Timeline
10:30
Pick up a silk scarf or small textile at the Jim Thompson Store. The flagship store opens at 09:00 and is quiet in the morning. The four floors offer a clear view of the brand's full range without the afternoon crowds.
10:55
Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute Snake Farm
Walk to the Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute Snake Farm. Arrive just before the 11:00 venom extraction show. The institute opens at 08:30 on weekdays, so you will have time to see the snake collection before the main presentation begins. The show explains the dangerous kinds of snakes in Thailand and safety procedures.
12:00
Head to Edoya for lunch. This is one of Bangkok's oldest and most reputable Japanese restaurants, known for its warm, traditional style. Lunch sets are available until 14:00, making it a perfect spot to settle in after the show. The restaurant is a short walk from the Snake Farm.
Local tip
The Snake Farm shows run at 11:00 and 14:30 on weekdays. If you arrive after 11:00, you will have to wait for the 14:30 show. Edoya is open for lunch until 14:00, so timing your visit to the Snake Farm for the 11:00 slot allows you to eat immediately after.
Check before you go
- Jim Thompson Store opens at 09:00.
- Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute Snake Farm opens at 08:30 on weekdays.
- Edoya lunch service ends at 14:00.
Worth knowing
- Edoya is open at 12:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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