Cho Why Bangkok
For a taste of Bangkok’s flourishing contemporary art scene, visit Cho Why in the city’s old Chinatown district. This gallery takes an interactive, engaging approach to sharing art; many of their events spill out into the street rather than remain behind closed doors. Cho Why is located on Soi Nana, which is a five-minute walk from Read More...
- MRT: Hua Lamphong
- Address: 17 Soi Nana, Charoenkrung Road, Yaowarat
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Cotton Jazz Bar
Cotton Jazz Bar in Shanghai Mansion boutique hotel is one of Bangkok’s premier live music venues and certainly the best place in Chinatown to sit back with a cocktail and listen to some quality musicians do their thing. The design concept of this bar is stunning, full of genuine Chinese antiques and amazing portrait paintings. The Read More...
- Opening Hours: 18:30 - 22:30 (live music from 21:00)
- Address: 479-481 Yaowarat Road, Chinatown
- Tel: +66 (0)2 221 2121
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China Princess Hotel Rooftop Bar
For less than 100 baht, the cost of a drink including a draft beer at 75 baht only, get a surprising panoramic view of Chinatown and beyond, all the way to the Chao Phraya river at Sky View 360˙Restaurant Rooftop Bar and Restaurant. It is located on the revolving top floor of the China Princess Hotel and it takes about two hours to complete a full round; you barely notice any movement. The restaurant serves also Thai, European, Japanese and Chinese with old fashioned waiters and waitresses with live piano background music. This viewpoint is not very well known and is a great place to take an air conditioned break any time between 17:00 and 01:00 after a tiring exploration of busy Chinatown.
- Opening Hours: 17:00 - 01:00
- Location: Charoen Krung Road next to Old Siam Plaza
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Dr Reflexology
This shop specializes in not only reflexology but Thai, oil and Swedish massage, amongst other holistic treats. Situated on the opposite side to T&K seafood, it is literally three doors down on your right.
- Opening Hours: 12:00-Midnight
- Address: DR Reflexology 51/1-2 Phadung Dao Rd. Samphantawong, Bangkok (Behind Zong Zeng Heng Gold Shop)
El Chiringuito Bar Chinatown
Walking into El Chiringuito in Bangkok feels like walking into a chic bar in Madrid. If you are in the mood for tapas and enjoy a cozy atmosphere, you won’t want to miss out on this lovely venue situated in Bangkok’s historic Chinatown. El Chiringuito Bar is located on Soi 221 Soi Nana, a five-minute walk Read More...
- Opening Hours: Thu - Sun 18:00 - 24:00
- MRT: Hua Lamphong
- Address: Soi 221 Nana, Charoenkrung Road, Yaowarat
- Tel: +66 (0)85 126 0046
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Pak Klong Market
Pak Klong Market is a night market best visited between 02:00 and 04:00 when it has fresh deliveries of flowers, fruit, vegetables and spices. From 20:00 onwards the area emerges as a kaleidoscope of bright, blooming colour as vendors and consumers take to the floor to trade in Jasmine, lotus and roses – amongst other things. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 20:00-06:00
- Location: If you are at Wat Pho, follow Maharaj Road with the Chao Phraya River on your right hand side.
- Address: Chak Phet Street and inside-streets on both sides of it
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Snake Tonic
Its popularity as health food has been declining recently, as traditions fall by the wayside, but the Chinese snake tonic can still be found in the middle of Soi Phadung Dao. An old man who sets up shop about 300 meters from the eastern end of Yaowarat Rd, is reputed to be able to brew any concoction to cure what ails you from the blood and meat of snakes. If you don’t find him here, then Khlong Toey Market is your next bet.
- Location: Soi Phadung, same street as T&K Seafood.
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Talat Kao
Talat Kao is one of the oldest markets in Bangkok and has acted as the central market and trading place in Chinatown for over a century. Famous for its Chinese delicacies including sharks fins, dried abalone, fried puffed up fish stomachs and steamed bird’s nests, this is not a place for the faint hearted. An insightful opportunity into the culinary culture of the Chinese, for those who prefer more simplicity to your meals dumplings, noodles and freshly squeezed orange juice are all readily available.
- Opening Hours: 20:00- late
- Location: Middle of Yaowarat
- Address: Soi Ta Lat Kao
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Teens of Thailand Bar
Teens of Thailand is a cool bar in Chinatown, located on the latest nightlife hot spot of Bangkok, Soi Nana (not to be confued with Soi Nana on Sukhumvit). Don’t be fooled by the questionable name! This converted shophouse specialises in uniquely spiced gin cocktails that earned it a title as one of Asia’s 50 Best Read More...
- Opening Hours: Tue - Sun 19:15 - 24:00
- MRT: Hua Lamphong
- Address: Soi 76 Nana, Yaowarat, Chinatown
- Tel: +66 (0)9 684 60506
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Tep Bar Bangkok
Tep Bar is a cool bar presenting classic Thai drinks and entertainment in a fun and engaging way. Located in Bangkok’s Chinatown. This hip venue offers traditional live music and no shortage of cocktails. Tep Bar is located on Soi Nana off of Maitrijit Road, a five-minute walk from the Hua Lamphong MRT Subway Station. Read More...
- Opening Hours: Tue - Thu, Sun 17:00 - 24:00, Fri - Sat 17:00 - 01:00
- MRT: Hua Lamphong
- Address: 69-71 Soi Nana, Maitrijit Road, Yaowarat?
- Tel: +66 (0)98 467 2944
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