Welcome to one of Bangkok’s most captivating neighborhoods! You’re staying in the heart of Thailand’s cultural and historical center, where centuries-old temples stand alongside bustling markets, and every street corner tells a story of the kingdom’s rich heritage.

This is Pai and Nok. We lived in this area for over 30 years and would like to share our experiences to you here.

Let us introduce you our neighborhood : Trok-Mor Market

Where to spend your time eating around.

There are 3 main streets that you will probably find unique street food in our area.

Our recommendation.

Here is an information of restaurants that provide vegan foods

RATTANAKOSIN OR BANGKOK OLD TOWN IS THE HISTORIC CENTER OF BANGKOK, WHERE THE MOST “MUST SEE” SIGHTS COULD BE FOUND.

Recommended Places to visit

RATTANAKOSIN OR BANGKOK OLD TOWN IS THE HISTORIC CENTER OF BANGKOK, WHERE THE MOST “MUST SEE” SIGHTS COULD BE FOUND.

DISCOVER LOCAL EXPERIENCES, AUTHENTIC FOOD AND DIVERGING CULTURE AT THE OLD TOWN OF BANGKOK. Click here to get all the locations.

our hidden gem places to walk around.

Let us introduce you some of our favorite places in the old town of Bangkok.

Trok-mor Market and Wat Suthat

We love to discover and explore the market in Bangkok. Exciting atmosphere, Local experiences and delicious local foods that you will probably see when you are there. Trok-Mor market is the one is near to the home. You could spend your morning time walking around and find something to eat.

If you have more time in the morning. We also recommended you to visit Wat Suthat Thepwararam. From 8-9am morning time at the main building. you could hear the beautiful and peaceful sound from Thai monks pray at the main chapel.

Tha Phra Arthit and Santichaiprakarn park

It is amazing to walk around this part of the Old Town of Bangkok. Please visit there in the late afternoon and you will have an amazing view of Sunset at the park. This area is closed to Khao-Sarn road so There are many great restaurants and cafes along the street.

Golden mount at Wat Saket

Golden mount is famous for local people but now it became one of the best spot to see the sunset and the paronamic view of Rattanakosin Island/The Old Town. Golden mount is a part of Wat Saket. Recommended to get there in the morning time or in the late afternoon.

This amazing Tha Tien will provide you a new experiences with local stuff and modern restaurants around. This place is one of the most popular location if you plan to have a dinner by the river with the Sunset view.

Here we list you some restaurants that might be of your interest.

Tha Tien area

Museum Siam

Museum Siam is the first learning  museum  under the National Discovery Museum Institute (NDMI) that focuses on creating a fresh experience in museum viewing. It was established as a model of a pleasant learning resource to help raise the standard of learning management in a new way for the people, especially Thai children and youth, about creating a sense of self-knowledge, and knowing about the neighbours and the world.

Tha Maharaj The Pier

This brand new pier in the Old Town. It has been renovated befor the CoVID time and now it is back to open. Many Thai authentic restaurants that you might love to try, are located here. One of them is named “ SAVOEY”, will be on your list if you visit this pier.

The Old Siam indoor market

This is a local shopping mall in the old town area. You will find an indoor local market at the ground floor which provides you a variety of local stuff such as foods, desserts and also clothings from local venders. There also has an indoor food court at the 3rd floor named “Bamrung meaung” market.

Rajadamneon Muay Thai Stadium

Rajadamnern Stadium, also spelled Ratchadamnoen, is a sporting arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Along with Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Rajadamnern is one of the two main stadiums for modern Muay Thai.

Activities Recommended

These activities are recommended by our guests

  • Bangkok Local Tour

    Explore Bangkok with professional local guides by covnkessle. Bike tour, TukTuk tour, canel trip are available.

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  • Thai Cooking Class

    one of the most popular cooking class recommended by our guests.

    Book your class

  • Thai Massage

    Enjoy your moments with the authentic Thai massage.

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  • Chao Phraya Tourist Boat

    Chao Phraya Tourist Boat (Blue Flag) proceeds along the Chao Phraya River and stops at the piers that connect to Bangkok's tourist attraction.

