PLACE OF THE WEEK

THE WORLD IS A BOOK, THOSE WHO DO NOT TRAVEL ONLY READ A PAGE


Soundtrack: 3rd Movement Andante - Brahms

It is not always easy to find something to blog about. So I decided to go back to basics and find inspiration from books.

Stumbled across this little bookshop on Phra Sumen road. They have a mixture of literary, travel, comic and art books. 

This little wonder stands against digital memories and reminds you of the romance behind letter writing and the art of hand writing.

The shop is divided into 2 sides. One the left, Thai books cover the whole wall floor to ceiling. Local authors and translated versions of classic novels.

The other side houses English language books, of famous tales to adventure novels.

There is a little section of art books. Mixture of exhibition editions and coffee table hardbacks.

Above the shelves there are random colourful bits on display and some photography on the wall. 

Smile-worthy one-liners spread across the panels of the ceiling.

It's like the original status update.

The Passport Bookshop has been opened for over 10 years and have been at their current location for 5. Makes me glad to know that something like this has survived through the years.

They also serve drinks. Your standard juices, coffee and tea.

Souvenir-esque objects are spread across which for me adds more charm to the place.

I personally believe a bookshop is not complete without Japanese manga. But they also have Japanese novels on sale.

This little gem can be found on Phra Sumen road. Perfect for escaping city noise.
Perhaps it's time to write someone a postcard?

Happy reading!


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PLACE OF THE WEEK

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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