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Bangkok District Guide to Best Districts to Stay in Bangkok

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If you are planning a trip to Thailand and wondering where the best place to stay in Bangkok is, you've come to the right place. Bangkok District is a firsthand experience guide to the different areas of the capital city of Thailand that will help you discover the best districts to stay in Bangkok.

All Bangkok Districts

There are 50 districts in Bangkok, Thailand. The city's official district list published by the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) is the following:

  1. Phra Nakhon (เขตพระนคร)
  2. Dusit (เขตดุสิต)
  3. Nong Chok (เขตหนองจอก)
  4. Bang Rak (เขตบางรัก)
  5. Bang Khen (เขตบางเขน)
  6. Bang Kapi (เขตบางกะปิ)
  7. Pathum Wan (เขตปทุมวัน)
  8. Pom Prap Sattru Phai (เขตป้อมปราบศัตรูพ่าย)
  9. Phra Khanong (เขตพระโขนง)
  10. Min Buri (เขตมีนบุรี)
  11. Lat Krabang (เขตลาดกระบัง)
  12. Yan Nawa (เขตยานนาวา)
  13. Samphanthawong (เขตสัมพันธวงศ์)
  14. Phaya Thai (เขตพญาไท)
  15. Thon Buri (เขตธนบุรี)
  16. Bangkok Yai (เขตบางกอกใหญ่)
  17. Huai Khwang (เขตห้วยขวาง)
  18. Khlong San (เขตคลองสาน)
  19. Taling Chan (เขตตลิ่งชัน)
  20. Bangkok Noi (เขตบางกอกน้อย)
  21. Bang Khun Thian (เขตบางขุนเทียน)
  22. Phasi Charoen (เขตภาษีเจริญ)
  23. Nong Khaem (เขตหนองแขม)
  24. Rat Burana (เขตราษฏร์บูรณะ)
  25. Bang Phlat (เขตบางพลัด)
  26. Din Daeng (เขตดินแดง)
  27. Bueng Kum (เขตบึงกุ่ม)
  28. Sathon (เขตสาทร)
  29. Bang Sue (เขตบางซื่อ)
  30. Chatuchak (เขตจตุจักร)
  31. Bang Kho Laem (เขตบางคอแหลม)
  32. Prawet (เขตประเวศ)
  33. Khlong Toei (เขตคลองเตย)
  34. Suan Luang (เขตสวนหลวง)
  35. Chom Thong (เขตจอมทอง)
  36. Don Mueang (เขตดอนเมือง)
  37. Ratchathewi (เขตราชเทวี)
  38. Lat Phrao (เขตลาดพร้าว)
  39. Watthana (เขตวัฒนา)
  40. Bang Khae (เขตบางแค)
  41. Lak Si (เขตหลักสี่)
  42. Sai Mai (เขตสายไหม)
  43. Khan Na Yao (เขตคันนายาว)
  44. Saphan Sung (เขตสะพานสูง)
  45. Wang Thonglang (เขตวังทองหลาง)
  46. Khlong Sam Wa (เขตคลองสามวา)
  47. Bang Na (เขตบางนา)
  48. Thawi Watthana (เขตทวีวัฒนา)
  49. Thung Khru (เขตทุ่งครุ)
  50. Bang Bon (เขตบางบอน)

In addition to the 50 districts of Bangkok, the Greater Bangkok area, or Bangkok Metropolitan Region, also includes five surrounding provinces: Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, and Samut Sakhon.

Samut Prakan, south of Bangkok, as well as Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani, north of the city, are also suitable for a stay in the area, as they are connected to Bangkok by city train lines.

Bangkok District Map

Discover all the districts in the Bangkok district map below.

Bangkok District Map with All 50 Districts

Best District to Stay in Bangkok

As Bangkok is a huge metropolis, staying in the right place can save you lots of time and money during your visit. Explore the best districts to stay in Bangkok and choose one of them according to your preferences and trip plan. Bangkok districts that are really worth considering:

  1. Watthana & Khlong Toei districts - the Central Business District (CBD), better known as Sukhumvit, bustling with business centers, shopping complexes, numerous dining spots, and unlimited nightlife.
  2. Din Daeng & Huai Khwang districts - the area with chic community malls, chillax cafes, nightclubs, and huge massage parlors, suitable for a person of the new generation who is passionate about the lively lifestyle in large cities but wants to avoid tourist crowds.
  3. Pathum Wan - a district covering popular areas in Bangkok like Lumphini and Siam, which is a famous shopping and entertainment area with a top university, restaurants, fashion boutiques, and chic cafes.
  4. Ratchathewi - a commercial district that is very popular among retailers and foreigners, as it features numerous shopping centers and accommodations for a good price.
  5. Bang Rak & Sathon districts - a financial and business hub of the city that is home to the local and international establishments, banking institutions, and law firms, as well as amazing cafes, high-end restaurants, and spots for a lively nightlife.
  6. Bangkok districts along the Chao Phraya River, such as Khlong San, Phra Nakhon, and Samphanthawong, offer a relaxing atmosphere with spectacular views of the river and are close to most of the cultural-historical attractions in Bangkok.
  7. Bangkok districts close to the airport like Lat Krabang and Don Mueang are suitable for travelers who are making a short stopover in Bangkok or have a flight departing early in the morning.

ICONSIAM in Bangkok Khlong San District

Tips for staying in Bangkok

If you want to have a complete experience of staying in the Thai capital city, book a hotel with one of the best infinity pools in Bangkok or one of the top rooftop bars in the city. Rooftop Bangkok covers all the best venues.