[ARCHIVED: 03/22/23] Red Lights, Hummus and a Beer Stop...or Three

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Bangkok audio tour: [ARCHIVED: 03/22/23] Red Lights, Hummus and a Beer Stop...or Three

This is a 1.3mi walking tour

It takes an average of 35 mins to complete.

Bangkok

Thailand

$3.99

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About the Tour

Bangkok's Nana area is known for one thing - its legendary nightlife centered around Nana Plaza, one of the city's best known red light districts. But there's so much more to see than just that. Tucked away in hidden corners and down narrow alleys is great food, cool bars, historic clubs, and even a movie set or two. Plus, the huge variety of people that live and work in this neighborhood. Put all that together and you have an area that's ripe for exploration - providing you know where to go.

Please note
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some locations on this route might be temporarily closed or no longer around. Once Bangkok has opened up, the tour will be updated. Please contact [email protected] if you have any issues with taking the tour.

Tour Producer

Greg Jorgensen

4 tours

When my best friend and roommate said "We should go to Thailand" in 2000, I said "I can't just go to Thailand." He said "Why not?" and - unusually - I didn't have a witty retort. I guess I could go to Thailand. We planned on 4 months of jungle and beach adventures, but my friend didn't end up liking the confusing, scrappy backpacker lifestyle and left after 12 days. With nothing better to do, I stayed behind - and never left.

In the years since I’ve taught English, worked as a team building facilitator, done voice overs, gotten beat up and shot (in movies), performed standup comedy, worked at a bank (ugh), in travel (yay!), and have written enough travel stories to fill a very short book.

I love exploring Bangkok and love showing people why it's such an interesting city. It's onion-like layers never fail to surprise. In the years since I've been here it's changed quite a lot, in interesting, exciting, and sometimes sad ways. You could never say it's the most beautiful city in the world, but it's definitely one of the most interesting.

Preview Location

Location 1

Phloen Chit BTS

You should be standing at the bottom of the stairs outside Exit 4 of Phloen Chit BTS station. Directly to your right is a tall office building called Q House. To your left is the street. This is a pretty busy hub, so we won't stay too long. With the road on your left start wal... Read More

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Start location
Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Total distance

2km
Final location
10 Soi Sukhumvit 11, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Distance back to start location

706.9m

Directions to Starting Point

We'll begin at Phloen Chit BTS (skytrain) station, at the bottom of the stairs at exit #4.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

The Middle Eastern food in this area is superb, and there are plenty of places on the tour to order a refreshing beverage and learn a bit about its history.

Best time of day

This tour is best started around 8pm. There are plenty of places to stop for food too, so don't head out on a full stomach.

Precautions

Pickpocketing isn't unheard of, and watch bags or phones - motorcycles have been known to fly by and snatch them out of hands. Also, if you plan to drink it up, that's fine, but if you're the type who gets loud or pushy, watch yourself. It's normally very safe, but this is NOT the area to get into angry disagreements with locals. And if you happen into any of the girlie bars, DO NOT try and sneak a photo. You will be caught and thrown out on your ass.

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