Walking Around Bangkok

The city gave me a hard time. Getting lost seemed like a daily habit. Getting lost in Bangkok was not fun at all, especially with the scorching heat.

But then, I saw these small details in the alleys, and I remembered why I chose to go for a walk rather than conveniently take a tuk-tuk. At first glance, Bangkok looks chaotic. But once you get to know it, you realize it’s not that bad.

I approached the bottom of the train station and saw a peculiar scene. The world stopped moving and everyone was frozen. My first thought was that there was an accident. But then I heard their national anthem play in the background and realized what was happening. It reminded me of times when my family went to the supermarket and our national anthem played in the speakers. With an unspoken rule, everyone stopped what they were doing to pay their respects.

Feung Nakorn Dorm

The next day, I moved to a new place so I could be closer to the temples. It was my first time sleeping in a shared room, and I couldn’t have picked a better place. It was perfect. Contrary to my expectations, the room was cozy, and the bathroom was well-maintained. There was a locker for my things, so I didn’t have to worry about losing them while I was asleep.

The restaurant was alright despite not being our first choice. It had a quirky aesthetic plus it overlooked the Wat Arun temple.

I took a boat that crossed the river every few minutes. The ride took about 2 minutes and cost 3 baht each way.

Wat Arun

Temple of Dawn

Wat Pho

Temple of the Reclining Buddha

Satisfied and full, always a great way to end the day.