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Bangkok Confidential #3: Insider Picks for Food Tours, Creative Spots, and Shopping

Delight Your Taste Buds on a Bangkok Food Tour

Indulge in authentic street eats like tea steeped in a sock, kanom duichai, and pork soup from corner stalls. This culinary tour through old Thonburi lets you sample nearly every vendor! We also explore a vibrant local market, an artist's house, and glide along the canals by boat.

+66 959439222, bangkokfoodtours.com.

Unwind Amid Creativity at Jam Factory

A vibrant hub for hipsters and creatives, Jam Factory houses architecture and graphic design studios, a bookstore, Thai-made design shop, gallery, café, and two restaurants. It's the ultimate spot to soak up Bangkok's artistic scene.

41/1-5 Charoennakhon Road. +66 28610950, facebook.com/TheJamFactoryBangkok/.

Savor the Vibe at Luka Café

This charming spot unites a talented group of friends: exceptional coffee from a photographer-barista, premium teas from Tea Atelier, delectable dishes by Chef Sirote Udomthongsuk, and stylish decor from Casa Pagoda. Everything harmonizes perfectly.

Thanon Pan. +66 26378558, facebook.com/lukabangkok.

Score Fresh Finds in Bangkok's Shopping Centers

Beat the heat in air-conditioned bliss at Terminal 21, where bargain-packed stalls line the first-floor 'Tokyo' zone. Nearby at EmQuartier, head to Another Story (facebook.com/AnotherStoryOfficial), Bangkok's answer to Colette, complete with a cozy café.

Sukhumvit Soi 19. +66 21080888, terminal21.co.th.