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"Catch the ferry to Bangkok’s dazzling, Cambodian-style Buddhist pagoda, or tack it on to your Wang Lang run (it’s about five minutes from there via tuk-tuk)."
Dazzling pagoda with intricate mosaics, offers traditional Thai attire rental.
158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600, Thailand Get directions
Hotel · Bang Rak Khwaeng
Infinity pool, exceptional breakfast, direct BTS access, city views
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Thai restaurant · Sanam Luang
Historic house with river views, royal Thai cuisine, set menus
Fine dining restaurant · Sanam Luang
Traditional Thai cuisine with modern twists, tasting menus, Wat Pho views
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Breakfast restaurant · Chinatown
Old-school cafe: steamed bread, kaya, Western breakfast
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Thai restaurant · Bang Rak Khwaeng
Time-honored Thai family recipes using fresh ingredients
Museum · Banglam Phoo
Extensive Thai art & history exhibits in former palace buildings
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Cocktail bar · Watthana Khwaeng
Speakeasy with unique pop culture cocktails, fun entrance
Hotel · Sanam Luang
Industrial-chic hotel with river views, Wat Arun vistas, custom rooms
Chinese restaurant · Samphanthawong Khwaeng
Teochew roast meats, noodles, cocktails, ginger milk curd
Art museum · Chatuchak Khwaeng
Five-story museum with 800+ works, Thai & international art