Comments on: Vanishing Bangkok: A Visit to Baan Bu Metalwork Factory

By: Mike C.

Mike C. — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:57:02 +0000

Great piece. Experiences like this bring meaning to my travels in LOS. Please share more.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:04:12 +0000

Hey Andrewp, no, but close guess. You're thinking of the Monk's Bowl Village, Baan Baht, which is at the foot of Wat Saket on Rachadamnoen Avenue. That's well worth a visit too, and not so hard to find!

By: Andrewp

Andrewp — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:47:35 +0000

Are these the bowls that monks use to make a resonating tone when tapped? Seems like they would!

By: Frodo Douchebaggins

Frodo Douchebaggins — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:18:14 +0000

Wasn't Bangkok Noi also where we stumbled on that wat-cum-Buddha foundry/repair shop? A veritable advent calendar of cultural delights, that part of town.

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:00:08 +0000

Hi Peter, thanks for writing. I asked about a smaller bowl and I think she said it was 4,000 baht. A bit steep for me, but it would make a great wedding gift or something like that.

By: Peter M

Peter M — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:57:03 +0000

I have heard of these hand-made bowls before and am interested in seeing them. I did not realize the Bangkok Noi village was designated as a heritage area. It certainly looks very quaint. Can you buy a bowl direct from the factory? Would you have any idea what a reasonable price would be for a smaller bowl?

By: Conan Stevens

Conan Stevens — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:40:52 +0000

Awesome Greg. I am now pleased to say that I know 1 person in Thailand who does normal things.

If my parents ever come to visit I now have 1 friend that I'll feel safe to introduce them too.

Good story. I tend to do something similar in Pattaya like trying to find all the real dodgy places around, one time on the motorscooter (it's not really a bike) I was whizzing through some fields behind a school following little foot trials to see where they went when I went zipping through a stand of trees near a small spring not realising until I saw the furnicture and the hamocks that this was also 2 Thai guys lounge room.

Bet that surprised them more than it did me.

;)

By: Serene

Serene — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:02:25 +0000

Great post Greg - great adventure too. It's so exciting finding these awesome places.

I loved that murtabak place. :)

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:48:24 +0000

Thanks Brenton. Some of the best things I've seen in Bangkok have been when I have no idea where I am. Everyone should try it! :)

By: Brenton

Brenton — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:45:08 +0000

Thanks for an excellent story. I love to hear about the forgotten worlds which exist in these big old cities.

I used the idea of 'getting lost' to find new and interesting places when I lived in Japan. Fantastic!