Neil Niwas
Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok
“Canal-side teak sanctuary”
Vibe
A quiet teak retreat sits on the Thonburi canal, where private piers meet a garden shaded by a century-old lychee tree.
“Canal-side teak sanctuary”
An 1890 teak residence built for a Rama V royal official, restored over seven years.
Canal-side Thonburi living with daily breakfast served on a wooden deck beside the water.
Four guest rooms showcasing original Rama V period teak shutters, wooden staircases, and antique furnishings.
On a canal bank in Thonburi, steps from Itsaraphap station and near Wat Arun.
Rooms
Original latticed teak shutters, polished timber floors, and period antiques define the four intimate bedrooms named after Thai animals.
Backstory
Built in 1890 for King Rama V official Phraya Aharn Borirak, the residence was meticulously restored over seven years by Veena Mahasith.
Eat & drink
Mornings begin on the wooden canal deck, with fresh fruit and hot dishes served as boats drift along Khlong Bangkok Yai.
The neighborhood
Tucked along a quiet Thonburi waterway, the house sits minutes from Itsaraphap station and within easy walking distance of Wat Arun.
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