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Silom
/ Surawong / Sathon
Don’t agree that Bangkok is a real cosmopolitan
city until you see these three business districts.
A large number of huge international businesses
like airlines, banks and finance houses make the
areas a large cultural melting pot that is lively
with both Thai white-collar workers and expatriates.
The areas yet offer upmarket accommodations and
exciting night entertainments.
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Siam
/ Ratchadamri
Looking for where to shop in Bangkok. No other
places are better than Siam and Ratchadamri. The
areas house numerous world-class shopping centres,
all are connected by skytrain. You can find every
brand name or even buy Thai products ranging from
low-priced to the most expensive ones here. Besides
being a haven for shopaholics, the areas offer
luxurious and mid-range hotels.
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Sukhumvit
/ New Phetburi
The section of Sukhumvit from Nana to Ekkamai
is perhaps the largest expat community in Bangkok.
The area is both convenient with the skytrain
operating along the street and fascinating with
upscale serviced apartments, ethnic restaurants,
shopping areas and pubs & bars.
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Ratchadaphisek
Ratchadaphisek is especially popular among Asian
tourists since the area is packed with a great
choice of seafood restaurants, mid-range hotels,
massage parlours, shopping malls and night entertainments.
And nowadays, it can be easily reached by subway.
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Khao San Road
and Banglamphu
If you don’t know where to start in Bangkok or
even in the Southeast Asia, let’s make your way
to Khao San Road. It is a heaven for backpackers
from around the globe. You can find cheap guesthouses,
great meals at low prices, hip bars and everything
needed for travelling here. This fabulous, short
road is so close to the Grand Palace and other
famous attractions.
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Rattanakosin
Island
Tourists
always want to appreciate the charm and the
glorious past of our kingdom. The best place
is the Rattanakosin Island, a well-preserved
historic area surrounded with the Chao Phraya
River and canals. The island which once was
very important as the old downtown contains
several spectacular landmarks of Bangkok such
as the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald
Buddha, Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Giant
Swing, etc.
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Chinatown
When in Bangkok, don’t miss a trip to Yaowarat,
the largest Chinese community in Thailand where
you can enjoy a fascinating glimpse of China.
Many of its small alleys are exciting and worth
strolling around as they are full of exotic Chinese
merchandise. This is the best place for Chinese
food and street vendors as well.
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Pin
Klao
This is the nice place to find accommodations
near Bangkok’s major attractions such as Khao
San Road and the Grand Palace. It is also close
to the Southern Bus Terminal, which provides easy
transport to the southern part of Thailand. Though
not yet a peak tourist spot, the developed living
area offers all modern tourist amenities like
shopping, dining and nightlife in the real Thai
ambience.
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Rama
III
Rama III area is an excellent location for business
premises as it is close to busy business areas
like Sathon and Bangrak. Several condominiums
and residences for expats are located here.
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Bangna
Bangna is an industrial area and also the gateway
to Suvarnabhumi International Airport and the
eastern region of Thailand including Pattaya,
Chonburi and Rayong.
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Ramkhamhaeng
It is a crowded university area with all affordable
residences and facilities. With Latphrao and Ramkhamhaeng
Roads, the area offers easy access to Latphrao
subway station and Suvarnabhumi International
Airport. The area is continually developed with
apartment buildings, hotels and entertainment
establishments and becomes another popular place
for both business travellers and holidaymakers.
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