Guidebook for Bangkok
Food Scene
MBK Center
444 Phayathai RdArts & Culture
Jim Thompson House
6 Soi Kasem San 2William Warren Library
Soi Kasemsan2 RdThis is one of those increasingly rare places in Bangkok where a traditional craft lingers gingerly into the future. The Baan Krua workshops occupy century-old wood houses that sag over the narrow alleys, and it’s easy to imagine Thompson attracting wide-eyed stares as he wandered through. To the residents of Baan Krua, he was just another character in a far greater story.
Little English is spoken in Baan Krua but Khun Loong Aood (the name rhymes with "boot") welcomes visitors to observe the process of dying and weaving silk before viewing some fascinating photos, including one that shows a young Aood working with Thompson. If you wander around, you’ll find a handful of other houses with sma
Ban Krua Nuea station
This is one of those increasingly rare places in Bangkok where a traditional craft lingers gingerly into the future. The Baan Krua workshops occupy century-old wood houses that sag over the narrow alleys, and it’s easy to imagine Thompson attracting wide-eyed stares as he wandered through. To the residents of Baan Krua, he was just another character in a far greater story.
Little English is spoken in Baan Krua but Khun Loong Aood (the name rhymes with "boot") welcomes visitors to observe the process of dying and weaving silk before viewing some fascinating photos, including one that shows a young Aood working with Thompson. If you wander around, you’ll find a handful of other houses with sma
Entertainment & Activities
Paragon Cineplex
991 Thanon Rama 1Shopping
Tesco Lotus
Siam Square One
388 Thanon Rama 1Drinks & Nightlife
DHL Servicepoint BTS National Stadium - ดีเอชแอล สาขาบีทีเอสสนามกีฬาแห่งชาติ
Rama I RoadCocowalk attracts young Thais for drinks, snacks and live music. Recommended to experience the local ways of nightlife.
11 locals recommend
The Cocowalk
89/35 Phaya Thai RdCocowalk attracts young Thais for drinks, snacks and live music. Recommended to experience the local ways of nightlife.