With the image of a small town with many people living in, traffic jam; but once you have seen Bangkok, you will know immediately that this capital has much more than you can imagine. Each place has different highlights to discover. You can travel with BTS, public bus, taxi or just walk around.
Let’s delve into the best neighborhoods in Bangkok by Dealsee, for anyone who may be fascinated by this town and wish to be around longer next time.
Whether you’re on a business trip, a layover, route to your Thai sunny holiday, a backpacker at the beginning of a great vacation, or simply staying in Bangkok for a weekend, here are some of the best areas to stay in Bangkok. Also we will share tips for the best things to do and see in each neighborhood in Bangkok.
Thonglor
This place is a good start since it is in the center of Bangkok where you can easily get around. Thonglor is reputed to be the hippest area with many cool options of eating places from street food to Michelin Star’s, various stylish cocktails bars with fancy unique decoration.
So, this Bangkok neighborhood is perfect for a solo, couple, or a group of friends.
Ekkamai
Located near Thonglor just one BTS away or only 10 minutes’ walk. Ekkamai seems plain if compared to Thonglor but it is said that things are cheaper for food and accommodation.
Full of nice Japanese restaurants so the place is one of Japanese’s favorite. You can go shopping or sipping coffee watching people passing by in a cool café, kind of good vibes! If it happens with you to see the stars during the day, Bangkok Planetarium nearby is available from Tuesday to Sunday.
Bang Lamphu
Another list of the top neighborhoods in Bangkok, Bang Lamphu, where the famous party spot Khao San road located. Backpacker-friendly hostels, yummy street food to taste, cool market, live music, nightlife, and many more fun teen activities. Aside from going wild in a club, Bang Lamphu also has the temple, Wat Saket.
Do not miss going up on Golden Mountain to see the beautiful scenic city view there. If you come around November or when the Loy Krathong festival is held, Wat Saket is another nice option for you to float a lantern to worship and ask for forgiveness to Goddess of Water regarding to the significant of this event.
Thonburi
This is just a short ride from Bang Lamphu, 10 minutes by taxi or half an hour walk along the river and canals.
Thonburi is considered to be one of the best neighborhood in Bangkok especially tourists visiting amazing Wat Arun, spectacular Royal Barges National Museum; or Siriraj Museum where is the first royal hospital in Thailand, the starting point for modern medicine treatments with patients.
Chinatown
This is the remarkable variety of the best neighborhood in Bangkok. Chinatown is a community of Chinese for over twenty years; therefore, we have Yaowarat Road nowadays where is one of the most favorite landmarks of all foodies as there are many Thai and Chinese street food. Yaowarat is also famous for stores selling gold trinkets and treasures.
Apart from food and shopping, Wat Traimit is worth your visit. This temple is so called Wat Sam Chin means the three Chinese who people believe they jointly built this temple. Inside you will see the largest pure gold big Buddha statue in the world weighing 5.5K kilograms.
Siam
Popular area for teenagers, especially in shoppers. You can find products ranging from cheap fussy gifts to premium or brand name. Siam Paragon, MBK, Siam Discovery, all located here.
There must be some people who do not fancy shopping, then visiting Jim Thomson House is an ideal option. It is only 15 minutes’ walk from Siam Paragon, so you can completely escape from the hustle bustle to the hidden peaceful place built during World War II.
You can find one of the most beautiful Thai houses in traditional style and Thai silk by the silk entrepreneur, Jim Thomson.
Sukhumvit
Reaching to the area where is known as one of the longest roads in the world, Sukhumvit has its heart of the neighborhood at BTS Asoke.
This is also the heart of commercial, business, food, shopping, nightlife that are open like never sleep. If you want to experience Thai red-light district, try Soi Cowboy, and tell people if it looks like somewhere else.
Ko Rattanakosin
The best neighborhood in Bangkok list will not be completed without this fantastic place. Ko Rattanakosin was declared the royal district of Chakri dynasty once Bangkok turned the capital of Thailand in 1782. The local Chinese community was moved to Yaowarat to extend the area for The Grand Palace and Wat Pho.
This island is surrounded by Chao Phraya River and many canals, you can see the scenery around by boat from Tha Chang.
The Best Neighborhoods in Bangkok
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