Browse Bangkok neighbourhoods with guides to local areas, markets, and sights. Discover districts with temples, street food, and riverside walks in Thailand’s capital.
Ari district is one of the most appealing neighborhoods in Bangkok for travelers who want a mix of local life and modern café culture. Located on Phahonyothin Road, Ari sits just 5 km north of Siam in the inner city zone and is easy to reach by BTS Sukhumvit Line
Maha Rat Road runs behind the Grand Palace along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok’s historic Rattanakosin district. This lively street connects famous temples like Wat Pho, known for its giant reclining Buddha, and Wat Phra Kaew at the Grand Palace.
Soi Rambuttri is a small horseshoe-shaped street running parallel to the famous Khao San Road and Phra Athit Road. The name refers to Princess Pao Suriyakul, daughter of Prince Rama Isares, who funded the construction of a bridge honouring her father.
Some streets and neighbourhoods of Bangkok are already well known, such as Yaowarat and Khaosan Road, and even Talat Noi is now quite popular with travellers. But there are many others; some have gained popularity with locals first before visitors discovered them
Bangrak is one of those areas in Bangkok that quietly holds some of the city’s richest stories. Stretching along the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River, just south of Chinatown and north of Sathorn, Bangrak has long been a place where cultures meet.
Pratunam is where Bangkok gets loud, chaotic, and busy — in the best possible way. It’s just a short walk from the sleek malls of Siam, but the vibe here is completely different.
Sathorn is a central district in Bangkok that runs from the edge of Lumpini Park and the new One Bangkok lifestyle complex all the way to the Chao Phraya River. It’s known for its tall office buildings, luxury hotels, embassies, and rooftop bars, but the area also has a more local side.
Bangkok Flower Market (The Pak Khlong Talat) is a picturesque sight in the old town. The marketplace hosts dozens of vendors selling just about everything, from fresh-cut flowers and potted plants to traditional garlands and flower arrangements.
Tha Phra Chan is a historic pier on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Named after a bronze bell that once hung in a nearby temple, this important transportation hub serves as a gateway to many notable attractions in Bangkok Old Town, including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho.
Wat Suthat Thepwararam (Giant Swing) is a famous Buddhist temple dating back to the late 18th century. It’s mostly known for its towering red teak swing standing at 21 m. Due to its towering height, it can be seen from other areas in Bangkok Old Town.
Tha Maharaj is a riverside community mall in Bangkok’s Old Town, just next door to Tha Phra Chan Pier. It’s one of those places I like to stop by after wandering around the temples or the amulet markets nearby.
Tha Tian Market is a sizable community marketplace on Rattanakosin Island, right next to Wat Pho. It offers a unique shopping experience, thanks to its largely local clientele. Most of the vendors sell dried salted seafood wholesale and retail, but you can also find fresh produce and daily necessities.
The Siam Commercial Bank Talat Noi Branch is a historic building located on the Chao Phraya riverside, not far from Bangkok Chinatown. Opened in 1908, it is Thailand’s oldest operating bank branch, it was designed by Italian architect Annibale Rigotti in the Beaux-Arts style.
The Holy Rosary Church, also known as Kalawar Church, is located close to River City and just next to the beautiful Siam Commercial Bank. It was built between 1891 and 1897, and its Gothic-style arched doors and Roman Catholic stained-glass windows are renowned for their beauty.
One of the most popular attractions in Talat Noi is the Talat Noi Street Art and Murals, a series of colourful murals and street art installations that can be found throughout the neighbourhood.
Don’t expect a traditional market in Talat Noi. The name means ‘small market’, but it refers to the neighbourhood’s history rather than an actual market. Still, a small street market exists where locals buy vegetables, fruits and snacks each morning.
Chow Sue Kong temple is an elaborate structure and is believed to have been constructed in 1804. It is among the oldest temples that serve the Hokkien-Chinese community in Talat Noi
Bangkok Riverside is the most attractive part of Bangkok and every visitor should go around there one day, or even better book a hotel on the river bank.
Discover Bangkok’s vibrant neighbourhoods! Sukhumvit bustles with nightlife and shopping. Siam offers high-end malls, Silom mixes business and nightlife.
Siam district in Bangkok is a vibrant area renowned for its many high-end shopping malls, lively atmosphere and central location easy to access by BTS Skytrain.