Baan Silapin

PUBLISHED January 11th, 2013 03:54 am | UPDATED March 27th, 2016 01:52 pm

Known as “The Artist’s House”, Baan Silapin is one of Bangkok’s hidden gems. While a relatively difficult place to get to, the extra effort is worth it. This dainty little village is located by a khlong, a rare sight in modern Bangkok. Full of charm and a great escape from Bangkok’s city life, Baan Silapin also has several cafés and coffee shops serving delicious Thai cuisine. The highlight? A traditional Thai puppet show that takes place everyday except on Wednesdays.

Getting there: Take the BTS to Wongwian Yai station, then hop on a taxi from there.
Phone: +66 83 034 9858
Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday: 10am to 6pm. Wednesday to Friday: 9am to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 7pm.

Joel Conceicao

When Joel’s not partaking in one of his shameless eating sessions, he likes to think of himself as a sponge – absorbing the mysteries and beauty of our world – be it through a good book or a wacky jaunt in a foreign country.