Συνοικία και Περιοχή Τονμπουρί της Μπανγκόκ

BEAUTIFUL CHINESE SHRINE ON THE CHAO PHRAYA RIVER | Gong Wu Shrine

This is a beautiful Chinese shrine on the Chao Phraya River, called Gong Wu Shrine in Bangkok, Thailand.

LOCAL TRAIN STATION & MARKET IN BANGKOK | Wongwian Yai Station

Wongwian Yai Station is a local train station & market I found while on one of my expeditions. What makes this local train station so special is the small markets in and around the station. It seemed as though the vendors were packing when I was there so I can imagine how busy it would have been earlier.

This station has the essence of an old historical Thai train station in Bangkok, Thailand. It’s as picturesque as Hua Lamphong Station, the main train depot in Bangkok, Thailand. I’m not quite sure where this station goes, but even if you don’t catch the train here. It’s well worth the visit.

HOW TO GET HERE: The BTS SILOM LINE and get off at WONGWIAN YAI BTS STATION. Walk along THANON KRUNG THON BURI (away from the Chao Phraya River). CROSS THE ROAD, when you reach the big intersection and TURN RIGHT at SOMDET PHRA CHAO TAK SIN RD. Walk all the way down until you see RIM THANG ROTFAI or the big sight on your left that says WONG WIAN YAI STATION. You won’t miss.

Walking around Wat Arun Temple, Bangkok

Wat Arun is open daily from 8.30 to 17.30. Entrance fee is 100 Thai Baht per person.

A STEP BACK IN TIME | Historic Trains At Bangkok’s Thonburi Train Station, Bangkok, Thailand

I felt like I took a step back in time when I found these historic trains at Bangkok’s Thonburi train station.

Believe it or not, these old historic looking trains sitting at Thonburi train station are still in operation. I’m not quite sure how much they are being used these days. But on this particular day, they were sitting at the depot, being cleaned out.

It was a great experience to have been able to get up close to these trains. Even though I was not allowed to board these trains. From the outside, it looked quite amazing and surreal.

BEYOND THE TOURISTY AREAS OF BANGKOK | Talat Phlu, Thon Buri, Bangkok, Thailand

This is what it looks like beyond the touristy areas of Bangkok. This quiet Thai neighborhood is in the local area of Talat Phlu, Thon Buri in Bangkok, Thailand. I didn’t know what I would find down this local Thai street, but it looked quite interesting. So I decided to take a walk down. Within minutes, I already knew I made a great choice. There’s were olden style Thai homes, modified motorbikes to transport goods and even a local fire station hidden at the very end of the street. Which was unexpected. But beyond the street is where it got really interesting.

I continued walking and it turned into a quiet residential area. It was very interesting to have experience that, to say the very least. Locals were around doing their daily routines, like watering the plants, washing the dishes and even playing in a small blow up pool. It was quite surreal witnessing how some people in this world lives. It gives you a different perspective on life.
THOET THAI 16 ALLEY, Talat Phlu, Thon Buri, Bangkok, Thailand

THA DIN DAENG MARKET | Local Thai Market, Bangkok, Thailand

Tha Din Daeng Market is a local Thai market in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located on the other side of the Chao Phraya River, right next to Tha Din Daeng Night Market and the Din Daeng Cross River Ferry Pier. This market is literally set up on an empty block of land.

It seems big and confusing at first glance, but once you walk around. You begin to get a sense of the surroundings and the layout. Which is not that big after all, but still a decent size. You won’t find many tourists at this market at all.

The prices here are reasonable, although I did expect it to be a bit cheaper. Considering that only locals come here. You can find anything from, raw meat, cooked meat, food, fruits, vegetables, clothes, basic household needs and even a giant jumping castle for the kids.

If you would like to. get away from all the touristy markets and get a feel for the local markets, then head over to Tha Din Daeng Market.

DIRECTIONS: Take the ferry to DIN DAENG CROSS RIVER FERRY PIER and walk straight down along THA DIN DAENG RD. You will see the market on your right-hand side. OPENING HOURS I believe this market starts around 3:00PM. I’m not sure till what time though.

ICONSIAM GRAND OPENING by BOX

Grand Opening the ICONSIAM Lighting Show Magnolia Waterfront

FREE SHUTTLE BOAT TO ICONSIAM SHOPPING MALL | How To Get To Iconsiam Luxury Shopping Mall In Bangkok

There is a free shuttle boat to Iconsiam Shopping Mall from the following piers. If you are wondering on how to get to Iconsiam Luxury Shopping Mall, look no further.

