The Roots Routes

25/07/2026

Discover Talat Noi & Charoen Krung, A Neighborhood Full of Stories! 🍜🎨✨

Join Charoen CITYZEN: Charoen Pung Edition and explore the neighborhood through local food, art, and stories passed down through generations.
Grab your Neighborhood Adventure Map, discover local spots, collect stamps, and stand a chance to win special prizes along the way!

📍 The Corner House, Charoen Krung 35
📅 24–30 July 2026 (except Mondays)
⏰ 11 AM–7 PM
🎟️ Free entry!

Come explore, taste, and discover the hidden stories of the neighborhood with us.
Follow us for more hidden stories of Bangkok. ✨

#เจริญCITIZEN #เจริญพุงEdition

09/07/2026

Most people experience Bangkok from the road, through traffic, busy streets, and fast-paced city life.

But from the water, Bangkok feels completely different.

Along the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok’s canals, you’ll see historic landmarks, riverside communities, wooden houses, temples, and everyday local life moving at a slower pace.

This is not a hidden side of Bangkok. It is simply a side many visitors miss.

Inspired by Bangkok’s classic river taxis, this restored wooden boat experience lets you explore the waterways that shaped the city for generations.

Ready to see Bangkok from a different perspective?

Click the link in our bio to learn more and book your Roots Routes boat experience.

04/07/2026

Pak Khlong Talat isn‘t just Bangkok’s famous flower market, it‘s also a hidden center of belief. 🌺🙏

Wander a little deeper, and you’ll discover offerings, shrine figurines, and black roses that reveal a fascinating side of Thai culture many visitors never notice. ✨

Looking for these offerings? You can find them at

นาถดาวเรือง (Natt Daoruang)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qJTdnr1BPx14cSuZ9

เบส-บอล บายศรี (Best-Ball Bai Sri)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2SP7nYcxmTbCN5V1A

Follow us for more episodes of Roots Hoods, where we uncover the hidden stories behind Thailand‘s culture, history, and everyday places.

01/07/2026

We’re honoured to share that The Roots Routes has been featured by Travel Daily Media through the Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) interview series.

At The Roots Routes, we believe tourism is about creating meaningful connections between people, culture, heritage, and local communities. Through thoughtful experience design, we strive to create journeys that inspire, connect, and leave a positive impact.

This recognition reflects the shared efforts of our communities, partners, clients, and everyone who believes tourism can be a force for cultural preservation and sustainable development.

Thank you to Travel Daily Media for featuring our story.

For many entrepreneurs, tourism is about destinations; but for The Roots Routes' Sirada Pichayapaiboon, it is about people.

12/06/2026

Did you know Trat is more than just the gateway to Koh Chang? 🌊

Before heading to the islands, stop by Baan Tha Som, a quiet riverside community where freshwater meets the sea.

The must-try here? Fresh local oysters 🦪
Big, plump, and opened right on the spot by the local community.

Stay tuned for the full guide on our blog!

02/06/2026

Celebrating World Bike Day 2026 with Active Transit Bangkok at BTS Visionary Park. 🚲🌿

Cycling is more than a mode of transport, it is a pathway to healthier communities, cleaner cities, and more meaningful connections with the places around us.

We’re excited to be part of the movement and to explore how active mobility and sustainable tourism can work together to create positive impact.

Through our Cultural Audio Discovery Platform, we encourage people to slow down, travel deeper, and uncover the stories behind the places they visit. One ride, one story, and one connection at a time!

Thank you UN-HABITAT for the invitation and for bringing together so many inspiring voices to reimagine more sustainable and people-centered cities.

06/05/2026

Across Thailand, colors carry meaning beyond what we first see 🎨
Wednesday is connected to Green 💚, a color linked to Mercury in ancient Thai astrology, often associated with balance, wisdom, and renewal.
Some colors stand out loudly.
Green feels different. It blends into the atmosphere, becoming part of the calmness and rhythm of these spaces.
This series is about slowing down and noticing the details hidden in plain sight 🔍
What colors have you been noticing lately? 👀
Follow along as we explore each day through its color 🎨

27/04/2026

In Thai culture, each day is connected to a color influenced by ancient astrology .
Tuesday is represented by Pink 💗, associated with Mars, often seen as a symbol of strength, protection, and quiet resilience.

