CHRIS AND ETTY’S PERSONAL TOUR
Favourite café/ bar
BA HAO
Bangkok’s most sophisticated Chinatown hangout. Decked out with old-school Chinese paraphernalia and neon lights.
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Favourite restaurant
GEDHAWA
Despite the many world-class restaurants in Bangkok, it’s the quirky Gedhawa Restaurant that stole our hearts. Amazing staff, handwritten menus, and the best Northern Thai food in the city. 24 Sukhumvit 35 Rd, Wattana, Bangkok Favourite market
TALAD ROT FAI
Fantastic Thai food, quirky knickknacks and a huge collection of Thai and international antiques and vintage clothing: this market in the Ratchada area is a treasure trove for avid shoppers. Favourite shop
THAI HOME INDUSTRIES
Thai handicrafts done right. Set in a traditional Thai building, the shop is a sight in itself. 35 Charoen Krung Soi 40, Bangrak Favourite Gallery
CITYCITY GALLERY
This sleek-looking gallery just off Sathorn Road showcases work by young Thai talent in all shapes and forms. bangkokcitycity.com Place to see by night
YAOWARAT
A riot of scents, flavours and neon lights at the buzzing heart of Chinatown. Come for the food, stay for the hip cocktail bars. Favourite view
RIVER VIBE BAR & RESTAURANT
Perched atop the unassuming River View guest house, deep inside Chinatown’s small alleys, River Vibe comes with a milliondollar view over the Chao Phraya river without the price tag you’ll find at neighbouring rooftop bars. Favourite way to spend an hour
WATPO THAI MASSAGE
You can’t leave Bangkok without having a Thai massage at least once. Don’t risk an awkward experience (you know…) and only choose shops that have been recommended extensively, like this one. watpomassage.com