This is one of the largest Chinatowns in Southeast Asia. Bangkok Chinatown has a long history, but it has always retained traditional China architecture. Most of the shopkeepers on the street are Chinese. They may have forgotten to speak Chinese for a long time, but they have kept the living habits of China people. The signs in Bangkok are mainly in Chinese, with other Thai or English.
The Chinatown in Bangkok is dominated by Chaoshan people in Guangdong. In the shops, you will see lucky cats, the God of Wealth and lanterns. Every traditional festival in China, Chinatown in Bangkok will be very lively. Especially during the Spring Festival, every household will stick colored paper and hang lanterns, and there will be a lion dance performance to welcome the arrival of the New Year by setting off firecrackers.
The best time to visit Chinatown in Bangkok is at night, with colorful lanterns and bustling crowds. There are countless delicious foods here, so you must remember to go with an empty stomach before you play. Compared with the Chinatown in New York, USA or around the world, the Chinatown in Bangkok is the most distinctive.