Our guide to Wat Suthat, one of Bangkok’s oldest temples. With its magnificent Buddha and fascinating frescoes, its ‘s a great place to escape the bustle of the big city. More things to do before heading down to the Koh Chang islands.
Category: Bangkok
This section is home to our short series of tourist related articles on Bangkok.
We explore historic Thai houses from the famous Jim Thompson's to the lesser know M.R. Kukrit's.
Temples include Wat Suthat (the one with the Giant Swing) and Wat Saket (the one with the Golden Mount).
Just a few ideas for some sight-seeing before you hit the road down to the Koh Chang Islands.
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M.R. Kukrit’s House – Bangkok Sightseeing
Our guide to M.R.Kukrit’s House, a fascinating cultural museum in the heart of Bangkok. 5 one roomed teak houses around an open terrace, gardens and artifacts.
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Jim Thompson House – Bangkok Sightseeing
Our guide to Jim Thompson House in Bangkok including a brief history of Jim Thompson himself, an introduction to the museum and practical details.
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Wat Arun – Bangkok Sightseeing
A visit to Wat Arun, Temple of Dawn, on the the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. A brief round-up on Wat Arun’s history and lay-out. Details too on on how to get there.
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The Golden Mount at Wat Saket – Bangkok Sightseeing
Our introduction to The Golden Mount, Wat Saket in the heart of Bangkok’s Banglamphu district, perfect for escaping the bustle of city life with its amazing 360° city views. Definitely worth a stop before you head down to the islands.
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