledge for those who are interested. The Siam Society under Royal Patronage The Siam Society was founded in 1904 by Thai and foreign academics, the Siam Society is one of Thailand's oldest academic institutions. This place is for research, reserve and to spread academic information about Thailand and neighboring countries in many aspects: scientifically and artistically. There are many buildings on the green property of the Siam Society. The library has information for research and study in every field. It collects many documents, books, important printings both in Thai and foreign languages. There was an ethnic museum on "Ruen Kam Tiang" or "Ban Kam Tiang" (Kamthieng House Museum). The Lanna House, which is also called 'Ruen Kalae', exhibits art and antiques concerning hill tribes. 'Ruen Saeng Tawan', the Central-Thai style house exhibits the traditional lifestyle of people in central Thailand. Wat Parsi Wat Parsi, a public temple, which serves as the spiritual community for the Buddhist neighbourhood for a long time, was built in 1847 and whose land was royally granted in 1848. Each day, many visitors would come to Wat Parsi to walk through beneath the ubosot to drive away misfortune and welcome happiness. The graveyard in the back once was the execution ground. Inside the temple placed the figure of Boonpeng Heeplek, the last executed convict who was executed here, to be the moral reminder of
Ban Chang Thai Ban Chang Thai, the Thai Chaiya-style boxing gym, where members train in the original way of the famous boxing style of Amphoe Chaiya, Surat Thani, the style that utilizes empowered body parts such as fists, feet, knees and elbows. Formerly there were courses instructing Thai doll making and pattern drawing, but currently
Bangkok midtown area is the area that has both new and old culture mixed. You will find both old and new local culture. The midtown of Bankgok offfer attractions that both foreign tourists and Bangkokians would enjoy visiting. These include Sam Yan Market, Chulalongkorn University, Museum of Human Body, National Stadium Bangkok, Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, Bangkok Railway Station, Lumpini Park and more. Sam Yan Market The new Sam Yan Market is currently set behind the Chulalongkorn University Stadium now, not far from the original location in Soi Chula 52, according to guidelines for developed areas of the University. Sam Yan Market's building is completely original form but there are still imporovements to be cleaned up. Sales of fresh snacks and cooking ingredients will be lower. So the question is can the sale of mushrooms, pork, poultry, fresh seafood and desserts support the culture here? Sam Yan Market's top floor is home to the three steak, which are availble in man stores. Since, there are a variety of great tasting dishes at affordable prices, many people are attracted to visit and taste the three steaks frequestnly. Sam Yan market is located on Soi Chulalongkorn 9 Rama 4 Road. Chulalongkorn University Thailand's first university was established in 1899 at the Grand Palace by Rama V's order and moved to its current location by Rama VI's order in 1911. The university is shady, cool, and pleasant by its mascot trees and rain trees. This makes the university an ideal place to take a walk. There is an old well-designed building like "Thewalai" (Maha Chulalongkorn Building)." Its unique architecture is derived from Shukhothia and Sawankhalok architecture. The building was designed by Karl Dohring, a German architect and art historian, and Edward Healey, an English architect from the Ministry of Education. The Thewalai building
Bangkok midtown area is the area that has both new and old culture mixed. You will find both old and new local culture. The midtown of Bankgok offfer attractions that both foreign tourists and Bangkokians would enjoy visiting. These include Sam Yan Market, Chulalongkorn University, Museum of Human Body, National Stadium Bangkok, Queen Saovabha Memorial
