Mention Song Wat and most people picture weathered shophouses with Chinese-style storefronts. What they don't realise is that tucked between these century-old buildings, something rather brilliant has been happening. The younger generation has been slipping bits of modernity through every corner and now it's become one of Bangkok's most interesting districts to explore. After many hours of walking, plenty of food and more drinks than planned, here's your guide to Song Wat Road from #timeoutbangkok. Enjoy! #bangkok #thailand

Opened in 1876 as The Oriental with only 12 rooms, the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has grown into a beacon of world-class hospitality. A place where history, culture and service coalesce into something enduringly special. Nearly 150 years on, it has hosted everyone from Grace Kelly and Marlon Brando to Elizabeth Taylor and Stanley Tucci, yet its sense of place remains profoundly Thai: gracious, warm and quietly impeccable. Its restaurants and bars tell the story of refinement, too. Le Normandie with Anne-Sophie Pic channels the spirit of French haute cuisine, while The Bamboo Bar's expertly crafted cocktails and legendary jazz nights make for exquisite evenings. @tatlerAsia Best Awards 2025 is in partnership with @mastercard, @siamparagonshopping @paragon.hall and @sjmresorts, and is supported by@tourismthailand, @boozia_th, @evianwater, Foie Gras Queen, @glenmorangie, @jagotaofficial, @royalcaviarclub, @thailandprivilege, and @veuveclicquot #bangkok #thailand