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Bangkok Areas

Discover the most interesting Bangkok areas with our Bangkok district guide. Find the best things to do, where to stay and what to eat.

Khao San Road

Khao San Road, image copyright Robert Brands image © Robert Brands
Bangkok’s backpacker central, Khao San Road is crowded, noisy and a lot of fun. It’s somewhere every visitor to Bangkok should visit at least once, even if just for a fun night out.

Rattanakosin

Rattanakosin, image copyright Earth Bound Misfit Iimage © Earth Bound Misfit I
Home to some of Bangkok’s most impressive attractions, including the stunning Grand Palace and Wat Pho, Rattanakosin is Bangkok’s historic district.

Bangkok Riverside

Bangkok Riverside, image copyright Prachanart Viriyaraks image © Prachanart Viriyaraks
The Chao Phraya River is the heart of Bangkok and the riverside one of its most charismatic areas – explore the city from the water or watch the world go by on the riverbanks

Nana And Asoke – Lower Sukhumvit

Nana And Asoke – Lower Sukhumvit, image copyright Null0image © Null0
Stretching from the start of Sukhumvit Road to Asok Station is Lower Sukhumvit, one of Bangkok’s most popular business and nightlife districts. Home to a wide range of markets, restaurants and some of the city’s most popular nightlife, Lower Sukhumvit is a mix of work and play.

Thonglor, Phrom Phong And Asoke – Central Sukhumvit

Thonglor, Phrom Phong And Asoke – Central Sukhumvit, image copyright Mike Behnken image © Mike Behnken
Central Sukhumvit (running from Sukhumvit Soi 21 to Soi 67) is Bangkok’s upmarket dining and entertainment area, and one of the city’s most desirable places to live. Home to world-class restaurants, shopping malls, and some of Bangkok’s best nightlife, Central Sukhumvit is a great place to shop, relax and unwind.

Upper Sukhumvit – On Nut, Phrakanong, And Beyond

Upper Sukhumvit – On Nut, Phrakanong, And Beyond, image copyright My Train Piximage © My Train Pix
Upper Sukhumvit – particular the On Nut and Phrakanong districts – might be more laid back than Mid and Lower Sukhumvit, but it’s quickly becoming one of Bangkok’s most interesting areas. With a huge selection of restaurants and cheap hotels, Upper Sukhumvit is a good place to stay on a budget.

Siam Square, Ratchaprasong and Ploen Chit

Siam Square, Ratchaprasong and Ploen Chit, image copyright Thangaraj Kumaravel image © Thangaraj Kumaravel
Ratchaprasong is Bangkok’s shopping capital, home to the city’s biggest shopping malls and most exclusive designer boutiques. It’s also home to Siam Square – a fashionable shopping area aimed at teens and 20-somethings – as well as some of Bangkok’s best hotels.

Silom And Sathorn

Silom And Sathorn, image copyright _PHOTO_CREATOR_image © Stock Photo
Financial district by day, party hotspot by night, Silom is one of Bangkok’s busiest areas. Home to some of Bangkok’s most expensive luxury hotels and the beautiful Lumphini Park, Silom also contains some of the city’s best bars and restaurants.

Chatuchak

Chatuchak, image copyright Nopkamon Tanayakorn image © Nopkamon Tanayakorn
Home to Bangkok’s legendary Chatuchak Weekend Market, the Chatuchak district also has some beautiful parks which are the perfect escape from the city’s traffic

Ari

Ari, image copyright Anthony Johimage © Anthony Joh
Equal parts upscale residential area and hipster hangout, the Ari neighbourhood is home to a selection of great restaurants and cafés. Although it’s off the typical Bangkok itinerary, Ari (also sometimes spelt Aree) has a lot to offer for visitors to Bangkok seeking a quieter side of the city.

Phaya Thai

Phaya Thai, image copyright David McKelvey image © David McKelvey
Located north of Siam, Phaya Thai is a mixed residential and commercial district with cheap shopping and a great range of local restaurants. It’s also where you arrive if you catch the Airport Rail Link into town

Victory Monument

Victory Monument, image copyright Mike Behnkenimage © Mike Behnken
A major transport hub, Victory Monument is not the prettiest Bangkok district, but it does have some great restaurants and interesting streets to explore

Ratchadaphisek

Ratchadaphisek, image copyright Jonas image © Jonas
Ratchadaphisek (or Ratchada, as it’s known) is an entertainment, business and residential district that’s largely unvisited by most tourists in Bangkok. Home to Royal City Avenue (RCA), one of Bangkok’s biggest nightlife districts, Ratchadaphisek is a fun area to explore.
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Bangkok Itineraries

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Bangkok Area Guide

  • Bangkok Riverside
  • Rattanakosin
  • Khao San Road
  • Chatuchak
  • Lower Sukhumvit – Nana And Asoke
  • Central Sukhumvit – Thonglor, Ekkamai And Phrom Phong
  • Upper Sukhumvit – On Nut, Phrakanong, And Beyond
  • Siam Square, Ratchaprasong and Ploen Chit
  • Silom And Sathorn
  • Ari
  • Saphan Khwai
  • Victory Monument
  • Phaya Thai
  • Ratchadaphisek

Bangkok Tips

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  • Things To Do In Bangkok
  • The Best Map Of Bangkok
  • Bangkok Food Guide
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  • Bangkok Markets
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  • Bangkok Airport Guide
  • Getting Around Bangkok
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  • Day Trips from Bangkok
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  • Best Cheap Hotels In Bangkok
  • Cheap Long Term Accommodation In Bangkok
  • Where To Change Money In Bangkok
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