A full day of exploring Bangkok packs in a water taxi, two malls, a temple, and a tuk tuk ride. Dave and Kim start at Asok Pier going the wrong way, discover the Paladium Mall, visit Icon Siam and the must see Wat Arun, then take a long tuk tuk ride back to the Asoke Residences.
The Wrong Way Water Taxi
The day begins with a classic travel mishap: the couple boards the water taxi from Asok Pier heading the wrong direction. The mistake turns into a win, delivering a surprise shopping experience at the Paladium Mall, proof that Bangkok rewards travelers who roll with small detours.
Icon Siam on the River
Next up is Icon Siam, the famous riverside mall that has become a Bangkok landmark in its own right. Combined with the earlier Paladium stop, the day shows two very different sides of the city's shopping scene, from old school market energy to polished riverfront luxury.
Wat Arun, a Must See
Dave calls Wat Arun a must see, and the riverside Temple of Dawn earns the label. Its ornate riverside silhouette is one of the most photographed sights in Thailand, and visiting by boat keeps the day's water theme going while crossing a major landmark off the list.
The Long Tuk Tuk Ride Home
The day finishes with a long tuk tuk ride back to the Asoke Residences hotel. It is the perfect Bangkok ending: tired, happy, and rattling through the streets in the city's most iconic vehicle before the couple heads onward to Cambodia.
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