Category: Thailand
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Backdoor Bangkok Part III: The Canals of Rattanakosin Island
Walk I: Today’s walk follows the canals of Rattanakosin Island. Begin at the majestic Democracy Monument, then hop over for breakfast at a local favourite, Mont NomSod. Later, explore the iconic Giant Swing and Grade I Temple of Wat Suthat, before indulging in brunch at Jay Fai, a one Michelin-starred eatery. End the walk with…
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Backdoor Bangkok Part II: The Old City of Thonburi
Walk 2: From Wat Arun to Siriraj Hospital This walk continues on from Part I, and connects the beautiful and iconic Wat Arun with the huge Navy headquarters fronting the river, followed by a delightful local market and ending with an educational yet morbid curiosity in the heart of Siriraj. When taking a ferry ride…
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Backdoor Bangkok Part I: The Old City of Thonburi
Walk 1: From Krung Thonburi to Wat Arun (new updates in March 2025!) This half-a-day to full day walk splices together some of the hidden gems and dazzling jewels of the old city of Thonburi, formerly the capitol of Thailand. Besides savouring historic architecture and laid-back cafes along the riverside, it also provides an insightful…
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Backdoor Bangkok
Bangkok, or by its official title, Krung Thep, is the average Singaporean’s mecca for shopping, eating, massages and merry-making of the debauchery kind. This bustling, high-energy metropolis of around 14 million sits at the mouth of the iconic Chao Praya river, itself a life-giving artery which is heavily laden with traffic as any one of…