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Monday, April 29, 2024

From mansions to mangrove forests

The Chinpracha House has opened its ground floor as a museum. Photos © Chinpracha House

Like many others, I am not in the mood to travel during the partial lockdown but that will not stop me from exploring. From my computer screen, I can explore various sites in Bangkok and also other parts of the country. This will at least give me an idea of places to add to my itinerary in the future.

Below are five recommended places you may want to virtually check out.

THE 118-YEAR-OLD MANSION IN PHUKET

Located on a 4 rai site on Krabi Road in the old town of Phuket, Chinpracha House is open as a museum for visitors to catch a glimpse of the good old times in Phuket over a century ago.

The property is a Sino-Portuguese mansion. It was built in 1903 by Phra Phitak Chinpracha, son of a wealthy Chinese…

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