top10 Districts in Bangkok

Sukhumvit road is the Bangkok’s primary road and one of the best known Bangkok districts. Most tourists will likely find themselves staying in the Sukhumvit area. If you're a party animal you will find much of the nightlife here. In addition the well-known red light districts, Sukhumvit is also home to western style pubs and clubs making it a popular destination for expats and tourists alike.

You will also find many spots to eat cuisines from around the world located down small streets or 'sois'. Ask your local guide for Thai recommendations! With night-markets selling pretty much anything you can think of, you're in for something great. Let your host know that you are looking for a night out and Sukhumvit is your destination of choice.

Bangkok’s riverside district is an area that kept a lot of its traditional appeal over the years. Other parts of the city got heavily modernised. Many of the city’s best known attractions are here! It was along the riverside that the city first began to grow so many years ago.

The beautiful temples, quirky markets and other attractions are what this district is all about! There are some fine dining restaurants and chic bars that offer beautiful vistas of the city. One sight that you should ask your guide about is the incredible temple of dawn. It's called because it appears to glow when lit by the early morning sunrise. Choose a local private guide and hear much more about it!

Many large cities around the world have their own Chinatown and Little India districts, and Bangkok's are amazing. Visit either of these Bangkok districts and you will find yourself immersed in a culture within a culture. That's something special to experience. Anyways, you will be forgiven for you were in a different country.

Vast markets selling goods from different countries provide plenty for you to spend on. There is also a huge variety of different foods to try out and help keep your energy levels up. Your private host will obviously the area well, making for a great guide. He or she can teach you tips to get some great deals, like a local!

Immortalised by the hit movie ‘The Beach’ starring Leonardo Di Caprio, Khaosan Road is among the most famous of all Bangkok districts. The street is lined with restaurants and bars as well as street performers and market stall. You can find amazing crafts and trinkets here and take them as your souvenirs.

Khaosan Road is also close to many popular tourist attractions! Ask your private tour guide what their recommendations are. The strip is also a popular night-spot which really comes to life when the sun goes down, with a good mix of budget drinking spots and restaurants, trendy drinking places and also some nightclubs.

Baiyoke Tower, Thailand’s tallest building can be found in the Pratunam district and on a clear day can be seen from far and wide. The tower appears to be calm and orderly, giving no hint of the busy streets below. The district is packed with shops and markets selling anything under the sun. Like everywhere in Bangkok there are food outlets wherever you go.

Nearby to the tower is the popular Pantip Plaza, which is a shopping mall that is dedicated to selling tech and electronics of all types. Ask your host about the Pratunam district! They can take you on a shopping experience you won’t forget.