Sathorn is a central district in Bangkok that runs from the edge of Lumpini Park and the new One Bangkok lifestyle complex all the way to the Chao Phraya River. It’s known for its tall office buildings, luxury hotels, embassies, and rooftop bars, but the area also has a more local side.
Bangkok Flower Market (The Pak Khlong Talat) is a picturesque sight in the old town. The marketplace hosts dozens of vendors selling just about everything, from fresh-cut flowers and potted plants to traditional garlands and flower arrangements.
Tha Phra Chan is a historic pier on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Named after a bronze bell that once hung in a nearby temple, this important transportation hub serves as a gateway to many notable attractions in Bangkok Old Town, including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho.
Wat Suthat (Giant Swing) is a famous Buddhist temple dating back to the late 18th century. It’s mostly known for its towering red teak swing standing at 21 m. Due to its towering height, it can be seen from other areas in Bangkok Old Town. Originally used in a Brahminic ritual to celebrate the rice harvest, the swing was later incorporated into Buddhist ceremonies.
Museum Siam in Bangkok Old Town offers an interactive and engaging way to learn about Thailand’s history and culture. It occupies a 19th-century building on Sanam Chai Road, which puts you within a 5-minute walk of Wat Pho. The museum’s exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including the Thai monarchy, cultural traditions and daily life.
Tha Maharaj is a riverside community mall in Bangkok’s Old Town, just next door to Tha Phra Chan Pier. It’s one of those places I like to stop by after wandering around the temples or the amulet markets nearby.
Tha Tian Market is a sizable community marketplace on Rattanakosin Island, right next to Wat Pho. It offers a unique shopping experience, thanks to its largely local clientele. Most of the vendors sell dried salted seafood wholesale and retail, but you can also find fresh produce, antiques, and daily necessities.
The Siam Commercial Bank Talat Noi Branch is a historic building located on the Chao Phraya riverside, not far from Bangkok Chinatown. Opened in 1908, it is Thailand’s oldest operating bank branch, it was designed by Italian architect Annibale Rigotti in the Beaux-Arts style.
Naam 1608 is a great restaurant and bar right by the Chao Phraya River, with a cosy atmosphere and beautiful views of the Chinese temple on the other side of the river
The Holy Rosary Church, also known as Kalawar Church, is located close to River City and just next to the beautiful Siam Commercial Bank. It was built between 1891 and 1897, and its Gothic-style arched doors and Roman Catholic stained-glass windows are renowned for their beauty.
One of the most popular attractions in Talat Noi is the Talat Noi Street Art and Murals, a series of colourful murals and street art installations that can be found throughout the neighbourhood.
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Chow Sue Kong temple is an elaborate structure and is believed to have been constructed in 1804. It is among the oldest temples that serve the Hokkien-Chinese community in Talat Noi
Bangkok Riverside is the most attractive part of Bangkok and every visitor should go around there one day, or even better book a hotel on the river bank.
Discover Bangkok’s vibrant neighbourhoods! Sukhumvit bustles with nightlife and shopping. Siam offers high-end malls, Silom mixes business and nightlife.
Siam district in Bangkok is a vibrant area renowned for its many high-end shopping malls, lively atmosphere and central location easy to access by BTS Skytrain.
Bangkok’s Old Town, Rattanakosin Island, is a historic area that reflects the city’s rich cultural heritage. The Grand Palace, a magnificent architectural feat and former royal residence, is a focal point.
There’s a lot to do in Bangkok’s Silom district, enjoy the city’s skyline from rooftop bars, enjoy diverse cuisines at restaurants available to all budgets, from Michelin-starred eateries to street food stalls, dive into the vibrant nightlife scene.
Khaosan Road, together with Soi Rambuttri, is a vibrant street in the Banglamphu district of Bangkok, not far from the famous Wat Phra Kaew (The Grand Palace) and Wat Pho.
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