Popular Streets and Neighbourhoods of Bangkok

Yaowarat Road in Bangkok Chinatown are one of the oldest Chinese communities in Thailand and is always an attraction, ranking high on any traveller's list of things to see in Bangkok. And it should! Yaowarat, Sampeng Lane and all the small shopping streets around are buzzing with activity day and night. It's a gigantic market made of tiny shops packed against each other for almost a square kilometre. It's crowded, very hot, fun and utterly eclectic, selling everything from wholesale fabric to fashion accessories and cooking equipment. All the sidewalks and intersections of Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Road are cluttered ...

Khaosan Road, together with Soi Rambuttri, is a vibrant street in the Banglamphu district of Bangkok, not far from the famous Wat Phra Kaew (The Grand Palace) and Wat Pho ...

Siam Square has changed a lot over the years. What used to be a maze of narrow lanes, low-rise buildings, budget shops, dark restaurants, and old cinemas has become one of Bangkok’s most vibrant shopping and lifestyle areas ...

Talat Noi is a historic neighbourhood located in the heart of Bangkok, just next to Chinatown. It is worth mentioning that 'Talat Noi' means 'small market', but despite the name, there is no real market in this area. It's a maze of narrow lanes lined with old houses, fancy coffee shops, and mechanic workshops packed to the ceiling with greasy engine parts. It is situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, across from the famous Chinatown district. Talat Noi has a rich history that dates back to the late 19th century when it was a ...

For over a century, Song Wat Road quietly existed as one of Bangkok's most anonymous streets. Running parallel to the famous Yaowarat Road in Chinatown, this 1.2-kilometre stretch was lined with neglected shophouses, empty warehouses, and small local businesses that few visitors ever noticed ...

Ong Ang Walking Street or Khlong Ong Ang Night Market is a popular shopping and dining destination located at the end of Bangkok's Chinatown. The market is situated along a canal and is known for its lively atmosphere, bustling stalls, and delicious food ...

Banthat Thong Road is the place to be if you are looking for a trendy and lively neighbourhood filled with delicious street food and restaurants. It is located between Hua Lamphong Station and Siam ...

Sampeng Lane is one of those streets in Chinatown I always seem to end up at. It’s a narrow, hectic alley running behind Yaowarat Road, and while it’s packed and sometimes a bit overwhelming, it’s full of life and energy you don’t really find anywhere else in Bangkok ...