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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Princess Mother’s Park

Watch the sun dip below the Chao Phraya River while standing in the garden of the Princess Mother’s childhood home.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:09

    Floral Cafe

    Grab a lychee smoothie and a lavender rose tea blend at Floral Cafe. The shaded terrace is perfect for cooling down before the heat of the day peaks.

  2. 17:39

    Princess Mother Memorial Park

    Walk through the garden of the Princess Mother Memorial Park. The grounds are open until 18:00, so you have plenty of time to explore the exhibition halls and the full-scale model of the old house before the light changes.

  3. 18:09

    Princess Mother Memorial Park

    Stand in the garden as the sun sets toward the WSW. The golden light reflects off the river, casting a warm glow on the historic buildings.

  4. 18:54

    Pak Khlong Talat

    Stroll down to Pak Khlong Talat, the wholesale flower market. It is open 24/7, so the night shift is in full swing with colorful bouquets and the scent of fresh jasmine.

Local tip

The museum inside the memorial park closes at 16:30, but the garden remains accessible until 18:00. Plan to arrive early if you want to see the interior exhibits.

Check before you go

  • Princess Mother Memorial Park garden hours are 06:00-18:00 daily.
  • Museum hours are 08:30-16:30 daily.
  • Floral Cafe is open Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00.

Worth knowing

  • Floral Cafe is open at 17:09 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bangkok (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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