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The beating heart of the city

Talat Noi is one of Bangkok’s oldest Chinese communities. Apichit Jinakul

With a labyrinth of old shophouses, secondhand auto part businesses and religious sanctuaries, the waterside Talat Noi community has managed to maintain its distinct lifestyle and fascinating multicultural heritage despite the changing times.

Sitting on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, it is an intriguing spot on the map for locals and tourists to learn about Rattanakosin’s rich history as Bangkok celebrates its 240th anniversary this year.

Before the arrival of Charoen Krung Road, this area served as a bustling trading port and a gathering spot for sea merchants when King Rama I shifted the capital. Here, Thais have lived in harmony with…

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