Destination: the Siam Fighting Fish Gallery – the only one of its kind in the world

Ahh, Siamese Fighting Fish – animalsyou’re far more likely to see in pop culture than a real life fish fight (they don’t always fight to the death, however). Also known as betta splendens, these territorial fish typically get their own tank (or soda water bottle) to prevent any accidental fighting.

Before we get there, however, let’s back up. Arriving here requires crossing the Chao Phraya river to arrive on theBangkrachao peninsula, the peninsula that thinks it’s an island. Despite technica...