Things to do in Samphanthawong, Bangkok

Recommended as one of the best areas in Bangkok for diverse, affordable street food.

"Recommended as one of the best areas in Bangkok for diverse, affordable street food."

One of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods, where locals still live in old houses, and it is becoming a trendy area for hip cafes, street art and riverside restaurants.

"One of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods, where locals still live in old houses, and it is becoming a "

A historic neighbourhood next to Chinatown where once-abandoned heritage buildings are being revived by a new generation. It is drawing growing crowds to its eateries.

"A historic neighbourhood next to Chinatown where once-abandoned heritage buildings are being revived"

Houses a five-and-a-half-tonne solid gold Buddha statue, reportedly the largest solid gold Buddha in the world.

"Houses a five-and-a-half-tonne solid gold Buddha statue, reportedly the largest solid gold Buddha in"

A family-run fish noodle soup shop squeezed between two buildings in the Song Wat neighbourhood. It is known for its very clear seafood broth, bouncy fish balls and dumplings whose wrappers are made from fish belly. The dumplings often sell out.

"A family-run fish noodle soup shop squeezed between two buildings in the Song Wat neighbourhood. It "

The Dragon Temple, listed among Chinatown's sights worth seeing.

"The Dragon Temple, listed among Chinatown's sights worth seeing."

A Chinatown spot whose oyster omelette the video calls a must-try.

"A Chinatown spot whose oyster omelette the video calls a must-try."

A Chinatown dessert shop known for sugary Thai desserts.

"A Chinatown dessert shop known for sugary Thai desserts."

A legendary seafood restaurant with the best view of Yaowarat Road.

"A legendary seafood restaurant with the best view of Yaowarat Road."

A small road just behind Chinatown lined with Chinese-inspired cocktail bars and cozy speakeasies. It is especially atmospheric after dark.

"A small road just behind Chinatown lined with Chinese-inspired cocktail bars and cozy speakeasies. I"

A cycling tour company with distinctive yellow bikes that fit tall riders. Tours ride through city streets, cross the Chao Phraya to the countryside and markets, and some include a canal boat ride.

"A cycling tour company with distinctive yellow bikes that fit tall riders. Tours ride through city s"