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Thailand\u2019s \u201cCity of Angels\u201d packs over nine million residents into 600 square miles. Side saddling high schoolers and entire families moped through the streets, weaving past taxis, trucks and tuk-tuks. It\u2019s a chaotic town, yet somewhere between the traffic, mega-malls and sleepless street vendors, Bangkok can offer serenity, a vibrant arts scene, and flashes of an eco-conscious culture.<\/p>\n

From where to eat, cook, sleep, shop, bike for free, and be enlightened, here are the best things to do in Bangkok.
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Eat, Cook, Eat <\/strong>
\n\"AnWander in Bangkok for five minutes, and there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll stumble upon a local market. With constant turnover and mind-blowing agricultural assets to draw from, Bangkok is teeming with fresh, local produce. Eating food from the local markets is a good way to avoid the pesticides that cover much of the food in the country\u2019s supermarkets and restaurants. If finding your way by getting lost isn\u2019t your favorite game, set your sights on these farmers markets, which boast a strong selection of organic produce.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth the ride out of central Bangkok for a taste of the fruits, veggies and river prawns at Talat Sam Yan<\/strong> (Chulalongkorn Soi 6). Bonne Marche<\/strong> (Prachaneiwet 1) carries some of Bangkok\u2019s best produce, but you\u2019ll pay a little extra for the quality (though still reasonable by Western standards). Expect to pay even more at Talat Aw Taw Kaw<\/strong> (Kamphaeng Phet Road), the city\u2019s most high-end market, and be rewarded with the city\u2019s best fruit and seafood. (Balance out the extra expense of that organic chicken and lychee by bargaining across the street at the famous Chatujak Weekend Market.) Navigate your way around the market under the guidance of the pros with Blue Elephant Cooking School<\/a><\/strong>. After learning about (and sampling) essential Thai snacks and ingredients, you\u2019ll return to Blue Elephant\u2019s elegant headquarters to prepare four dishes. For each course, you\u2019ll watch a classroom demo before heading to the kitchen to try your hand at the likes of green curry and spicy long eggplant salad. Class ends with a celebratory meal when the restaurant\u2019s wait staff serves you the fruits of your labor. For something more casual and less pricey, but decidedly spirited (there may be dancing) and always fresh, check out May Kaidee\u2019s<\/strong> vegan and vegetarian cooking school. For morning classes, the eponymous chef, restaurant owner and cookbook author and her team will walk you through the market, a spring wrap specialty shop, eight courses and raw recipes like papaya salad. Join an afternoon class for more one-on-one focus.<\/p>\n

Other memorable culinary experiences include the Mandarin Oriental’s<\/a><\/strong> tranquil spa-side cooking school (weeklong courses are also available here), the open air kitchen at Amita Cooking School<\/a><\/strong>, or a more forgivingly priced meat eaters\u2019 option, the Khao Cooking School<\/a><\/strong>. Baang Klang Nam<\/a><\/strong> is all about seafood: fresh, simple and authentic. Local families flock to the group-friendly tables at this riverfront spot for just-caught specialties like grilled prawns and whole goby fish with chili and lemon. Inspired by Thailand\u2019s street food and farmers markets, American expat and food writer Jarrett Wrisley opened Soul Food Mahanakhon<\/strong><\/a> to great acclaim in 2010. Wrisley\u2019s seasonal, organic dishes and cocktails certainly aren\u2019t Americanized, but they\u2019re not traditional Thai, either. Think chicken wings fried with lemongrass, lime leaves, Sriracha and pickled ginger, and a smoky Thai eggplant salad made with soft-cooked duck eggs, mint, coriander and bacon.<\/p>\n

Enlightened Travel <\/strong>
\n\"WatEven an atheist who\u2019s never done a downward dog or heard of the Beastie Boys will feel acquainted with Buddhism after a day in the land of 40,000+ wats (Thai for a Buddhist temple and monastery). Saffron robes are as easy to spot as massage parlors in Bangkok, and there\u2019s a wat or shrine on most every block. It could take a lifetime to visit them all, so where do you start?<\/p>\n

