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There couldn't have been a better place for this design gallery, at the Emporium, the most fashionable shopping mall of Bangkok. The TCDC, as abbreviation-loving Bangkokians call it, seeks to show and promote Thailand's design innovations. There is a permanent exhibition addressing the question, "What is design, and how it is influenced by factors like society, history, politics, economics, geography and religion?" There is also a temporary exhibition that often changes. If you want to enter the resource centre and the library, you can get a free one-day pass. You can only do this once and you must carry your passport with you. Spend the day reading amazing design books, or just using the Internet. If you want to visit the resource centre and library again later, you'll need to pay for a subscription.
When the Thailand Tobacco Monopoly moved all its factory operations to Chiang Rai in 2008, the lake and some adjoining land that were part of its compound, previously enjoying semi-wild vegetation, were turned into a public park. Many splendid old rain trees were cut down in order to landscape the park, in which young trees were planted instead. Adjoining the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, it is a neat park with dedicated cycling and walking paths, fixed exercise equipment and several monuments.
Museum of Thai Eroticism
According to its website: "Massive collections of Siam erotic art that will blow your eyes." Make reservation one day in advance. The founder's son has a more modest exhibition at his Green Lantern Cafe on Soi 55.
Middle East Street
See the mingling of Arab and Thai cultures in this dense Arab neighborhood by Nana station. The area is flush with tourists from across the Arab world. It's interestingly filled with shops for two things: agarwood, an expensive wood burned as incense in the Middle East, and Arab sandals.
Part of the reputable Health Land spa chain. Offers foot reflexology, traditional Thai, therapeutic and aromatherapy body massage.
Head spa & massage salon, the only head spa in Bangkok where head spa, full body massage and facial can be combined in one treatment.
A mix of expats and locals play together at this chill hangout with a wide variety of board games, as well as snacks, coffee, tea, and juice.