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  • KHON Traditional Thai Dance

    Experience the majestic Khon, the traditional Thai classical masked dance, at Sala Chalermkrung. Khon is based on the Indian epic Ramayana, and is known for its poetic narration, thrilling acrobatics, superb acting, and beautiful music.

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  • Ladmayom Floating Market

    Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market offers a fantastic mix of culture, food, and nature, making it a must-visit destination in Bangkok. The highlight is the 1.5-hour long-tail boat tour, which took you on a serene journey through the canals.

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  • SookSiam Indoor Floating Market

    An inspirational city located on the ground floor of ICONSIAM, mega-project, with a new concept of ‘co-creation’ between retail experience and cultural attraction that represents Thailand in a Day.

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Chao Phraya tourist boat

Recommended trip for you to explore Bangkok along side the main river.

Bangkok’s transportation with MRT and BTS

Local Grocery Stores

We found some local grocery stores in the Old Town. The most popular one is 7/11, which has more than 3 locations around our home.

Another shops that you are able to reach there by walking, is Big C FoodPlace. This shop located at The Old Siam Plaza

  • BigC Food Place

    One of the nearest supermarket from our home. BigC foodplace located in the Old Siam mall. All groceries, daily products and fresh food are available

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  • Gourmet market

    Here is our favourite grocery store but it is not located in the Old Town. 6.2 km far from our home but it is worth to get there if you plan to buy more stuff.

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  • Trok-Mor morning market

    One of the oldest morning market in Bangkok. Open daily from early morning till noon. Fresh vegetables, fruits and local foods are available here.

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More areas to explore

YAOWARAT (China Town) & SONG WAT area

You will enjoy all Thai-Chinese authentic foods here at Yaowarat road. It is one of the most popular area for Thai street food.

Also the next street, we don’t want you to miss out. “song wat road”. New shops and cool vibe cafes are located in this cultural street. (MRT Wat Mangkorn is the nearest one)

we recommend you to visit Song Wat in the afternoon and continue walking to have your authentic dinner at Yaowarat at night. (Please note that some shops are closed on Monday)

  • Yaowarat & Song Wat area

  • Yaowarat & Song Wat

  • Yaowarat & Song Wat

  • Yaowarat & Song Wat

  • Yaowarat & Song Wat

  • Yaowarat & Song Wat

Shopping Malls in Bangkok

The shopping malls in Thailand offer not only stores for you to explore, but also other services and types of shops, providing various options for places to visit in Bangkok. Since the main idea of the shopping mall is to gather things that you might need here in one place, you don’t have to commute around and run errands here and there. Here is our favourite list for you.

  • Siam Paragon

    Siam Paragon is a large, upscale shopping mall in Bangkok known for its high-end designer stores, extensive food court, and aquarium. It's a popular destination for both tourists and locals, offering a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

  • Central World

    Central World in Bangkok is a massive shopping complex offering a wide array of retail, dining, and entertainment options, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists. It's known for its diverse selection of international brands, high-end stores, and a large food court with a variety of cuisines.

  • ICON Siam

    ICONSIAM is a massive, luxurious shopping and entertainment complex in Bangkok, known for its stunning architecture, vast array of shops and restaurants, and unique cultural experiences.

  • Em District

    The EM District in Bangkok, centered around Phrom Phong BTS station, is a prominent retail and entertainment hub comprising three interconnected malls: Emporium, EmQuartier, and EmSphere.

  • MBK Center

    MBK Center (Ma Boon Khrong Center) is a large shopping mall in Bangkok known for its diverse range of shops, including those selling clothing, electronics, souvenirs, and more. It's a popular destination for bargain hunters and those seeking a wide variety of goods, including halal food options.

  • Central Dusit Park

    The shopping center and a rooftop park, with early feedback focusing on the new, upscale offerings.

  • One Bangkok

    One Bangkok is Thailand's largest integrated mixed-use development, located in the heart of the city at the intersection of Wireless and Rama IV roads.

  • River City

    River City is an arts and antiques center located on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand.