Bangkok Neighborhoods

Neighborhoods

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  • Banglamphu

    After the fall of Ayutthaya, farmers first settled this area starting along...
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  • Bangrak

    It might be ironic that Bangrak means "Village of Love" as the city's most...
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  • Chatuchak

    The district shares its name with Bangkok's popular weekend market, only...
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  • Dusit

    In contrast to crowded residential neighborhoods and the clusters of high-rises...
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  • Huay Kwang

    Most travelers might initially see this district as devoid of history and...
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  • Klong Toey

    Poorest neighborhoods and areas known for drug problems and crime.
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  • Pathumwan

    Pathumwan encompasses the commercial heart of Bangkok. Just as all roads...
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  • Payathai

    Better known amongst locals than foreigners, Phayathai has taken off in...
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  • Ratchathewi

    Most tourists will overlook these two neighborhoods stopping either in...
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  • Sathorn

    Less hectic than nearby Bangrak, Sathorn contains Bangkok's ultramodern...
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  • Thonburi

    Often neglected for tourism except for its famous Wat Arun, Thonburi is...
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  • Yannawa/Bangklolaem

    A bit outside of the central city, Yannawa and Bangklolaem are still along...
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  • Sukhumvit

    One of the busiest thoroughfares in Bangkok, Sukhumvit Road heads east...
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  • Chinatown/Yaowarat

    Many metropolises have one and Bangkok is no exception. Chinatown came...
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  • Ekamai

    Soi Ekamai, also known as Sukumvit Soi 63, is a main street extending north...
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  • Thonglor

    Soi Thonglor, also known as Sukumvit Soi 55, is a main street extending...
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  • Ladprao

    Ladprao is popular with expats who have settled into life in Bangkok. It...
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  • Khao San Road

    Just a short street, but Khao San Road has informally given its name to...
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  • Nonthaburi

    Bordering the north edge of Bangkok and along the Chao Phraya River, Nonthaburi...