Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Eating
7
Mangkud Cafe
$
CENTRAL THAI
Combining a warehouse-like art gallery and a minimalist dining room, Mangkud is prob-
ably the most sophisticated place to eat on this side of Mae Nam Chao Phraya. The river
views are unparalleled, and the upscale-ish herb-heavy Thai dishes are clever and tasty; try
the watermelon with dried fish, a traditional sweet-savoury snack. Look for the sign that
says Club Arts.
(Club Arts;
www.clubartsgallery.com
;
Soi Wat Rakhang; mains 125-300B;
10.30am-11pm Tue-
Thu, to midnight Fri-Sun;
;
from Tha Chang)
8
Coconut Palm
$
Coconut Palm serves a generous spread of Thai dishes, but most locals come for the
Sukhothai-style noodles: thin rice noodles served with pork, ground peanuts and dried
chilli. Even if you're not hungry, you might want to stop by for the reinvigorating blast of
air-con and the refreshing drinks.
(392/1-2 Th Maha Rat; mains 40-100B;
CENTRAL THAI
11am-6pm;
;
Tha
Tien)
Local Life
Exploring Thonburi's Canals
For an up-close view of Thonburi's famed canals, long-tail boats are available for charter at Tha Chang and Tha Ti-
en. Trips explore the canals
Khlong Bangkok Noi
and
Khlong Bangkok Yai
, taking in the Royal Barges National
Museum, Wat Arun and a riverside temple with fish feeding. Longer trips diverge into
Khlong Mon
, between
Bangkok Noi and Bangkok Yai. However, it's worth pointing out that the most common tour of one hour (1000B,
up to six people) does not allow you enough time to disembark and explore any of these sights. To do so, you'll
need 1½ hours (1300B) or two hours (1600B).