Heavily touristed by farangs and Thais alike, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha<\/strong> (Wat Phra Kaew) at the Grand Palace, the neighboring Temple of the Dawn<\/strong> (Wat Arun) and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha<\/strong> (Wat Pho) are essentials. The ancient Emerald Buddha<\/strong> is as small (26 inches tall) as the Reclining Buddha<\/strong> is tall (50 feet high and 143 feet long). Across the river, a small Buddha rests near the top of the temple\u2019s unusual central prang (Khmer-style chedi, a tower marking holy remains). Visitors are free to climb up, surrounded by the prang\u2019s striking mosaic of porcelain and seashells.<\/p>\n

For something different, visit the Tamil-founded Sri Mariamman, one of Bangkok\u2019s two Hindi temples. Even more overwhelming than the open-air temple\u2019s colorful architecture is the constant buzz of worshipers, aided by a group of a temple workers armed with a loudspeaker. Most visitors come bearing offerings of flower garlands, bananas, and coconuts, a ritual to which several stands across the street owe their business.<\/p>\n

Arts & Culture<\/strong>
\n\"JimThe Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre<\/a> mimics the Guggenheim\u2019s spiraling flow, though with an art library, kids corner, performance spaces and several shops\u2014including a conceptual ice cream shop\u2014leading up to the contemporary galleries of the nine-story space. Recent exhibits included \u201cWater + Empathy,\u201d a collection of photographs documenting acts of kindness and unity during the 2011 floods, and \u201cLet\u2019s Panic,\u201d 15 artists\u2019 and designers\u2019 ideas for conserving and sustaining Thailand in the face of natural disaster.<\/p>\n

Down the block from the Sri Mariamman, Kathmandu Photo Gallery<\/a> offers more inspiration inside a restored retro shophouse. The works of the gallery owner and famed satirical \u201cPink Man\u201d Manit Sriwanichpoom dominate the ground floor, alongside a collection of photography and philosophy books, incense, prayer scarves, Thai monk\u2019s bags and \u201cvarious unexpected magical objects.\u201d Upstairs, Sriwanichpoom hosts the works of other photographers, weekend performances, community meditation and yoga classes (Sundays at 10am).<\/p>\n

Though famous for his silk creations, Jim Thompson was a professionally trained architect, and it\u2019s his lovingly designed home that leaves the greatest impression at the Jim Thompson House & Museum<\/a>. The American expat combined five traditional Thai homes and elements of Eastern and Western design to create his unique abode. Thompson became a true legend, and his house a museum, after his mysterious disappearance on a 1967 trip to Malaysia. The sericulture curious should inquire about a day trip to the Jim Thompson Farm<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Celebrate Bangkok\u2019s striking contrast of old and new by popping into a few contemporary art galleries between temples and palaces. A good place to start is the Silom Galleria<\/a>. Don\u2019t let the decidedly uninspiring surroundings (an office building meets jewel dealer district disguised as a mall) deter you. A handful of intriguing galleries, such as A+789, Artery, Thavibu Gallery and the Chinese-owned Tang Gallery, await downstairs.<\/p>\n

