Bangkok, the "City of Angels" is a city of contrasts.. romance, intrigue, danger, culture, sex, art, music, drama...are all just a few steps from your hotel. Here's a brief look at Bangkok's zones (quarters), where to go and  what to do in the City of Angels.

RIVERSIDE
The riverside, Bangkok's traditional center is where the city began. A fascinating area of Bangkok, the riverside offers water-taxis ferrying daily commuters and heavily laden rice barges chugging upstream are set against a backdrop of glittering temples, warehouses, and upscale hotels. While the rest of the city continues to grow and modernise, the riverside retains its unique identity.

KHAO SAN ROAD
Khao San road has become the alternative Bangkok attraction and "must do" for backpacker and Formerly a quiet area with just a few budget guest houses, Khao San Road in the district of Banglamphsu is rapidly becoming an alternative Bangkok attraction and a "must do" on the backpacker and GAP student trail. Cheap guest houses, street cafes, markets, boutiques, bars and lots of young travellers on route to Thailand's tropical beaches provide a colourful enclave in this old part of Bangkok. .

PLOENCHIT / CHILOM
If the riverside represents Bangkok's historical roots, the areas around Ploenchit, Chiltlom, Rajaprasong and Lang Suan are the new face of Bangkok. Characterised by high rise buildings, expensive shopping malls and brand name shops...

PRATUNAM
One of Bangkok's most colourful areas, well known for its street markets, bazaar and local vendors. Bargain prices for T shirts, jeans, fashion clothing, shoes, calculators, watches, jewellry and souvenirs... 

SILOM
The most  important financial and business area of Bangkok fanning from the river, north east into the city. European, Chinese and Indian influences give way to modern high rise buildings, restaurants, shopping arcades, department stores, and entertainment areas like Patpong... 

CHINATOWN
Famous for its gold shops and busy markets selling everything from ornaments to hardware and fabrics to Chinese funeral items and traditional medicines. A riot of colour and noise.

SUKHUMVIT RD
One of Bangkok's best known shopping areas. Sukhumvit Road stretches from east to west across the city. You'll find excellent hotels, a huge variety of restaurants serving food from all over the globe, plus entertainment options in the streets just off Sukhumvit. 

RATTANAKOSIN
Located by the river, north of Chinatown, Ko Rattanakosin is the oldest part of Bangkok and offers main traditional and historical sites. Cheif amon - like The Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho, one of Thailand's most famous massage learning centres, as well as the National Museum and the National Gallery and Silpakorn University Gallery are also within walking distance.

Khao San Road
Made famous by the film "The Beach, Khao San Road is a shoper's paradise of clothes, shoes, Thai handicrafts and gifts. Take a river taxi to The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) Wat Pho (Bangkok's centre for Thai massage) and the Royal Barges Museum. A must for art lovers's is a tour of the National Gallery and Silpakorn University Gallery are also within walking distance. The ares offers street cafes, markets, boutiques, and bars for young people bound for Thailand's beaches.

SIAM
Siam is a perfect place to stay if a central location and, shops on your doorstep. The BTS (Skytrain) has a central interchange station at Siam providing easy and quick access to all parts of the city, including the river. A huge maze of streets, Siam's stores sell trinkets, toys, art, knick knacks, incense, etc. Close to Chulalongkorn University, you can also visit the Siam Discovery Centre, Siam Centre and MBK (Mah Boon Krong).
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Mah Boon Krong
MBK (Mah Boon Krong) offers 7 floors of boutiques and small shops selling just about everything (local and western designer names, fashion boutiques and fast food) at very reasonable prices. You can access directly from National Stadium Skytrain station via a walkway. Very busy at the weekends

Ploenchit/Chitlom
Ploenchit Road and Chitlom are Bangkok's wealthy area of prestigious hotels, embassies and up sclae restaurants. The ares' stores offering famous brand names at bargain prices. The World Trade Centre is set among cinemas, skating rink and cafes. Also visit Narayana Phand for ethnic clothes and handicrafts by the river, Chatuchak market and historical sites.