Legal weed cafes and tattoos: How to sightsee in Bangkok off the tourist trail

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Lazily venturing into the network of waterways you’ll escape the hordes of tourists and see giant monitor lizards lazing in the sun, old wooden houses on stilts, floating markets, umpteen temples and shrines. You can refuel with chilled beers and coconuts sold from entrepreneurial locals in canoes that will paddle out to you.Design digs meet museum at what is described as Bangkok’s most beautiful luxury hotel, The Siam.

Chinese pottery from sunken shipwrecks; taxidermy crocodiles, peacocks and tigers; Neolithic bronze bracelets; old typewriters; 16th century wooden statues of Buddha; and a collection of 30s and 40s vinyl so large that it requires its very own room – this place is packed to the rafters with curios meaning that there’s something remarkable around every corner.Designed by celebrated hotel guru Bill Bensley the pimped out pad fuses Art Deco, traditional Thai, and classic colonial-style aesthetics.

Set in a historical Sino-Portuguese building the eatery has already received a coveted mention in the Michelin Guide Thailand. Boasting 237 urban-designed rooms and suites and a gorgeous infinity pool, the downtown designer hotel also has one of the best spas in the city. For premium pampering, try the signature Serenity of Five Elements treatment – a relaxing exclusive to SO/ Bangkok, the 90-minute experience combines herbal compresses and oil massage for an all-over muscle makeover.

 

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