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Neighborhoods guide
Bangkok is a massive city with a diverse range of neighborhoods, each with its own unique charm and character. Here are a few of the most popular ones for visitors.
These are just a few of the many exciting neighborhoods in Bangkok. Each one offers something special, whether you’re a history buff, a culture vulture, a foodie, or a shopaholic. You will surely find the perfect area to suit your interests in Bangkok
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Ari
A trendy neighborhood is known for its hipster cafes, independent shops, and art galleries. It’s a great place to find unique finds and experience a more local side of Bangkok.
Banglamphu (Khao San)
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Banthat Thong/Suan Luang
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Bang Rak
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Phra Nakhon
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Pratunam
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Rattanakosin (Old City)
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Samyan (around Chulalongkorn University)
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Siam
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Silom/Sathorn
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Sukhumvit
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Talat Noi
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Talat Phlu
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Thonglor and Ekkamai
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Yaowarat (Chinatown)
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Banglamphu
Talat Noi
Talat Phlu
Yaowarat
What is Bangkok most famous for?
Top Attractions
Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to the opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Wat Phra Kaew Temple. Nearby is Wat Pho Temple, which has an enormous reclining Buddha, and on the opposite shore, Wat Arun Temple which has steps and Khmer-style spire.
Khet Phra Nakhon
This district is named after Khlong Phra Nakhon. Also known as Rattanakosin Island, It is the central district of Bangkok.
- Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan (Wat Pho)
- Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan (Loha Prasat)
- Wat Suthat (The Giant Swing)
- Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
- Khaosan Road
- Maha Chetsadabodin Pavilion Court
- National Museum (formerly the Vice King’s palace)
- Phra Maha Chedi Si Rajakarn (The Great Pagodas of Four Kings)
- Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center
Khet Samphanthawong
Samphanthawong is closely tied to Bangkok’s bustling Chinatown, with a history deeply interwoven with the city’s development and the arrival of Chinese immigrants.
- Wat Traimitr Witayaram Worawihan
- Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
- Chinatown Heritage Center
- Kalawar Church or The Holy Rosary Church (Mae Phra Luk Rosary Temple)
- Talat Noi
- Yaowarat Road
Khet Bangkok Noi
The district has a rich history deeply intertwined with the evolution of Bangkok. Once a thriving part of the Thonburi Kingdom, it has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, and the transformation of a small riverside settlement into a bustling metropolis
- Wat Chao Am
- Wat Nak Klang Worawihan
- Wat Rakhang Kositaram
- Wat Suwannaram Ratchaworawihan
- Bangkok Noi Museum
- Siriraj Medical Museum
- The National Museum of Royal Barges
- Taling Chan Floating Market
- Wang Lang Market
Khet Samphanthawong
Samphanthawong is closely tied to Bangkok’s bustling Chinatown, with a history deeply interwoven with the city’s development and the arrival of Chinese immigrants.
- Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan (Wat Arun)
- Wat Chao Mun
- Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan
- Wat Molilokkayaram Ratchawarawihan
- Wat Nak Klang
- Wat Pradu Chimphli
- Wat Ratchasittharam Ratchaworawiharn
- Wat Sangkrachai
- Wat Tha Phra
- Khlong Bang Luang Community
- Phra Ratcha Wang Derm (The Old Palace)
- Ton Son Mosque
Khet Phasi Charoen
The district’s name comes from a canal called
Khlong Phasi Charoen links the Tha Chin River to Khlong Bangkok Yai. The canal project was initiated by Phra Phasi Sombat Boribun, who later became Phraya Phison Sombat Boribun. Construction began in 1866 and was completed in 1872, and the canal was named after the man who oversaw the project.
- Wat Apson Sawan
- Wat Nak Prok
- Wat Nang Chi Worawihan
- Wat Nimmanoradi
- Wat Pak Nam Phasi Charoen
- Chao Pho Sua Shrine
- Nagaraphiron Park
- The Artist’s House (Baan Silapin)