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Beyond the malls
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/09/2020
» Although their neighbourhood may be known for its malls and cheap wares, local galleries, art centres and community members are joining forces to weave a bridge of art and culture through the Pathumwan Art Routes Project (PARs), aiming to spur the economy after foreign tourists have dwindled amid a pandemic.
Iconic home open for walking tours
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 31/07/2020
» Standing silently on the bank of Klong Saen Saep, the Jim Thompson House Museum recently reopened its doors, but it finds itself off the beaten path of local explorers. Hemmed in by a lush tropical garden, it has managed to maintain a nostalgic ambience of the 1950s as a tribute to the king of Thai silk. However, it is now promoting itself as a weekend getaway for people of all ages.