Exploring the Coastline near Bang Khun Thian
Not many people realize that Bangkok has its own coastline. However, its not white sandy beaches as there are only mangroves and shrimp farms. But, it is an area worth exploring which is exactly what I did on Sunday. I drove down there taking my bicycle and drone. I also did two boat trips. There is a lot more to discover and so I will be back soon to do some more exploring. The following are the photos that I tweeted live during the day. There is a link to a map in the first tweet.
Plan for today is to explore more of the coast, including Bang Khun Thian in #Bangkok. Map: https://t.co/SYZrQPn0Tj pic.twitter.com/a4QSKmMMAf
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Setting off on my drive down to Bang Khun Thian. Taking my bicycle & drone. Hopefully it won't rain pic.twitter.com/adcUEQrLHJ
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Wat Hua Krabeu Riverside Market in Bang Khun Thian, #Bangkok. Popular with Thais. Map: https://t.co/H883uqjavL pic.twitter.com/q30dCjaZ1S
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
I see "dead people" at Wat Hua Krabeu #Bangkok https://t.co/pQID1IsCje
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Wat Hua Krabeu (วัดหัวกระบือ) in Bang Khun Thian, #Bangkok pic.twitter.com/qkjMKTDff5
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
I guess this is what you call "Born again Buddhists" – at Wat Hua Krabeu (วัดหัวกระบือ) in Bang Khun Thian, #Bangkok pic.twitter.com/Kny2pEpjoM
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Khun Kala Floating Market (ตลาดน้ำคุณกะลา) in Bang Khun Thian, #Bangkok is very quiet. Map: https://t.co/NuNdBobU4a pic.twitter.com/TDPejOgxL2
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Prince Chumphon Shrine in Bang Khun Thian is shaped like a warship, 79m long & 19m wide. Map https://t.co/iWxqu5ymdp pic.twitter.com/6MGtFEkkh1
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Bang Khun Thian Museum in front of Khlong Pittayalongkorn School. Open Wednesday-Sunday. Free entrance pic.twitter.com/fUJIrtEtuu
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
On a cycle ride from Khlong Pittayalongkorn School through mangroves & out to the sea. Map: https://t.co/SYZrQP5puJ pic.twitter.com/MsOxkBs1US
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
First obstacle on the cycle route. It was good up to now. Hopefully the wooden boardwalk ahead is safe pic.twitter.com/AGyQb2ZyU6
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
I think I would class this mangrove boardwalk as approaching "Indiana Jones" level. A little adventurous pic.twitter.com/VRKFchS2nL
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Finally reached the sea. Great view, wonderful breeze. Just a bit dodgy getting there. Now to get back! pic.twitter.com/ufophjbU3k
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Drone photos showing my bicycle route in Bang Khun Thian out to the coast #Bangkok pic.twitter.com/E7OHBP8hul
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Did you know #Bangkok has a coastline? I'm on a boat trip now along the canals & out to sea. Only 50 Baht pic.twitter.com/2qzAbTiN3Q
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Map for where to catch the boat to Bangkok Seaview Restaurant: https://t.co/VgUNrdSWjS pic.twitter.com/gVqLzcm1En
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Bangkok Seaview Restaurant in Bang Khun Thian. The only way to come here is by boat. Map: https://t.co/gATvXMQBMi pic.twitter.com/auJc5Xsdjo
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
This is the boundary market between Bangkok & Samut Prakan. Due to land erosion, it's now out at sea #Thailand pic.twitter.com/TCYY6Y2xEg
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Drone photos of Bangkok Seaview Restaurant in Bang Khun Thian, #Bangkok. The only way there is by boat pic.twitter.com/WHzxhSEtjj
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
I'm now further West at "Jeng" restaurant. It's on the Pramong Canal in Samut Sakhon. Map: https://t.co/KmKJw8lunT pic.twitter.com/QOdE10VX5Q
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
There are several restaurants on either side of Pramong Canal that do free boat trips to the Temple in the Sea pic.twitter.com/F3IgmNBgfQ
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Map for Temple in the Sea in Samut Sakhon: https://t.co/z922mrbdUE (Temple is sponsored by a certain bank) pic.twitter.com/DlNsPM6C2I
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Drone photos of Pramong Canal in Samut Sakhon #Thailand pic.twitter.com/fHMteJUy19
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Fishing boats on Pramong Canal in Samut Sakhon #Thailand pic.twitter.com/y4jxo6avWN
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
I just saw this charter boat coming up Pramong Canal in Samut Sakhon. I guess they've been whale & dolphin watching pic.twitter.com/tKddHwltzZ
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
Aerial photo looking towards Bangkok. Coastline here has been eroded due to shrimp farming & cutting down mangroves pic.twitter.com/FtFRvp7SKe
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
I'm heading home now. I hope my trip has inspired you to explore this area. Here is my map: https://t.co/SYZrQP5puJ pic.twitter.com/1b7QxjAsAN
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) June 12, 2016
If lying in a coffin causes people to contemplate the inevitability of their own death it is definitely Buddhist. The third of five objects for frequent recollection which many of us (Buddhists) recite daily is – I am of a nature to die.
Not glum – just true. Especially if it makes you appreciate life here and now