Shipped from the ancient Thai capital of Ayutthaya, the steep-roofed open-sided salas were reassembled as the riverside Thai restaurant, Thiptara. Set on teak decking around a banyan tree, each holds just two tables, ensuring intimate dining by candlelight, or sit at open river bank tables for a sublime view. Forget you’re in the middle of Bangkok, and discover why so many guests rate this the city’s best for home-style Thai cooking.