Fun and Unusual Things to do in Bangkok

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[{"address":"747 cafe aeroplane cafe","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.718169503876561,"longitude":100.80212624999999},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Have Coffee in a 747\nIf you’re a plane nerd, you’ve probably heard about the Airplane Graveyard in Bangkok (if not, don’t fret, we’ll tell you all about it in a minute) but while the planes at the Airplane Graveyard have had their innards removed, that’s not the case at the 747 Café where you can sit in the cockpit of an old 747 – and push all the buttons.\n\nThe only thing that could have made Mr Differentville more happy was if they sold beer (which they do at night when there’s a club underneath the plane).\nThe 747 café is out by Suvarnbhami Airport. We combined it with an overnight stay at a local hotel as we had a very early flight, but if you want to come out here from Bangkok, then get on the airport line to Lat Krabang (the stop before Suvarnbhami), then order a Grab to take you the rest of the way.\n\nThe official address is 747 cafe aeroplane cafe, 627 1 Luang Phaeng Rd, Thap Yao, Lat Krabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand. It came up on maps when we did it, but if it doesn’t for you, the Itawon buffet is right next door."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F4.jpg?alt=media&token=272ee990-6a47-4e3f-9493-2ee5a8dc0324"},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.facebook.com/747CafeLadkrabang/"}]},{"address":"Ramkhamhaeng Alley 103","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.764487303890133,"longitude":100.65124339999998},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Visit the Airplane Graveyard\nTalking of abandoned, I can’t really write a post on offbeat things to do in Bangkok without mentioning the Airplane Graveyard.\n\nThis is basically, a couple of old planes just randomly left on a bit of land to rot – but you can go and climb around it.\nI haven’t actually managed to get here yet for a few reasons.\n\nIt’s a bit of a way out of town (boat to Wat Sriboonreung is probably the easiest way to get there), the electrics and control panel which Mr Differentville would be most interested isn’t intact so he’s not bothered about coming with me – and when I first heard about it, some people were having scary experiences with the people living there which put me off going alone.\n\nThis seems to have stopped now though, and people are now more welcome – but do expect to pay an entrance fee.\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F18.webp?alt=media&token=4d61291f-f987-422d-9269-b7965bcb970d"},{"type":"link","content":"https://goo.gl/maps/35Nt9ZFmMqwSBCLY9"}]},{"address":"34 ถนน สุขุมวิท","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.735522803881635,"longitude":100.57186775},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Have a Cocktail at Tuba\nHow I have managed to go to Bangkok eight times and not find this treasure trove of a bar until my last visit is beyond me. It’s AMAZING.\nRun by the same people who run Papaya (see the next entry), it’s full of vintage objects, but you get to have cocktails while you check them out!\n\nThere are cabinets full of trolls and other toys. Giant Star Wars characters and mannequins, old gadgets and the odd $15,000 Kaws statue dotted about the place.\n\nThe cocktail menu is also pretty exciting. I had a The Black Magic which involves fire, dry ice and a side of charcoal.\n\nIt’s located in Ekkamai at 34 Soi Ekkamai 21, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana – but you’ll probably want to get a Grab as it’s a bit far from the station."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F12.jpg?alt=media&token=c98bb793-d9cf-44ed-969a-c0ae9b1f00d1"},{"type":"link","content":"https://papaya-studio.com/home/"}]},{"address":"Papaya","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.715501903875737,"longitude":100.57406865000002},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Get Lost in Papaya\nPapaya is Tuba’s sister spot – and it’s like the bar on steroids.\nIt’s technically described as a furniture shop – but that doesn’t quite cover what you’ll find in this fantastic, unique place.\n\nIt’s four stories high and crammed with an estimated one million items including pretty much any genre of retro item you can think of.\nThe Boyfriend who loves tat and so took himself off for a pilgrimage one afternoon is currently wandering about behind me trying to describe it but has basically said, ‘it’s a museum of junk, well not junk as this stuff is great’…and then he went off on another five-minute ramble about old televisions, cameras and lamps… to summarise though if you like vintage technology, furniture or nick nacks, you’ll absolutely love it.\n\nPapaya is a bit of a trek to get to – taking about an hour by public transport from Nana."