Tucked away in the shadow of the Thornburi side of the Memorial Bridge, Wat Prayoon is a pretty temple complex surrounding a small artificial hill where model houses – shrines to family members – are perched. As well as being a very peaceful place to wander around, the main attraction of Wat Prayoon are the snapping turtles, which live in the ponds around the temple. For 10 baht (about £0.14) you can buy a plate of fruit or bread, and feed the turtles. The local belief is that doing so gains special merit. The oldest turtles – their shells covered in moss – are old hands at being fed, but it’s the younger ones – trying to keep from drifting off in the current –that’ll have you reaching over the water with your piece of fruit and taking the risk of falling in.

Soi 1, Thanon Thetsaban, ThornburiNearest Boat Stop: Tha Saphon Pier then walk acroos Memorial BridgeOpen: Dialy 9.00am-6.00pm

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