Bangkok’s China Town is an old
business centre covering a large area around Yaowarat Road and
Charoen Krung Road. There are many small streets and alleys
full of shops selling all types of goods. The area is always
lively and market stalls abound. It has been the main centre
for trading by the Chinese since they were moved from their
old site some 200 years ago. Nearby is Phahurat Market, one
of the city’s renowned cloth centres.