Wat Arun. Bangkok.

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Yarowat Advice

Some advice I gave to someone in Dec. '22 about Chinatown (Yarowat) in Bangkok:

Chinatown is worth a 4 pm - late day, and possibly another day.  4 would be when you leave your room.  I think bangkok areas are ideal for walking around and hour two before sunset, then remaining another hour or two.  The street restaurants in Chinatown won't be buzzing until 6 pm or after.  You could eat, then explore some side roads (sois) and bars.  Take MRT and BTS there and back.  Taxi drivers in Chinatown (and Khao San), especially late at night, might scam you.