No matter which direction you travel on the canal, you will meet the Chao Phraya River, where you can catch a boat across to Thonburi on the public riverboats that constantly pass by.

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If you have ever been to chains like Fogo de Chao or Texas de Brazil, or the many individual churrascarias around the country, you know this unique cooking and dining style.

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Once back at the pier, take the cross-river ferry back to Pakret and head for the main Chao Praya Express Boat Pier (the same pier where you disembarked earlier).

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By the time you board the boat, night will be falling, and the views of Bangkok from the Chao Praya River at night are pure magic.

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