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F13.webp?alt=media&token=67f9b408-388b-488b-9190-26cdcb11a2e4"},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Papaya-Restaurant-Bar-Cafe-rama4/100063791501269/"}]},{"address":"Park Market","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.729708903879928,"longitude":100.5618748},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Visit Khlong Toey Market\nThis is Bangkok’s largest fresh food and wet market and, if you love food markets, a morning wandering the stalls here is a must do.\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F24.webp?alt=media&token=a11f9563-96b2-4894-af6d-cf6e18a0366d"},{"type":"text","content":"Row after row of tasty looking fruit – and less tasty looking insects – are there for you to explore.\n\nIt’s pretty easy to get to – just jump on the metro to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre and then it’s a short walk – but make sure you wear closed-toed shoes. This is not a flip-flop friendly market!\n\nI’d also suggest going early in the morning. It gets hot in the inside areas."},{"type":"link","content":"https://goo.gl/maps/6KqQ2MB291jqRfHn9"}]},{"address":"Ari","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.779783905569706,"longitude":100.54466305},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Drink Unicorn Blood\nAs I arrived back at Ari Station after buying my husky tickets, I was distracted by a sign – Unicorn Blood – it said.\nIntrigued, I wandered to the small row of shops and found The Chamber of Wellness – a Harry Potteresque themed-cafe selling smoothies, salads and other healthy treats with a mystical theme.\n\nIf’s super cute so if you do have time, pop in before or after your visit to True Love Neverland.\n\nI didn’t get a chance to get to Ari on this trip, but, while checking things on google maps, the Chamber of Wellness has been replaced by a cafe called Special Kof – and I’m not quite sure if they’ve just changed the name and kept the decor – or, if it’s totally different. There’s not enough information online for me to work it out yet – so please let me know if you know.\n\nIn the meantime, I wouldn’t make a specific Potter pilgrimage here, but do have a look if you’re in the area."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F10.jpg?alt=media&token=47fe92ed-48e2-42f0-a2be-7f4e1f0df092"},{"type":"link","content":"https://goo.gl/maps/AHujsafJcAW5cLEB7"}]},{"address":"Kid Mai Death Awareness Cafe","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.778405453894235,"longitude":100.5439931},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Visit The Death Cafe\nThere’s also another intriguing cafe near by called the Kid Mai Death Cafe which has skeletons and let’s you lie in a coffin. That I really regret not getting to!\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F1010.jpg?alt=media&token=3d69ff25-ea20-4d40-b9b5-a7439cd2078d"},{"type":"link","content":"http://kid-mai.com/kidmai/"}]},{"address":"TrueLove @ Neverland (Husky Cafe)","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.772773053892584,"longitude":100.53603174999998},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Go Play with Some Huskies\nIf you’ve ever wanted to be climbed on by a heap of very fluffy, over excited dogs, this is going to be your happy place.\n\nIt’s called True Love Neverland and it’s located in the increasingly trendy Ari area of Bangok.\n\nOnce your session begins you get time to play with the wandering dogs and, have the iconic ‘huskies sitting on your head’ photo the place is famous for. At the end, the dogs run back to their (hopefully air-conditioned) shelter and snacks which is also, quite the sight.\n\nWhether it’s a good idea to have a heap of very fluffy dogs used to ice in the steaming heat of Bangkok does need to be pointed out, but the dogs do seem to enjoy being able to jump all over willing humans.\nThey offer two doggy meeting sessions a day – and you’ll need to get there a bit early to buy tickets as space as limited (the ticket office opens at 11.30 am).\n\nFind the timing on their Facebook page which also explains how to get there and age requiments.\n\nAri is reached easily on the BTS, you’ll then need to get a tuk-tuk down to the husky house.\n\nWhen the show is over there are tuk-tuks outside to deliver you back to the station, but there are fewer rides than people so I’d advise making a hasty exit so you aren’t stuck there for too long."},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.facebook.com/neverlandsiberians/"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F8.jpg?alt=media&token=00b0e252-64fc-444b-a90b-4281631bd6eb"}]},{"address":"In Bangkok","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.75023725388595,"longitude":100.53937515},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Cook With Poo\nNo, not literally – I know this is a post on unusual things to do in Bangkok but even I’m not going to get you to actually make poop Pad Thai!