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Bangkok
Local Life
Insider tips to help you fifi nd the real city
Don't want to feel like a sheltered package tourist? Rest assured that it's a cinch
to get local in Bangkok, a city where hectic tourist attractions often rub shoulders
with classic local neighbourhoods. Gay and lesbian travellers as well as foodies
will also feel at home in Bangkok, a city as gay-tolerant as it is food-obsessed.
Banglamphu (
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› Fun bars
› Live music
Bangkok's most traditional 'hood is also one of its best for nightlife. Parts of Banglamphu
can feel dominated by the backpacker magnet that is Th Khao San, but just off the main
strip are heaps of bars, cafes and restaurants frequented by young locals.
Chinatown (
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› Street food
› Urban exploration
Many of the best places to eat have have neither roof nor menu, but it's not unusual for a
Bangkokian to brave traffic, heat or rain for a meal in Chinatown. Not surprisingly,
Chinese-style dishes rule here - think noodles, pork and fried dishes - but seafood, sweets
and fruit also have their places.
Victory Monument (
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› Live music
› Regional Thai food
Want a taste of provincial Thailand without leaving Bangkok? Head to this suburban 'hood
colloquially known for its main landmark. Here you'll find fun bars, live music and good