Pink is worn for good fortune and protection , but the color also appears naturally across cultural spaces. In temples, pink can be found in lotus offerings placed with intention, in soft tones across walls and ornaments, and in delicate details that quietly shape the atmosphere of these spaces ✨
Finding Pink becomes a way of observing culture more closely 🔍
Not just seeing color, but noticing how meaning is expressed through offerings, textures, and moments of devotion.

We continue the week through color
Notice what appears when you start looking 👀
Follow along as we continue exploring each day through its color 🎨
Follow us for more!

24/04/2026

(ENGLISH BELOW)

✨ สวัสดีวันสงกรานต์อีกรอบค่า เพราะสงกรานต์ ยังไม่จบ!

วันนี้เราอยากชวนไปสัมผัสงานสงกรานต์ใกล้กรุงเทพฯนี่เอง ที่ "พระประแดง"

จากเมืองหน้าด่านสำคัญของกรุงเทพในอดีต และวันนี้ก็ยังเป็นชุมชนชาวมอญที่ยังคงมีชีวิตชีวา และหลายคนก็อาจจะยังไม่เคยไปเลย 👀

ก่อนอื่นเราขอเกริ่นเรื่อง ชาวมอญ ก่อนซักนิด

"มอญ" ถือเป็นหนึ่งในกลุ่มชาติพันธุ์ที่เก่าแก่ที่สุดในเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้เลยทีเดียวและมีบทบาทสำคัญในการก่อร่างสร้างวัฒนธรรมของภูมิภาคในหลายๆด้านเลย ทั้งด้านภาษา ศิลปะ และพุทธศาสนา

และจนถึงทุกวันนี้ ชุมชนมอญในพระประแดงก็ยังคงสืบสานประเพณี เทศกาล และงานศิลปะเหล่านี้ไว้เอาไว้ให้เราได้สัมผัสกันในช่วงสงกรานต์✨

ดังนั้นเราอยากชวนคุณมาทำความรู้จักกับวัฒนธรรมมอญให้มากขึ้น
ที่ “หมู่บ้านเว่ขะราว” 🌿

🧵 ภายในงานจะมีกิจกรรมสนุกๆอย่าง DIY workshop ให้ลองทำ ทั้ง
• ทำ “ธงตะขาบจิ๋ว” สัญลักษณ์มงคลของชาวมอญ เก็บกลับบ้านเป็นการเริ่มต้นปีใหม่ที่จะโชคดีสุดๆ
• ทำ “พัด” ด้วยเทคนิคตอกกระดาษแบบดั้งเดิม สีสันน่ารักสดใสสุดๆไปเลย

ลองมาค่อยๆ ใช้เวลาเดิน คุย ลองทำ กับงานสงกรานต์ในแบบ"มอญ" ที่หนึ่งปีมีหนึ่งหน กันค่า! 💛

📍 หมู่บ้านเว่ขะราว, พระประแดง
https://maps.app.goo.gl/P1tbaapX2HGkdktj6
📅 24–27 เมษายน | ตั้งแต่เวลา 17:00 น. เป็นต้นไป

#สงกรานต์พระประแดง #วัฒนธรรมมอญ #เที่ยวใกล้กรุง

✨ Songkran isn’t over yet! let’s experience something a little different!

Step into a side of Phra Pradaeng, once a fortified town protecting Bangkok, now home to vibrant Mon communities that many people overlook 👀💦

The Mon people are among the oldest ethnic groups in Southeast Asia, with roots in what is now Myanmar and Thailand.
They’ve played a key role in shaping early civilizations in the region especially in language, art, and Buddhism.

Today, Mon communities in Phra Pradaeng continue to preserve their unique traditions, festivals, and crafts. They're alive and thriving during Songkran ✨

We’re inviting you to experience this charm firsthand
in Wae Kharaw Village 🌿

This isn’t just about water splashing
it’s about stories, traditions, and craftsmanship passed down through generations

🧵 Join hands-on workshops and create something of your own
• Make a mini “Tong Takrab” (centipede flag), a symbolic Mon decoration
• Create your own hand fan using traditional paper-hammering techniques

Take it slow
walk, chat, create, and soak in a different rhythm of Songkran
one that feels more local, more meaningful 💛

📍 Wae Kharaw Village, Phra Pradaeng
https://maps.app.goo.gl/P1tbaapX2HGkdktj6
📅 24–27 April | From 5:00 PM onwards

You might just discover a whole new way to experience Songkran 😉