Eat, drink and be artsy at WTF<\/a> and Gallery F-Stop<\/a>, two independent spaces where the creative and culinary arts collide. What\u2019s WTF? A three-story smorgasbord: a tapas caf\u00e9, cocktail bar, screening room, international art gallery, concert venue and social club all wrapped into one. Gallery F-Stop is a little more focused: a New York native\u2019s photography gallery, exhibiting regional and international works in tasty vegetarian restaurant Tamarind Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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An Urban Escape<\/strong>
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Skip the souvenir-touting Damnoen Saduak floating market and head out to Samut Songkhram<\/strong>, a peaceful province 70 kilometers from Bangkok, where coconuts and canals far outnumber the tourists. The Tha Kha floating market comes to life with produce-packed canoes on weekday mornings. Get back on land and head to the rails for a “train market” that will keep you on your toes. Friday through Sunday nights, it\u2019s back to the water for the Amphawa market, which lights up the Mae Klong River. Vendors in boats and stalls leading to the canal sell a myriad of snacks, many of them (like mussel omelets) prepared on the spot. Away from the action, where the land is thick with palm trees and stilted homes, catch an evening canoe ride to float among the fireflies. Samut Songkhram is a non-English, non-commercial area, but there are several\u00a0overnight options. Try a homestay for an authentic village experience; for greater privacy and creature comforts, consider the private guesthouse at Lazy River House<\/a> in Amphawa (a two-story house starts at about $110 per night).<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/strong> You can travel by bus (leaving from Bangkok\u2019s Southern terminal) or train (the Mahachai Shortline, leaving from the Wong Wian Yai station). Songtaews (\u201cbuses\u201d that are essentially trucks with bench-lined beds) are a fun way to get around, and many are available for charter, as are tuk-tuks, motorbikes and the occasional taxi. Ask your hotel or a local for help if arranging a private charter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Thai Style<\/strong>
\nBombarded by both Thais and tourists, the sprawling (35 acres) Chatuchak Weekend Market <\/strong>boasts an enormous selection of handicrafts, housewares, clothing, food and more. Not far from Chatuchak, Rod Fai Market<\/strong> is where the thrifty thrifters go. Part open \u2013air and part warehouse, Rod Fai unites crafty kitsch, antiques and secondhand clothes at the site of an abandoned railroad track. Food stalls and makeshift bars give it the hipster gold seal. Looking for something more. . .shrouded? Grab a light and head to Klong Thom Market<\/strong>, aka \u201cFlashlight Market,\u201d bordered by Luang, Worachak,\u00a0Charoenkrung and Suapa roads. Though the market is now open all day Sunday, Saturday night\u2019s the time to cruise the haphazard collection of used electronics, media, clothes, toys, car accessories and other vintage finds. BYO flashlight to avoid buying blind.<\/p>\n

Perhaps even more overwhelming than Chatuchak are the trendy-stall-filled sidewalks of Siam Square, in front of a giant shopping complex Emporium. Unlike the street shopping along backpacker central Khao San Road, Thais far outnumber foreigners here. The chaos drops a notch when you turn onto Soi 3, a side street whose tented shops and fashionable boutiques offer a few more inches of elbowroom (though still not much). A walk through the rainbow patchwork of Boho-chic It\u2019s Happened To Be a Closet’s<\/a><\/strong> Siam Square shop is a delight, regardless of whether you can afford the pricey garb. Decorated as impeccably as its name is flawed, IHTBC hides The Nero, a tiny Mediterranean-menued caf\u00e9, and a massage nook behind crammed color-coordinated racks and taxidermied walls upstairs.<\/p>\n

Room to Breathe<\/strong>
\nFind a bit of solace from the concrete jungle by floating along the Chao Phraya River<\/strong>. Take a water taxi, or hotel cruise on the complimentary shuttle boats taking off between the Saphan Taskin Skytrain stop and nearby hotels. Cruising Chao Phraya\u2019s not only a relaxing way to get around; it also affords you a unique vantage point for viewing the city\u2019s traditional stilted homes, many of which were damaged, if not destroyed, by the floods.<\/p>\n

Nicknamed the \u201cGreen Lungs\u201d of Bangkok, Bang Krachao<\/strong> is Bangkok\u2019s agricultural oasis. A 10-minute boat ride across the Chao Phyray River from the Klong Toey dock, the peninsula\u2019s nearly 100 acres of breathing, green land are filled with mangroves, palm trees, mango orchards, wildlife and low-rise houses. No cars makes the area a cycling haven for those unafraid of maneuvering the oft-narrow sidewalks surrounded by swamp on either side. Rent a bike at the Bang Krachao pier and spend the afternoon getting lost, or go with a guide from ABC Amazing Bangkok Cyclist<\/a>. Free bike rentals (with photo ID) are also available in the city through Bangkok Smile Bike.<\/p>\n

\"Lumphini<\/p>\n

Bangkok\u2019s Central Park, the 142-acre Lumphini Park <\/strong>is one of the few places to find joggers in the city. Watch where you walk; wildlife like the monitor lizard<\/a> also take solace from the adjacent business district in Lumphini.<\/p>\n

A true sensory treat, the Pak Khlong<\/strong> Market is Bangkok\u2019s always-buzzing wholesale flower market. Enjoy the brilliant colors of fresh flowers and vegetables during the day, but visit extra early (\u2026or late, depending on how the night goes) at 2 or 3a.m. to witness the morning deliveries and get the freshest picks.<\/p>\n

