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(Cult)ure
The antithesis to condensed streets stocked with trinkets and overpriced soup. Avoiding nauseating tourist staples showcasing fabricated culture: reconstructed buildings sporting “North Face” logos and boxes of Buddha keychains.
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Behind the shores of tourism, this section will focus on little known educational spaces, underground art and music scenes, abandoned urban exploration. As well as, interesting hikes, streets and activities that peel away a piece of everyday eccentric local culture.
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Shikshantar andolan & Swaraj University
Follow these educational resource centres in deschooling and self-designed learning.
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Siriraj medical museum
A.k.a the "Museum of Death." Bangkok's disturbing forensic museum featuring varieties of dead babies that'll induce nightmares and possibly vomit.
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The North Gate Jazz Co-Op
Live jazz club in Chiang Mai, Thailand packs in talented musicians from all over the world.
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Sathorn Unique
Bangkok's deserted derelict building is the perfect setting for photographers, urban adventurers or those willing to mix curiosity with some courage.