Originally Posted by
aterug
1) Some temples (maybe Mae Nak Phra Khanong) , Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo
2) food - the nytimes article is in my first email, can we also use this
http://importfood.com/saochingcha_guide.html as another guide ? I would love to sample a lot of different dishes and not sit in a fancy restaurant.
3) Tor Kor market
4) 'Love Scene' on 23 near Cowboy for fresh seafood - I love seafood.
5) Want to try Durian (if in season)
6) traditional thai massage outside wat pho or heartland spa ?
2) The import food map is mostly about street food but it also mentions Chote Chitr favored by the New York Times.
I'd also check out Austin Bush's excellent
food blog.
4) I've never been to Love Scene, but I've tried Kin Lom Chom Saphan, Ban Klang Nam and a few others. You could do worse than Kin Lom Chom Saphan and it has an interesting view of the Rama VIII bridge.
6) Having a massage on the grounds of Wat Pho can be fun but it's also quite crowded and can be relatively hot. The school next to the temple is ok and can be worthwhile. Heartland seems more professional and has more privacy. Be warned though, Heartland is popular with locals and visitors alike and can be fully booked at times so reservations are a good idea.
Another place I've been meaning to try is Ruen Nuad.