Bangkok: A Harmonious Blend of New and Old
The collision of the new era and the old era at Bangkok & Lat Mayom Floating Market is seamless, showcasing the unique characteristics and differentiation that commerce should present. However, adjusting the itinerary order might be better. Start the morning at Lat Mayom Floating Market, as it closes at 5 PM. When we visited, some vendors were already packing up, but the advantage of fewer boats is the opportunity to speed through the waterways on a tutu boat! You can buy delicious snacks and drinks to enjoy on the boat, and all the snacks are delightful with no disappointments. The boat fare is 100 baht per person for about a 45-minute trip. The current temperature is not too hot, and the breeze is very comfortable.
One Bangkok, which opened in October this year, is Thailand's largest integrated real estate development project, covering 16.7 hectares. Developed by Frasers Property, a subsidiary of TCC Group, one of Thailand's largest conglomerates, the project integrates office buildings, luxury hotels, residences, parks, and large shopping malls, creating a comprehensive urban living space. It includes five Grade A office towers, three of which are already in use, luxurious five-star hotels (including The Ritz-Carlton and Andaz), and three high-end residential buildings. One Bangkok features three interconnected shopping areas, a retail destination with the concept of The Rhythmic Experience, including Parade, The Storeys, and Post 1928, combining dining, art, culture, beauty, and entertainment elements! The entire project is expected to be completed by 2026, and today only Parade and The Storeys are open, feeling like just the tip of the iceberg.
We randomly chose a Michelin-recommended restaurant, Lin Lao Wu, for a meal. It was delicious and affordable, with the soup being fresh and the fish balls bouncy, highly praised! During the visit, there was a mall parade performance with a team of about ten people dressed fashionably and theatrically, warmly greeting customers, creating a very friendly and lovely interaction.
Sarapad Thai is a must-visit Thai souvenir and exquisite lifestyle creative store, with a large area and a full range of categories, featuring stylish and innovative designs. We spent the most time here, purchasing all the gifts we needed in one stop. Downstairs, the King Power City Boutique (duty-free shop) is super worth visiting, offering not only international luxury brands but also Thai local brands like SUKONTA. We blindly chose a Siam lemongrass product we liked very much, purchased at a 30% discount for about 160 yuan. Due to the rush to catch the floating market, we didn't continue shopping. The parking lot felt very comfortable, with wide and bright passages and uniformed guides. We waited a long time for a Grab, but a taxi came with a fixed price, and we left directly.
The places we visited today were quite far, and after three days of intense walking, we chose to take a taxi for the round trip. Tomorrow, it's back to work, applying what we've learned. #EndlessShopping #HiddenGemRestaurants #Bangkok #Bangkok #OneBangkok #FloatingMarket