Getting to experience downtown Bangkok

WALLEYWORD Member

Member since 13 January 2023

WALLEYWORDMember13 January 2023 21:57:52

We are visiting from Hawaii and want to know best places in town to get a feel for the people.

Fred Indonesia Expert

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FredIndonesia Expert13 January 2023 22:20:24

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We are visiting from Hawaii and want to know best places in town to get a feel for the people.
-@WALLEYWORD

Back streets and anywhere else not full of tourists. If your goal is a little anthropology and cultural immersion, tourist areas should be avoided.

scbrock Serial expat

Member since 24 April 2021

scbrockSerial expat13 January 2023 23:41:20

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Not sure what you mean by a feel for the people but if visiting Bangkok

seeing the Grand Palace is a must see. If you appreciate amazing and

beautiful architecture then you won't be disappointed. Since about 95%

of Thais are Buddhist then it may give you some insight to the history

of the country.

But there are many incredible temples to see. I also enjoyed Wat

Benchamabophitr.

JacktheLawyer Active member

Member since 22 February 2022

JacktheLawyerActive member14 January 2023 05:06:53

Wat Kartoum Sua Paa on Sukhmvit 77 (On Nut)

It is about a 25 minute drive from the intersection with Sukhmvit, but it is a beautiful Temple complex, right on the canal (with giant canal carp protected by the monks in the hundreds or even thousands) and beautiful Koi-type fish with gorgeous settings).

Also, if you are coming to Thailand and want to see something that has absolutely no tourists whatsoever, this is a good place. You will be the only non-Thai people, I gurantee that!