\n\nInstead, Poo is the nickname of Bangkok chef Khun Poo and Cooking With Poo is the name of her cooking course.\nNow, there are a lot of cooking courses in Bangkok, so why I am suggesting this one?\n\nWell, it helps that the name doesn’t get old – but more importantly, Poo is from Khlong Toey, which is bluntly known as Bangkok’s biggest slum, and when you take her class you directly help the people who live there.\n\nPoo buys from local suppliers during the market tour you take before the class, your lessons are held in her classroom in the slum, she employs local staff and the shop opposite that you get a short wander around at the end is stocked with crafts from local people so every baht you spend really goes to helping some of the people of Bangkok who need it most."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F14.webp?alt=media&token=ef8a2bf9-7238-4dcb-b6e1-2b1a0c96cb41"},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.cookingwithpoo.com/"}]},{"address":"Chaloemla Gardens","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.74998525388587,"longitude":100.531725},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Practise Your Street Art Hunting\nI’m not sure if I didn’t notice it before, or if there’s been an explosion in street art areas in Bangkok, because whereas before I’d just see the odd mural here and there, I found heaps of the stuff on this trip.\nIf you want to do the same, four of the main areas to check out are…\n\nChaloemla Gardens (and the surrounding streets). A short walk from the MBK shopping centre this park is full of murals and tas, including renowned ones like Alex Face. It also seems to be super popular for photoshoots.\n\nTalat Noi: This is one of my favourite areas for wandering in all of Bangkok and should definitely be on your list of things to do in Bangkok, and it now seems to have a thriving street art scene along the Trok San Chao Rong Kueak Alley."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F15.webp?alt=media&token=671294da-d43e-4e67-b1e7-8f0d6aec8fdb"},{"type":"text","content":"Watch your step around here though. I went down there after a massive rainstorm and nearly stepped in this alley – I don’t even want to know how deep that was, or what else was in there!\n\nCharoen Krung Road. This is rapidly becoming one of Bangkok’s hipster areas, and that and murals, go hand in hand. Wander around the streets by Tropic City bar (another must stop) and see what’s new.\n\nThe Canal Bank. I was staying at the Fraser Suites hotel at the bottom end of Soi 11, near Nana, and one day, the fastest way to get where I was going was via Petchaburi metro station – the quickest way to which was via walkway alongside the canals, and the walls were teaming with murals.\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F15a.webp?alt=media&token=1a18ded2-eb7c-4a72-bc9b-126e884aec97"},{"type":"text","content":"On Ang Walking Street: The newest official street art area, this sees murals along either side of the canal – and, from 4pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night it also has a night market.\n\nThat doesn’t mean you shouldn’t investigate it other times though as the back alleys on the east of the canal are very atmospheric.\n\nI think I preferred them to the walking street."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F15b.webp?alt=media&token=fcc473d4-3375-4802-9d14-53c1be40fa8b"},{"type":"link","content":"https://goo.gl/maps/iPStEomHyNJYcC1P8"}]},{"address":"CRU Champagne","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.747423153885117,"longitude":100.53878455000002},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Drink at Bangkok’s Highest Bar\nTowering 314 metres over Bangkok heading up to the top of this innovative-looking building is also one of the newest fun things to do in Bangkok.\n\nThe easy bit is the observation deck located on the 74th floor, but if that’s not enough for you – you can take a glass lift to the 78th floor.\n\nHere you’ll find areas with glass floors and an outdoor observation deck that seemingly has to no walls (gulp) it is NOT suitable for anyone with vertigo!\nThere is also a bar up there if you want to say you have drunk at the highest rooftop bar in Bangkok.\n\nThe tower is open from 10 am to midnight – the last entry is at 11 pm."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F7.jpg?alt=media&token=433dba69-c206-416b-a1ec-d71716b4de9f"},{"type":"link","content":"http://www.champagnecru.com/"}]},{"address":"Sathorn Unique Company Limited","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.74525360388452,"longitude":100.53291989999998},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Investigate the Sathorn Ghost Tower\nThis is my favourite building in Bangkok.\n\nI’ve been fascinated by it since the very first day I saw it, probably about 15 years ago, and realised it was finished externally, but completely empty. Then the difference was more obvious, as the walls looked white, but the cavernous empty windows gaped open to the sky like big black mouths. Also, there were fewer skyscrapers around it.