10 Unusual Things to do in Bangkok – Tips from a Local
01 Ride a Non-Touristy Longtail Boat
Longtail boats are the traditional Bangkok means of transport. Long before this city was stacked bumper to bumper with cars the canals were teeming with these wooden boats.
It is common to find longtail boat tours filled with tourists at floating markets like Amphawa. However, head down to a little discreet wooden pier at Khlong Phrakanong and you’ll find a
much more authentic route. Here the boat winds its way through the suburban canal 7km from Sukhumvit Road to Srinakarin Road.
02 Visit an Aeroplane Graveyard
A bunch of abandoned airplanes, including a Jumbo Jet (747) is home to a refugee family in Bangkok. You can visit their home and walk through the aircrafts and what’s left of them. Super
creepy. Entry is still pretty cheap at about 250 – 300 THB (USD 7-10), depending on your haggling skills.
The aeroplane graveyard located…
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