Looking for a great short day trip to make from Bangkok? Bang Krachao, a small artificial island formed by a bend in the Chao Phraya River and a canal at its western end, is a great place to visit. Considered the green lung of Bangkok, the area technically lies within Phra Pradaeng District, which is in Samut Prakan Province, but it is so close to Bangkok that it makes it a great place to visit as a day trip. Within...