\n\nI’d get out at Saphin Taksin station ready to board the boats up the river and gaze upwards at it, wondering its story.\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F17.webp?alt=media&token=65003eaf-8a2e-40b9-9fd0-a81fe26cc1ba"},{"type":"text","content":"As the years have gone on, the building has been more camouflaged by dirt building up on the outside and the other towers growing up around, it, but as its exterior gets more hidden, its story has become more well known.\n\nStarted in the 1990s when Asia was booming, the 49-storey tower, officially called the Sathorn Unique building, was built as apartments, but when the baht crashed in 1997, the developers just walked away. It now towers over the city all empty and spooky.\n\nMost locals steer clear of the place, not least because a number of bodies have been found there (including of at least one tourist) which adds to its scary image and new name of the Ghost Tower.\n\nIf you like urban exploring though rumour has that, a small fee paid to one of the security guards might allow you access. Technically this is completely illegal, the building is falling to pieces and so, if you do go in you could add to the body count, but a quick google will give you the tips you need.\n\nThe owners hope to finish the building one day – part of me would love to see it used, part of me would be sad to see a part of my Bangkok disappear.\n\nErm, I think I just wrote a love letter to an abandoned building!"},{"type":"link","content":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sathorn_Unique_Tower#:~:text=Sathorn%20Unique%20Tower%20is%20off,the%20BTS%20Skytrain%20are%20located."}]},{"address":"MBK Food Legends","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.745558653884567,"longitude":100.53043020000001},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Eat a Puppy Ice Cream\nNo, not one made from real puppies…but they are scarily realistic. Look at those eyes!\nThe treats are made by ice cream designers Icedea who specialize in making ice cream treats in unusual shapes.\n\nTheir designs change regularly so have a look at their Instagram page to see what’s on when you are there – last time I looked they had a fantastic ‘cats in hats’ collection going on.\n\nFind them in the Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre opposite MBK – which usually also has some interesting exhibits and is a great place to get out of the heat."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F11.jpg?alt=media&token=5ce262d4-824b-40d1-a92e-50e942a6e752"},{"type":"link","content":"http://www.bacc.or.th/"}]},{"address":"Patpong Museum","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.728762353879647,"longitude":100.53214635},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Play with the Ping Pong Balls at Patpong Museum\nPatpong is one of Bangkok’s red light districts, but it also has an amazing history – and you’ll learn all about both at the Patpong Museum.\n\nYou’ll find a history as to why the area grew up here and, how the Vietnam war – and, another secret war in neighbouring Laos saw the area turn into a major area for American intelligence.\nAnd where there are soldiers, there are girls – one of whom happened to be dancing in a bikini and a pair of white go go boots. And the rest as they say is history.\n\nThe museum also has a bar in the style of one of the many girly bars the surround the area – and, if you’ve ever wondered what goes on in those, there’s pictures – and an interactive exhibit involving ping pong balls that I probably don’t need to expand upon!\n\nSuffice to say, it’s possibly not suitable for children and I had to be very careful what picture I put on this post! But it’s definitely one of the newer fun things to do in Bangkok.\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F5.jpg?alt=media&token=2e9e690d-5d8c-4a47-8c57-3d2d9cfe6378"},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.patpongmuseum.com/"}]},{"address":"44/1 Soi Sathon 8","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.723364653878054,"longitude":100.53123385},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Snuggle a Unicorn\nOkay, so the plushies are getting a bit grubby, but this explosion in a pastel paint factory is still fun to visit.\nThere are actually two cafes now – known as site A and B. Having been to both, there’s not really a huge difference between them.\n\nLoad up on selfies and sugary drinks and basically be a big kid for half an hour or so.\n\nThe address is 44/1 Soi Sathon 8, Silom, Bang Rak – it’s pretty near the King Power Building (see below) if you want to double up your sightseeing."