Explore the lesser-known half of Bangkok.
Few foreigners venture west into Thonburi’s tangle of alleys that have been around since ‘Bang Kok’ was an unknown plum-growing village. Defined by teak wood houses rather than skyscrapers, the area allows you to slip behind Bangkok’s gleaming facade. Here in the hidden corners, you’ll find an easygoing attitude, great food and enduring Thai arts and crafts.
The Thonburi Food & Art Walk offers plenty of great food, but it also incorporates traditional aspects of Thai culture that sparsely exist elsewhere. Click here for photos of this tour.
Itinerary:
- 9:00: Meet at Krung Thonburi BTS SkyTrain station and head into old Thonburi.
- This itinerary changes depending on the day and food availability, but always includes several brimming markets along with many food stops set amid little-known historical sites in this non-touristy side of Bangkok.
- 15:00: Return to the SkyTrain.
Examples of food you’ll try:
- Vietnamese-style peppered sausage noodle soup with a Northeastern Thai twist
- Spicy, sweet and sour salad made from pomelo fruit
- Whole snakehead fish fried with northeastern Thai salad
- Fiery chili paste with steamed Thai vegetables
- Khao soi (Northern Thai curry soup)
- Southern Thai curries
- Bamboo shoot dumplings
- Thai style sweets
- Thai tropical fruits
- Traditional Thai drinks (lychee and butterfly pea juice, Thai coffee/tea)
*Food samples are subject to changes/additions and can be adapted to your tastes. Vegetarians and those with allergies are welcome.
Days offered:
Every day.
Meeting point and time:
Normal meeting is 9:00 AM at Krung Thonburi BTS SkyTrain Station, Exit 2.
Price:
3,300 Baht per person for 2 guests.
3,100 Baht per person for 3 guests.
2,900 Baht per person for 4-6 guests.
5,500 Baht for 1 person.
Half price for children aged 12 and under.
*These prices include public transport during the tour. If you would prefer to tour by private tuk tuk, it is an extra charge of 800 THB per tuk tuk.
*These prices are for private tours. We do not offer mixed group tours.
To reserve a day, please email us directly at chilipastetour@gmail.com.
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