Baan Silapin

Also known as “The Artist’s House,” this century-old wooden house sits on the banks of Bang Luang Canal, the former home of a merchant family, and has been transformed into a public space celebrating traditional Thai culture. This hidden gem is a great place to experience the slow life of old Bangkok, whether that’s simply relaxing by the canal, strolling around the ancient homes, sampling traditional drinks, shopping for art or catching the Thai puppet show (daily except Wednesday, arrive before 2pm).