Bangkok Must See: Relax at Pra Athit Road
There's a road in the old part of Bangkok (now often called Rattanakosin Island), that I enjoy visiting not only for the food but also for the ambiance. This row of old shop houses has stood the test of time and now caters to a young and funkier crowd that I guess would never have crossed the original owners' mind. Located next to Thailand's second oldest universities, and adjacent to the backpacker haven of "KhaoSan Road," students, artists, and those seeking an alternative atmosphere come here to dine, listen to Jazz and walk in the park. Although it has changed much over the years, some of it still remains the same. The old shop houses most date back roughly a hundred years and the old fortress of Pra Sumen date back to time of King Rama I. It is one of only two remaining from the original fourteen built. It's ancient yet it stands there towering above the park and Pra Athit Road for all to see and to admire. ...