DIRECTIONS: Take the BTS to SAPHAN TAKSIN BTS station and take EXIT 2 to SATORN PIER. There are free shuttle boat from the following piers; Sathorn Pier CAT Building Pier Si Phraya Pier Ratchawong Pier Shuttle boat service runs from 9:00AM – 11:00PM daily (every 10 mins)

Note: There are 2 lines for the free shuttle boats. One going to Asiatique and one going to Iconsiam. Be sure to get in the correct line, or else you’ll end up at Asiatique. But you could always come back 😉 Iconsiam Opens Daily: 10:00 AM- 10:00 PM Icon Siam. Opens Daily: 10:00 AM- 10:00PM.

COOL LITTLE MARKET NEAR ICONSIAM LUXURY SHOPPING MALL | Klongsan Plaza Market

This is a very cool little market near Iconsiam luxury shopping mall in Bangkok. Klongsan Plaza market is literally connected to a boat pier. As soon as you hop off the pier you are literally in the market.

I was surprised to find this cool little market near Iconsiam after I randomly hopped off the boat at Klong San Pier. I didn’t even know this little local market even existed. That’s what I love about exploring in Bangkok, Thailand.

You’ll just never know what kind of hidden gem you’ll find around the corner. I get really excited when I discover things like these and am able to share with all you guys and girls. Klongsan Plaza Market is located on the other side of the Chao Praya river and is definitely catered to the locals. You don’t see many or any tourist at all. Although that may change in the coming months since Iconsiam Luxury Shopping mall has just opened its doors to the public and is literally within walking distance from Klongsan Plaza Market.

CHINESE NEW YEAR LION & DRAGON DANCE | Chinese New Year Performance At Iconsiam

This is the Chinese New Year Lion & Dragon dance performance at Iconsiam, Bangkok, Thailand. Now this lion and dragon dance is like no other. Firstly they have a 108 meter long dragon, the longest dragon in Thailand.

Secondly, the dragon is illuminated by neon light from head to tail. Thirdly, they have neon lights on the lions as well. So everything is all illuminated. The lion and dragon dance is already incredible so you can imagine how awesome it looks if they’re all lite up. I hope you all enjoyed the Chinese New Year lion and dragon dance at this year’s performance at Iconsiam, Bangkok, Thailand.

MOST AMAZING WATER FOUNTAIN IN BANGKOK | Iconsiam Iconic Multimedia Water Features

SHOWTIMES (Daily): 6:30PM – 8:00PM – 9:00PM

This has got to be the most amazing water fountain in Bangkok. Iconsiam presents the Iconic Multimedia Water Features in Bangkok, Thailand. I was blown away when I saw this water fountain, I didn’t expect it to be as good and colorful as it was. They did a pretty good job with this water feature.

It also goes in tune with the music, but I had to drown out the original music, due to copyright reasons. So it would be a much better experience seeing it in person. If you visit Iconsiam shopping mall, be sure to check out this amazing water feature at the River Park, Iconsiam.

FERRY RIDE ALONG THE CHAO PHRAYA RIVER | Sathon To Wang Lang Market

This is a ferry ride along the Chao Phraya River from Sathon Pier to Wang Lang Market or Prannok Pier.

Taking the ferry along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River is a great way to get around the city and seeing the other side of the river for cheap if you are not afraid of hopping on the boat. Many locals use the ferry daily as a means of transportation to cross the Chao Phraya River to and from work.

THAI MARKET BY THE TRAIN TRACKS | Wongwian Yai Train Station

This is a local Thai market right by the train tracks at Wongwian Yai Train Station in Bangkok, Thailand is really something else. I was blown away when I say this train station. It’s unlike any train station I have ever seen in Australia.

There are street vendors all around the station is ground level, which means people can just cross the tracks as they please. It has the essence of an old historical Thai train station in Bangkok, Thailand. This station is as picturesque as Hua Lamphong Station, the main train depot in Bangkok, Thailand. I’m not quite sure where this station goes to, but even if you don’t catch the train here. It’s well worth the visit.

Thailand – Bangkok: Chee Chin Khor Temple

“…..A look at the Sino-Thai Temple known as the “Chee Chin Khor Moral Uplifting Society in Thonburi, Bangkok on the banks of the River Chao Phraya……The Society was founded in 1952 to perform charitable works…..including distributing rice, blankets and free coffins to the poor, providing student lunches, & disaster relief…..”

BEHIND BANGKOK CANALS | Talat Phlu, Thon Buri, Bangkok, Thailand

This is a look behind one of Bangkok’s canals in Talat Phlu, Thon Buri, Bangkok, Thailand. I saw motorbikes ride through this canal, and I was curious to know where it headed to.

So I decided to take a walk through this canal to see where it headed to. I was very fascinated by what I saw. It’s a different side of Thailand that’s for sure.