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Chatuchak Weekend Market
One of the world's largest outdoor markets with over 15,000 stalls selling everything from vintage clothes to live pets across 35 acres.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Bangkok, Thailand · Asia
Phaya Thai works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bang Sue, 6km from Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).
Phaya Thai is a town located in Bangkok, Thailand. With a population of 70,238, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Phaya Thai sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Phaya Thai to your route.
Ari, also spelled Aree (Thai: อารีย์, pronounced [ʔaː.riː]), is a soi (alley) and residential neighbourhood in Bangkok, Thailand. Today, it is a trendy area popular among younger generations, especially teenagers and young adults. The area is lined with stylish cafés and bakeries, modern restaurants, and leadingRead more
community-style mall. It is also home to various government offices, including the Ministry of Finance, the State Audit Office, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and the Public Relations Department. Most of these offices are located toward the end of the soi.
The neighbourhood lies within the Phaya Thai district, centred around Soi Ari (Phahonyothin Soi 7), in an area locally known as Sanam Pao. It has been featured by a number of media outlets including Bloomberg News as one of the best neighbourhoods to travel to in Bangkok, and The New York Times as one of the 47 best in the world.
At the entrance of Soi Ari is Ari station (N5), a BTS Skytrain station located above Phahonyothin Road. The station provides convenient access to the neighbourhood.
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Phaya Thai is located in Bangkok, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 13.7803 latitude, 100.5426 longitude.
Phaya Thai has a population of approximately 70,238 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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One of the world's largest outdoor markets with over 15,000 stalls selling everything from vintage clothes to live pets across 35 acres.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Bangkok's legendary backpacker street buzzing with budget guesthouses, street food vendors, bars, and a nonstop party atmosphere.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Supinya Junsuta cooks over charcoal in ski goggles at this Mahachai Road shophouse, which took a Michelin star in 2018: the first Bangkok street stall to do so. The crab omelette is the reason for the queue.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temple, located within the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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A dazzling complex of ornate halls, pavilions, and the sacred Emerald Buddha temple that served as the Thai royal residence for 150 years.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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A striking riverside temple adorned with colorful porcelain and seashell mosaics, featuring a towering Khmer-style prang that glitters in sunlight.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Bangkok's oldest and largest temple complex, home to a massive 46-meter gold-plated reclining Buddha and a renowned massage school.
7 km · about 10 min drive
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Striking twin cable-stayed spans carrying Bangkok's Industrial Ring Road over two bends of the Chao Phraya River, their diamond-shaped pylons a landmark of the southern skyline.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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