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F3.jpg?alt=media&token=6ecacf63-b2b7-42e3-b005-8e7ccf604c38"},{"type":"link","content":"https://m.facebook.com/Unicornbrand/"}]},{"address":"Wat Chakrawatrachawat Woramahawihan (Wat Sam Pluem)","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.741428457290235,"longitude":100.5036083},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Go to the Crocodile Temple\nEasily combined with a trip to On Ang Walking street, Wat Chakrawat has a small (smelly) pool of crocodiles along one side of it. The legend is they are all ancestors of a fearsome man-eating crocodile (with one eye!) called Ai-Bod who used to live in the Chao Praya river. When the locals came to hunt him down he hid in the temple where the monks built him a home.\n\n It’s interesting but I’m not sure they’re the happiest reptiles on the planet so do bear that in mind when you visit.\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F16.webp?alt=media&token=746b9dcf-223d-4553-b8b8-4b6136b8f233"},{"type":"link","content":"http://www.facebook.com/watcharkrawatrachawatworamahawihan/"}]},{"address":"Wang Burapha Phirom","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.743565135263239,"longitude":100.49892099281944},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Browse The Store That Time Forgot\nFrom one of the Bangkok’s newest shopping emporiums, to one steeped in history.\n\nIf you’re exploring the sights of Bangkok’s vibrant Little India, don’t forget to stop into The Nightingale Olympic – aka the store that time forgot.\nThe store’s stock is a mix of items for sale – lingerie, cosmetics, sports equipment and items just for looking at for history’s sake (basically, if it doesn’t have a price, it’s not for sale).\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F22.webp?alt=media&token=785fb0ec-de0a-45d1-994d-b096cc14b98f"},{"type":"text","content":"There’s probably not really anything here you’re actually going to need on your trip, but I wish they had like a hidden fridge of drinks or something so you could at least buy something to contribute for the privilege of being able to look round such a cool old shop.\n\nYou’ll find it at 70 Tri Petch Road, Wang Burapha Phirom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok 10200. It’s closed on a Sunday.\n"},{"type":"link","content":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emporium_(Bangkok)"}]},{"address":"Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.721799253877588,"longitude":100.46989984999999},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Behold The Enormous Buddha\nWhile the details on Wat Pariwas are tiny, another temple in Bangkok has decided that bigger is better.\n\nAt Wat Paknam Phasi in west Bangkok, they have built the most enormous Buddha statue. At 69 metres high and 40 metres wide, it towers over the skyline and dwarves anyone standing underneath it.\n\nAnd it’s not the only amazing thing at this site – there’s statues to which people add gold leaf, a very odd museum and the most psychedelic ceiling I’ve seen in a long time.\nWat Khun Chan just over the other side of the canal is also worth a detour as it has some quirky giant statues that you can see from the viewing deck at Wat Paknum. I was soaking wet by this point, and feeling a bit grumpy, so I didn’t head round the corner to see it – but I now have all the regrets.\n\nThe best way to get to Wat Paknum Phasi is to take the BTS to Wutthakat from where it’s a 17 minute walk, or head onto the main road and flag down a cab.\n\nHave a picture of the Buddha ready on your phone as it took a while for them to work out where I wanted to go when I asked."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F2.jpg?alt=media&token=bc9ad1dc-4a05-4fed-a7b6-c40d94122b02"},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.facebook.com/WATPAKNAM.BKK"}]},{"address":"SOOKSIAM","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.72638415387895,"longitude":100.50942890000002},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Visit the ‘Floating Market’ in Icon Siam\nThe Icon Siam shopping mall is not just a mall, it’s a mega destination – and it’s the perfect thing to do before a trip to Jacks.\n\nThey’ve got a fake floating market on the first floor which gives you a chance to sample heaps of iconic Thai dishes in air-conditioned comfort. There are shops that actually sell supercars. The restaurants on the 6th-floor balcony have a lovely view over the river – and then, there are the water features (plural).\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F21.webp?alt=media&token=c225429b-078b-458b-a3ca-1f7d8b7a759f"},{"type":"text","content":"The one outside the mall is the longest fountain in Southeast Asia at a stretchy 400m. It struts its stuff to music four times a day at 4.30, 6.30, 8 and 9 pm\n\nHowever, inside on the 6th Floor is another amazing waterfall type feature that I spent a good twenty minutes staring at. Designed by the same people who did the mega fountain, it falls 15 metres from the ceiling in an ever-changing display of lights and water shapes. It’s mesmerizing."