Bangkok's best boat noodles might be in Bang Na, and Dave and Kim's day in this underrated neighborhood proves it. Boutique luxury at De Botan Hotel, shopping at the massive Mega Bang Na and IKEA, and a bowl at Thong Smith Siamese Boat Noodles that is worth every baht.
Why Bang Na Deserves a Day
Most tourists stick to Sukhumvit, Siam, or the Old Town, but Bang Na offers a completely different side of Bangkok: modern, spacious, and where locals actually live and play. Dave and Kim spend a full day here to show what travelers are missing.
Checking Into De Botan Hotel
The base for the day is De Botan Hotel, a boutique luxury option in Bang Na. For travelers who want style without the Sukhumvit price tag, the video gives a look at what this neighborhood's hotel scene delivers.
Mega Bang Na and IKEA
Shopping is the other anchor of the day: Mega Bang Na, one of Thailand's largest malls, on Bang Na-Trat Road and open daily from ten in the morning to ten at night, with IKEA sitting inside it. Between the two, you can furnish a condo and window shop a whole afternoon away.
Thong Smith: Boat Noodles Gone Premium
The finale is Thong Smith Siamese Boat Noodles, the most expensive boat noodle restaurant in Bangkok and, by the couple's verdict, the most delicious they have ever tasted. Luxury ingredients and a premium broth completely change what boat noodles can be, yet it still costs less than you might think.
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