Neighborhood (Re)Focus: Thonburi, Bangkok's Brooklyn [Season 4, Episode 16]

In another Neighborhood Focus, the guys revisit an area
discussed in Season 2: Thonburi, roughly defined as the 'other
side' of the river from downtown Bangkok. 'Revisit' on the show
that is, cause both Greg and Ed have lived in Thonburi for a
while - we never left. :) 


So why talk about it again? Well, a lot has changed on our
side of Bangkok in the two years since we first covered it. The
mega chic complex at Icon Siam has sparked a lot of development
in the area properly known as Khlong San. The guys discuss their
thoughts on Icon about a year after its opening and conclude that
it seems to have improved considerably, with more food options
and a greater community feel. It's still 'just a mall,' but props
to the developers for trying to do something different, and both
Greg and Ed consider it worth a visit. 


The boys then wander the neighborhood, noting the
ramshackle homes practically touching the super expensive
residences at Icon Siam before hitting a few notable bars and
restaurants along the river, ending up at Klong San market and
noshing on some great raisin bread. Greg ponders that the Khlong
San area of Thonburi is poised to possibly become the Thong Lor
of the other side of the river.


Listen in for details and the names of places the guys
recommend.


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