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.
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