Bangkok Neighborhoods
List of areas to explore
After the fall of Ayutthaya, farmers first settled this area starting along the east bank of the Chao Phraya River....
It might be ironic that Bangrak means "Village of Love" as the city's most renowned red light district, Patpong,...
The district shares its name with Bangkok's popular weekend market, only it is more likely to hear it referred...
In contrast to crowded residential neighborhoods and the clusters of high-rises in the more commercial zones like...
Most travelers might initially see this district as devoid of history and primarily industrial. But a closer look...
Poorest neighborhoods and areas known for drug problems and crime.
Pathumwan encompasses the commercial heart of Bangkok. Just as all roads lead to Rome, all BTS Skytrains come to...
Better known amongst locals than foreigners, Phayathai has taken off in the past few years, becoming a beacon for...
Many of the most important historical and cultural attractions are located here in the heart of the Old City. The...
Most tourists will overlook these two neighborhoods stopping either in Pathumwan's Siam Square before arriving...
Less hectic than nearby Bangrak, Sathorn contains Bangkok's ultramodern skyline and one of its fastest-growing...
Often neglected for tourism except for its famous Wat Arun, Thonburi is the "other side of the river." This is...
A bit outside of the central city, Yannawa and Bangklolaem are still along the Chao Phraya River but are considered...
Most tourists will overlook these two neighborhoods stopping either in Pathumwan's Siam Square before arriving...
One of the busiest thoroughfares in Bangkok, Sukhumvit Road heads east out of the heart of downtown. This was Bangkok's...
Many metropolises have one and Bangkok is no exception. Chinatown came into being when Chinese merchants moved...
Soi Ekamai, also known as Sukumvit Soi 63, is a main street extending north from Sukhumvit Road and offers a great...
Soi Thonglor, also known as Sukumvit Soi 55, is a main street extending north from Sukhumvit Road and offers a...
Ladprao is popular with expats who have settled into life in Bangkok. It is connected to the rest of the city by...
Just a short street, but Khao San Road has informally given its name to its surrounding area. The name is associated...
Bordering the north edge of Bangkok and along the Chao Phraya River, Nonthaburi is typically off the beaten path....