},{"type":"link","content":"http://www.sooksiam.com/"}]},{"address":"Jack's Bar","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.722387653877792,"longitude":100.51361925},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Drink at Jacks Bar\nThis is probably my favourite bar in Bangkok.\n\nWhy wouldn’t you love it? It’s cheap, authentic, rickety as heck and, located directly on the banks of the Chao Praya river.\n\nThe real estate around here is pricey, the hotels are five star but Jack’s carries on oblivious to the gentrification. Don’t be fooled though, it might look basic, but at least one renowned Thai chef comes here to eat.\n\n\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F20.webp?alt=media&token=d05ceb57-ffa5-4393-a160-a4de524273a8"},{"type":"text","content":"Grab one of the front seats and watch the world float past as you drink beer and eat spring rolls at budget-friendly prices – it’s the perfect way to spend the afternoon, evening, early hours of the morning – the choice is yours.\n\nJacks is at 62/1 Wat Suan Phlu Alley, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand. It’s easy to combine with a trip to Icon Siam (see below) – you can even watch the outdoor fountain if you pick the right seats, the Boat Temple or any boat trip that drops you at Saphan Taksin."},{"type":"link","content":"https://jackandxbar.blogspot.com/?m=1"}]},{"address":"Wat Yannawa","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.717089553876209,"longitude":100.5140964},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Go to the Boat Temple\nBuilt in the 19th century, Wat Yanawa as it’s officially known, is one of Bangkok’s oldest temples – and, yes, it’s shaped like boat!\nApparently, King Rama III, who was ruling Thailand when the temple was built that it should be boat-shaped in honour of the foreign ships helping Bangkok prosper.\n\nWat Yannawa is located at 40 Charoen Krung Road just a short walk from Saphan Taksin BTS so you can quickly nip there before getting a boat up the river.\n\nIt’s also a great place to check out the view of the Sathorn Ghost Tower – it’s where I took the picture above."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F19.webp?alt=media&token=16348dcb-6b64-4dbb-91c1-69509f6bf45c"},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.facebook.com/%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2-%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%87-394540347295470/"}]},{"address":"Charoen Krung Road","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.703669403872283,"longitude":100.5042258},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Eat Brains (and less scary things) on a Food Tour\nI said I’d never eat brains – and then I went on the food tour from Food Tours Bangkok around Bangkok’s street food centre, Bangrak.\n\nAs part of this we ended up at the Muslim Restaurant on Charoen Krung Road – and one of the dishes they brought out was brains. There’s no picture, they aren’t photogenic! so have a picture of some soup from the tour instead.\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F23.webp?alt=media&token=a2e637e0-3243-43a3-a099-a96768f6198b"},{"type":"text","content":"Let’s just say, I do not need to try brains again – but I would take the food tour again as it also took us to try the delicious breakfast soup above, amazing coconut cookies and restaurant with a som tum so good I had to go back and have it a second time.\n\nIf you’re a bit nervous about where to eat in Bangkok, I’d definitely recommend the tour to get your confidence up – after all, if you can eat brains, you can eat anything!"},{"type":"link","content":"https://m.facebook.com/CharoenkrungHalalfood/"}]},{"address":"Wat Pariwat Ratchasongkram","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.10218818160659443,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":13.674230903863627,"longitude":100.53381889999999},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Check out the Cartoon Temple\nWhen you first walk into Wat Pariwat in south Bangkok, you’ll wonder what all the fuss is about. From a distance it just looks like a normal Bangkok temple – but, get closer and you’ll realise that the statues lining the edges aren’t quite what you expect.\n\nThere’s what looks like a Pikachu, a few superheroes, some monks waving chain saws and, I’m pretty sure that’s Dobby the House Elf and Fawkes the Phoenix from Harry Potter!\n\nThat’s why the temple is known as the Cartoon Temple, or, also David Beckham Temple, as one altar has a carving of the footballer.\nYou can spend hours here walking around spotting all the tiny details, and if you really want your mind blown, every single detail here was carved by hand – they were adding petals to the flowers on a second structure when I was there."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FaHUnLr1ZSmCglYFD94zt%2F1.jpg?alt=media&token=abf40f27-8f5d-4805-9125-c77a82ebdea6"},{"type":"link","content":"https://goo.gl/maps/FdGf4CnAYeuFCiZh6"}]}]