BE A TOURIST IN YOUR OWN CITY
LOCATION: Tanon Phra Arthit
Soundtrack: English In New York - Sting
It is noon and the sun is scorching. There is a mix of lunch-breakers, tourists, backpackers, vendors and me.
This road runs along the Chao Phraya river so there is this sense of space and despite the heat, you can really breathe.
It may be next door to the infamous Kao San road but it is a whole different community.
Along with Thewet, they have fought against big evil cooperate shops to keep small local businesses alive.
Because they have intentionally preserved it this way, it does feel a bit like you've entered a fantasy land. Every shop has its place and its own character. Shop doors are still the traditional folded kind, though it is still quite common in this part of town.
There are 2 palaces on this stretch of road alone. It was like looking into a secret garden.
The nightlife here is something different too. A mix crowd of locals and foreigners. Blues, Rock&Roll blasting out of bars along with long haired-philanthropists.
You can spot the inner city ones straight away here.
This stew beef noodle shop is the best! Though I have no idea what it's called cause it's somehow written in Korean?!
As a Bangkoker, it feels weird walking into a park. We get our dose of nature when we leave the city.
So stepping into this little greenery felt really nice and you're instantly relaxed. Little breeze from the river, find a spot and try not to die from the heat.
A road that has graciously maintained the old and the new without it looking out of place. They cater both to tourists and locals. No weird pricing and I actually felt like I was in The Land of Smiles.
Every corner felt like a post card moment and I gladly took it all in.
Happy exploring!
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