Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has implemented a "walking street" project by closing some roads of historical and cultural interest for four main reasons:

• to create an open space
• to provide avenue for arts centres and for concerts
• for cultural and commercial activities
• for walking. T

The following roads are involved in the program:

Khao San Road, Bang Lamphu

This is an area with guest - houses and a favourite with backpackers looking for budget accommodation. The road is closed from Tanao road to Sam Sen Road to enable food stalls and sales booths to be set - up and cultural shows to be staged.

Yaowarat Road, China Town

Home to Chinese communities, visitors will be able to glimpse the ways of Chinese life and experience the wonderful food at the many restaurants on both sides of the road. It is also a good place from where to buy gold and jewellery. The road closes from Odian Circle to Lampangchai Intersection.

Phra Chan Road

This is one of the historical roads on Rattanakosin Island, located to the side of Thammasat University campus and Wat Maha Tat.

Phra Athit Road

Formerly a residential area for members of royal families, the buildings were constructed in the architectural style popular during the reign of King Rama V. Phra Sumen Fort is located at the curve of the road.

Convent Road

One of the roads that connects Sathon to Silom Roads, is closed (on selected days) from the beginning of Soi Pipat 2 to Soi Sala Daeng 2. This is the place to experience contemporary concerts of Thai and international music, both by amateur and professional bands. You may see musicians' hats on the ground waiting for kind folk to give up their loose change. There are also booths selling cheaply-priced goods and many food stalls.