The Art of Sleep<\/strong>
\nYou\u2019ll feel like royalty (and you just may spot some) at the Mandarin Oriental<\/strong>.<\/a> The city’s oldest hotel, the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok was born \u2018The Oriental\u2019 in 1879. Floor-to-ceiling windows, hanging floral arrangements and temple bell chandeliers create a dramatic lobby, yet there\u2019s something refreshingly understated in the hotel\u2019s elegance; like the service, it’s impeccable, but never overbearing. Warm touches make the rooms feel like your own luxurious home, where a butler is always on call, fresh orchids and pleasant surprises abound (hotel bookmarks seem to magically find their way into overturned books), and everyone knows your name. Top off the indulgence with a waterfront\u2014or poolside\u2014breakfast followed by a treatment across the river at Mandarin\u2019s Luxury Bangkok Spa<\/strong>. You can\u2019t go wrong here, but when in doubt, head straight up to the\u00a0Ayurvedic Penthouse, where earthy \u2018Keraleea\u2019 oil and well-trained hands give fluid new meaning. Rooms start at about $400 per night.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"PhranakornIf Brooklyn \u2013well, the Brooklyn that values history while fostering independent artistry, innovation and an eco-minded DIY culture\u2014was a hotel in Bangkok, it would be Phranakorn-Norlen<\/a>. A \u201cfamily friendly vintage guest house in Old Bangkok,\u201d PN is that rare breed of hip that\u2019s driven by genuine creativity and do-goodery rather than the desire to be hip. Faux vintage storefronts line the main wall of the open-air lobby; around one corner, homemade, organic food is for sale at the caf\u00e9; around another, homemade, organic beauty products at the gift shop. Next door, a mini science lab and workshop equipped with sewing machines (vintage, naturally) provide space for community classes, (guests may attend one for free). Each floor has its own theme and each room its own look, replete with hand-painted walls and carefully chosen retro wares. Up top, a bar and rooftop garden push PN\u2019s charm off the charts. Rooms (solo available!) start at about $56 per night.<\/em><\/p>\n

Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting There<\/strong>
\nRecognized for its eco-friendly initiatives<\/a>, Korea\u2019s Asiana Airlines<\/a> flies from several east and west coast US cities to Bangkok, via Seoul. Saudi Arabia\u2019s Emirates<\/a> also services this route via Dubai, with a new green jet service<\/a> from San Francisco as does All Nipon Airways<\/a>, stopping in Tokyo. ANA\u2019s green efforts<\/a> include a carbon offset program. Try and avoid monsoon season (generally June-October), but don\u2019t let Thailand\u2019s recent flooding deter you; Bangkok\u2019s smiling as always, dry and ready to be taken by travel storm.<\/p>\n

Getting Around<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Skytrain\"The Skytrain<\/a> runs through much of central Bangkok. It\u2019s clean and generally easy to navigate, and there are plenty of ticket booth workers available for help. Remember to keep your ticket once you enter the station; you\u2019ll need it to exit. Where the Skytrain doesn\u2019t run, chances are a bus<\/a> does. Public buses are extremely cheap, but can be crowded and generally a little rough around the edges (the green ones, in particular; the white\/blue, yellow\/blue, orange and especially pink buses are more modern, comfortable and expensive, though still under $1) and confusing without the help of a bus map or a local. If you\u2019re by the river, the Chao Praya Express<\/a> is a cheap and pleasant way to get around. The public boats charge based on distance traveled (generally between $0.50-$1.00 per ride), while $5 buys you an unlimited ticket on the tour guide-equipped Chao Praya Tourist Boat<\/a>. Tuk-tuks, doorless mini-taxis, are a fun\u2014if smoggy\u2014way to get around. Make sure you agree on a price ahead of time. Ask a local how much your trip should cost so you\u2019re ready to negotiate a reasonable price. For a bigger thrill, you can spot a motorcycle taxi by the drivers\u2019 orange vests. They should have a spare helmet for you to use. Regular taxis charge by a forgivingly slow meter (though you can agree on a price beforehand for longer trips, like to the airport).<\/p>\n

Photos: Gallery shots, #1,2,3 and #7 courtesy of the author. Others by tiseb<\/a>, bfick<\/a>, Jim Thompson House<\/em><\/p>\n

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