Chinatown of Bangkok

Located in the southern part of Bangkok, Chinatown is one of the most prosperous commercial areas. The flourishing state and extensive scale of Bangkok’s Chinatown can be ranked first among the ones in Southeast Asia. 

Situated in one of the oldest streets in Bangkok, Chinatown here has an over-200-year history, reached by 10-minute walk from the central station. Chinese resettled on the Western bank of Chao Phraya river after Rama I moved the capital of the kingdom from Thonburi to Rattanakosin. From there Chinese traders operated maritime junk trade between Thailand and China throughout the Rattanakosin period. And Chinatown became more and more prosperous.

Filled with market stalls, street-side restaurants and shops, Chinatown offers a variety of goods, such as gold, garments, textiles, stationery, souvenirs, second-hand parts and equipment, electric goods, computer parts, antiques, etc. During the festivals, especially Chinese New Year, the whole Chinatown will become a bombing carnival.