Our first destination for Day 4 was Pratunam Market where we started exploring the area after alighting from Siam Station. |
After walking across a canal via a bridge at Ratchadamri Road we were near the crowded garment market. |
We were excited to board this water taxi though the water looks murky and dirty but who cares so long we do not touch the water and enjoy the lovely scenery. |
Venice of the East as it is also being reffered with plenty of interesting things to see as we cruised towards Chao Phraya River. |
A train crossing the canal as we went underneath the bridge. |
There are a few types of boat found at the waterway, I guess we were on a Blue Flag Line (tourist boat). |
A pit stop at Mad Monkey Hostel Bangkok @ Rambuttri Village Khaosan Area for a drink and Jo tried a dessert. This hostel looks fun and friendly. |
Phra Sumen Fort or also known as the Ancient Wall -this riverfront fort was built in 1783 with an octagonal bunker & white exterior is in a small park fronting Chao Phraya River. |
We were having fun strolling along the water edge meeting the locals with smiling faces, there are market, temple and shops along this edge. |
I wish I have more time and arm with my bicycle to explore more and inner of this old town. It's really interesting seeing all these old timber buildings and the people living by the canal side. |
This stretch is still undeveloped and hopefully many of these buildings could be preserved and maintain its originality. It is really awesome and what a nice place to chill and stay. |
We had enough of walking and were back to Pier No.5 Phanfa Bridge Pier (Oldtown) to wait for the boat ride back to Pratunam. |
Rot Fai Market (Train Market) in Bangkok is an authentic open-air bazaar selling an incredible array of vintage collectibles and memorabilia from yesteryear. |
Dinner at this corner selling pork rib soup. |
Spicy pork rib soup on an enamel bowl. I should not have requested for extra hot for the soup it was very spicy indeed. The meat was tender and delicious. |
Pork neck with rice. |
It was a simple dinner with limited dishes found in the menu. It was a good experience and an unique meal. |
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