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Thonburi is an area approx 6kms from Siam Centre.

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  2. 2 Map
  3. 3 Transport
  4. 4 Attractions
  5. 5 Photos
  6. 6 Eating
  7. 7 Rooftop
  8. 8 Nightlife
  9. 9 Shopping
  10. 10 Related Directories
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The quieter west bank of the Chao Phraya River, with Wat Arun, many small canals and some offbeat attractions.






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Map


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Longdo map link: zone Thonburi - to be added
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Transport

Airport: Skytrain to/from airport including timetable.  Tip: Peak hour traffic warning.

Land: major transport systems BTS (skytrain) Yes: MRT (Subvway): No, other options are public bus, taxi car, tuktuk or motor bike. 
River ferry boat service is extremely popular with service from Chao Phraya river ferry, across the river in the zone of Bang Lamphu, Rattanakosin and Chinatown you can connect with in inland canal Saen Saep for express transfer behind the city to major tourism hospitality zone of Sukhumvit. 







Accommodation - Minor

not a tourism accommodation location, unless your planning to stay close to the river with a view back across to the Bangkok

Agoda Hotel search Thonburi area or all Agoda Hotel zones Bangkok







Attractions

Old city, Canals (floating markets), the old traditions

tour zone features  Thonburi
Cultural: HighShopping: Low-med
Family: MedPopular tours: Low
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Photos


Photo album  "Icons of Thonburi"

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    Eating

    So many worthy nominees, Bangkok (Thailand) is a champion of culinary taste delights.
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    • A major aspect of local culture is street food, if you need a few tips try Thai food $1 Menu, ideally you should have a local host or a few drinks to give you the confidence to try (try NOT die). 




     

    Rooftop


    • Nil in this area 
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    Nightlife

    Nil in this area 






     

    Shopping

    • The options are mainly floating markets, some for tourism and others for local so do check before you go










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    Hotels
    Hotels by Agoda zonesDistance from BTS SiamGeneral Intro
    Dusit Thani NW 3.5km: Grand Avenues of Royalty, what Bangkok used to look like!  Dusit 
    Khaosan Rd W 4km: walking area, classic Thai temples & Khao San Rd Khaosan Rd 
    Rattanakosin Hotels W 4.5km: Historical area, most visited area by tourists (Grand Palace) Rattanakosin 
    Bang Lamphu W 4km: A walking area, classic Thai temples & Khao San Rd <> Bang Lamphu 
    Thonburi SW 5.3km: Old Capital mostly undeveloped, many Canals (Khlongs Thonburi 
    Sukhumvit - Chit Lom E 1.5km: "Farangville" (Foreigners) Hotels, Bars and Nightlife with all major transport systems BTS Chit Lom 
    Sukhumvit Hotels E 3km: "Farangville" (Foreigners) Hotels, Bars and Nightlife with all major transport systems Sukhumvit general 
    Chatuchak N 10km: Largest weekend markets in Asia, Parks & Game fishing <> Chatuchak 
    Ratchathewi N 2km: Suburbia and the Highest rooftop view 84 floors up Phayathai > Ratchathewi 
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    Bang Lamphu W 4kms of Siam Centre A walking area, classic Thai temples & Khao San Rd High High Medium Medium 
    Chatuchak N 10kms of Siam Centre Largest weekend markets in Asia, Parks & Game fishing Medium Medium Medium Medium 
    Dusit NW 3.5km of Siam, Grand Avenues of Royalty High - Historical Royalty  High Low Nil 
    Thonburi SW 5.3km of Siam, old capital mostly undeveloped High: many canals (khlongs) High:  Low: mainly water markets (Talad Nam) Low 
    Chinatown W 3km of Siam, Chinese infusion; a trading post, chaotic & markets High: Street food mania High: historical Medium: mainly makets Low: River Icons or nearby crazy Khaoson 
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    Siam Centre centre of town - retail Low: retail tourism High: retail  High: mainly brand label Medium: 5 star venues 
    Talad Noi WS 3.5km from Siam - > Heritage zone Chinatown, walking tours chill zone High - influence of Chinese  High: quiet friendly  Low : cultural not tourism Nil: quiet not far to buzz places 
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