In a nostalgic refuge from the city centre, yesteryear’s commercial hub makes for an eclectic playground of creativity and culture, with plenty to discover. The buzzing business of Charoenkrung still echoes in the characterful shophouses of Charoenkrung and you can taste the Chinese influence in Yaowarat’s sizzling street food scene. Explore Bangkok’s old town to uncover a lively new community of cafes, bars and galleries that nod to the neighbourhood’s storied past.