Bangkok's 10 Best Kept Secrets

Bangkok showcases one of the most macabre exhibitions of all times at the Forensic Medicine Museum that invites curious minds to observe a plethora of ancient pathological remains that have been safeguarded for centuries. Come visit the Pathology Museum, featuring a number of preserved chambers containing genetically impaired babies. For those who have medical idiosyncrasies, this is a playground of scientific exhibits that also features a large collection of appalling parasites. This isn’t an activity for sensitive people, especially since the museum reveals a morbid collection of embalmed bodies of Thailand’s most notorious convicts.

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As a majestic three-headed elephant nestled atop a gargantuan pedestal welcomes visitors in, you can take a step back and admire the grand interiors of the Erawan Museum in Bangkok. The museum is a towering expansion which is 29 meters high and is cast in pure green-hued copper. Hundreds of travelers tumble onto the steps of this museum while roaming past Eastern clad antiques, Western inspired psychedelic décor and the religious icon, Erawan, the Hindu elephant. Situated in Samut Prakan, the museum is a gigantic architectural work that houses exquisite art collections.

Whether you’re wandering the streets of Suan Luang for a walking meal of chicken satay or waiting in a queue of eager customers for a meaty treat of steamed sea bass, Bangkok will never disappoint a true foodie. But if you’re tired after extensive hours of sightseeing and are looking for some solace, step inside the eclectic Double Dog Tea Room for a blissful retreat. Let your taste buds revel in the exotic flavors of a variety of teas, blended and presented with a unique feel. Nestled on the high streets of Chinatown, this traditional tea house offers a ceremony of delicious tea served in ceramic pots and home made buns.

Right next to Wat Mahathat is Bangkok’s biggest Amulet market that presents a fantastic expanse of religious charms, exotic talismans and ancient amulets. If you’re visiting on a Sunday you’ll come across the old faithful, followers who study the traditional amulets, their belief in keeping with the knowledge that it will ward off evil and bring good fortune. Hundreds of merchants offer an incredible variety of amulets, each encompassing a sacred purpose and charm that signifies luck, misfortune, gaiety, fertility, health etc. You can also buy traditional medicine at the Amulet market, composed of natural herbs with their own unique healing properties.