Joanna James
The district of Sathorn in Bangkok offers a host of engrossing attractions for the visitor. Irrespective of your tastes and preferences you are sure to find something you like here.
The attractive Lumpini Park has the distinction of being Bangkok's largest and oldest city park. It provides city residents and visitors with an appealing haven of fresh air, shade and tranquillity. This park has been named after the place of birth of Lord Buddha in what is now the nation of Nepal. Lumpini Park extends over an expansive area and contains an interesting selection of fauna and flora. Many Bangkok residents converge at this park to work out, jog, perform aerobics and indulge in many other relaxing activities. You will see that people of all ages and walks of life frequent this appealing park to spend their leisure time.
This remarkable rooftop bar is an attraction that will appeal to the discerning visitor who appreciates classy venues. This rooftop bar can be considered to be one of Sathorn's foremost attractions as it offers many appealing aspects. As you might expect one of its most striking features is the spectacular view that it offers over Lumpini Park below and the urban areas of Siam and Silom beyond. You will be entranced by the sight of the lofty skyscrapers and their myriad of lights and colours. Park Society is a great place to enjoy a relaxing drink with perhaps a plate of tapas.
The captivating residence of the one-time Thai prime minister, M. R. Kukrit, who was also a multi-faceted personality is a fascinating attraction that will draw the interest of the sightseer. At this location, you will find five striking homes constructed from teakwood which feature a splendid selection of artefacts such as antiques, ceramics, rare books and artworks. M. R. Kukrit was a gifted individual who created an array of novels, poems, short stories and plays whilst promoting the traditional culture of Thailand. As you might expect, the residence of this noteworthy individual boasts a host of interesting items, including a remarkable collection of personal possessions and objects of cultural value.
This appealing art gallery in Sathorn boasts a fine collection of contemporary artworks created by the talented artists of the area. Here you will find many interesting exhibits including sculpture, paintings, live performances and videos. This gallery is housed within a distinctive contemporary building that will capture the interest of the visitor. You will see that the gallery features a minimalist theme that allows artists to showcase their work effectively whilst adding their personal creative touches to the exhibit. This gallery is also well-known for regularly featuring the work of new artists which will appeal to those who appreciate quality modern art. As you experience these engrossing local attractions a choice of accommodation that you could consider from where they could be conveniently visited would be a Sathorn hotel in Bangkok such as the pleasingly located Anantara Sathorn Bangkok Hotel.
If you have ever desired to master the art of fine Thai cooking, make it a point to visit this outstanding cookery school in Sathorn. Irrespective of whether you are a professional standard chef or just an amateur in this field, this cookery school will provide enjoyable and informative instruction on the creation of quality Thai dishes. The instructors at this school are dedicated to their profession and committed to providing lessons of quality. You will see that this cooking school is housed within a striking colonial-themed building that features eye-catching architecture and bright airy rooms that will appeal to students.
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