Bangkok's TOP 5: A Local's Pick of the Best Things in Bangkok✨🔥
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Bangkok's TOP 5: A Local's Pick of the Best Things in Bangkok✨🔥
Petra Udomprasert
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Trying to find the best place to eat Pad Thai or the best Mango and Sticky Rice in the city? Oh, do I have a treat for you! 🥳
But hold up! Before you buy this guide, ask yourself this one question: "Are you looking for the places only the people from YOUR country like? Or are you looking for the places Thai people like? (doesn't necessarily exclude option 1)" If you answer the second option, this guide is perfect for you.
"Am I only getting 5 recommendations from this guide?" No, absolutely not! Instead, you're getting 5 top recommendations in 5 different categories. That makes 25 total 🤩
✅ Top 5 Restaurants
✅ Top 5 Dessert Shops
✅ Top 5 Cultural Sights
✅ Top 5 Hidden Gems
✅ Top 5 Hangout Spots
Everything on this list is a place I personally love, as a local, AND as a tourist... Because guess what, I haven't lived permanently in Thailand for 10 years, so my perspectives have shifted too! 🥹
I hope this helps you enjoy exploring my hometown more. Thank you so much for buying my guide 🩵
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Top 5 Restaurants
Sanguan Sri
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A restaurant so old my grandparents went on dates here, then took my parents on family dates, and then my parents took me here. Most of the workers are grandparents' age, the vibe is like an old home, and the food is dangerously delicious in the most authentic Thai way possible.
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Baan Suriyasai
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Built by and for an important family during the reign of King Rama VI, the Suriyasai House has been converted into a food paradise, where you can order insanely delicious, palace-style Thai dishes at the restaurant, or go into the tea shop and sip a cup of coffee with desserts.
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Thipsamai Padthai Pratu Phi
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Pad Thai, a war-time era noodle dish that has captured the hearts of everyone, was first made here in 1939. Head to this original location, or visit its satellite location on the 6th floor of ICONSIAM mall.
I recommend eating at the original location but definitely expect a long wait. I promise it's worth it.
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Medium Rare Tha Tian
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If you see a long line of Thai people waiting on a sidewalk next to Wat Pho and wonder "What are the locals lining up for?" They're probably waiting for a table at Medium Rare. A Northeastern Thai restaurant, they serve "down-to-earth" northeastern Thai dishes paired with wine, and it's so delicious, we'd stand an hour to get a taste of it. Yup!
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THA ARUN
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One of the less touristy restaurants by the river that lets you watch Wat Arun light up after sunset, Tha Arun doesn't make fancy fusion menus. What you'll get to eat here is like what a local would get to eat at home, but you get a better view, of course!
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Top 5 Dessert Shops
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Petra Udomprasert
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Hi! I'm Petra! I’m Thai, born and raised. My business is based in the US, but I call Thailand and South Korea my homes and have lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for several months.
From my years living in Thailand and my annual 2-month-long visits, I'm especially knowledgeable and up-to-date about Thailand, its trends, and its culture. What are the coolest things to see and do (not necessarily the most touristy ones!), where are the best places to find authentic food (places that say "authentic" are out of the question), and which hotels have the best service... I can give you all these insider-level tips!
I've lived in the US since 2015. As a digital nomad, I don't have a city or state that I'm based in, but I know LA especially well having lived there permanently for 8 years.
Another of my expertise is South Korea, Seoul specifically, and Korean culture and history in general. Having grown up learning the language and visiting so often (14 times and counting), I can comfortably count Seoul as my second home. And I can confidently give you the best insider tips to Seoul just as well as Thailand!
My travel style is culture-based. I love having deep connections with the local culture and people wherever I visit. So you won't find beach clubs or nightclubs much among my recommendations. Basically, if it is something you can see and experience at home, I'm not recommending it!
What's included
Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
25 places
25 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
4 links
4 links from the creator to go even deeper with more info
DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Bangkok, Thailand
Baan Suriyasai, Surawong Road, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand
The Gingerbread House, Dinso Road, Sao Chingcha, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
THA ARUN Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Pho, Thailand
The Ancient City, Sukhumvit Road, Bang Pu Mai, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan, Thailand
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok, Thailand
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History
Coffee
Design
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People & Culture
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Slow Travel
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