Bangkok’s seaside escape

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00:00Did you know that Bangkok has a hidden coastline?

00:02In Bangkhunthian, this is the only district in Bangkok that has a coastline

00:07and it stretches 5 kilometers along the Gulf of Thailand.

00:11So today let's explore with some bikes and I'll take you along

00:16right to the edge of the coastline and see how beautiful it is.

00:20One of its must-visit spots is the Bangkhunthian Mangrove Bridge,

00:24a scenic cycling route through lush coastal nature.

00:28Located on Bangkhunthian Chaitalay Road, it's open daily until 6 p.m.

00:33but you'll need a private car to get there.

00:36It's pretty nice, you know, you can see the ocean,

00:38there's fishing boats and it's surrounded by mangrove trees.

00:42So if you're gonna come here, don't forget to bring a hat,

00:44wear sunscreen because the sun can get pretty hot.

00:48But today the breeze is so nice and I recommend you visiting here

00:52just once because it's very close to Bangkok, like main Bangkok.