Bang Rak District Guide | Silom and Riverside

Published 30 March 2026Updated 27 August 2026

Thai name: บางรัก
Postal code: 10500
Population: 45,875
Subdistricts: 5
Area: 5.54 km²
Map number: 4

Bang Rak is a compact central district with several very different faces. Silom is dense with offices, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife; Charoen Krung carries older commercial and riverside history; and the streets between them mix schools, places of worship, galleries, shophouses, and newer high-rises.

Which part of Bang Rak?

Choose the part of the district around your main purpose:

Silom for the Sala Daeng-Si Lom interchange, offices, nightlife, and straightforward rail access
Charoen Krung for heritage buildings, galleries, riverside hotels, and older street life
Sam Yan for university-adjacent food and MRT access near the northern edge
Sathorn for offices, embassies, hotels, and residential streets that cross the Bang Rak-Sathon boundary

These are practical neighbourhood labels rather than perfect administrative boxes. Check the exact address if the district matters for a school, office, delivery, or official form.

Transport

Bang Rak has unusually broad rail coverage. Sala Daeng BTS and Si Lom MRT form the most useful central interchange. Chong Nonsi and Surasak serve the office corridor, while Sam Yan gives Blue Line access farther north.

At the river end, Saphan Taksin BTS connects with Sathorn Pier and Chao Phraya boat services. That combination is useful for river hotels and old-town sightseeing, but allow time to find the correct pier and boat rather than treating every service as interchangeable.

Road travel can be slow at office closing time and during rain. Rail is usually the better first choice for Silom; taxis and hotel boats become more useful near the river.

Food, shopping, and evenings

The district’s restaurant range is one of its strengths. Silom and Surawong cover quick lunches, longstanding local businesses, international dining, and high-end restaurants. Charoen Krung adds creative spaces, bakeries, cafes, and destination dining around older streets.

Silom Complex is the easiest mall beside the BTS-MRT interchange. River City Bangkok serves an art-and-riverside visit, while Patpong Night Market sits inside a nightlife district and should be approached as one small part of the wider area.

Staying in Bang Rak

Bang Rak works well for first-time visitors who want central transport without committing to Sukhumvit. Silom is best for rail and city access; the river is better for atmosphere, hotel views, and boat journeys; Charoen Krung rewards walking when the weather is manageable.

The tradeoff is that the district does not feel uniform. A hotel described as “Silom,” “Sathorn,” or “riverside” may have a very different last mile. Check the nearest station, river crossing, and evening walking route before booking. For a quieter residential feel south of the business corridor, compare Sathon district.

For more information on Bang Rak, visit the Wikipedia article on Bang Rak.

Areas in Bang Rak

These area guides explain the practical neighbourhoods and local names within Bang Rak.

Charoen Krung

Charoen Krung is one of Bangkok's most historic roads, now known for creative spaces, galleries, riverside hotels, and heritage architecture.

Silom

Silom is one of Bangkok's best-known business and nightlife areas, popular for offices, restaurants, bars, and urban convenience.

BTS/MRT Stations in Bang Rak

6 stations are linked to Bang Rak. Use the line and station detail to check the exact part of the district each stop serves.

BTS Silom LineS2

Sala Daeng

ศาลาแดง

Silom offices, Patpong nightlife, and Lumphini Park.

Google Rating

4.3

461 reviews

Serves: Silom
Interchange: Si Lom (MRT)

BTS Silom LineS3

Chong Nonsi

ช่องนนทรี

Mahanakhon skyline views and Bangkok’s Sathorn business district.

Google Rating

4.3

516 reviews

Serves: Sathorn, Silom

BTS Silom LineS5

Surasak

สุรศักดิ์

Sathorn hotels, offices, embassies, and quieter streets.

Google Rating

4.3

145 reviews

Serves: Sathorn, Charoen Krung

BTS Silom LineS6

Saphan Taksin

สะพานตากสิน

Sathorn Pier and Bangkok’s Chao Phraya riverboats.

Google Rating

4.1

793 reviews

Serves: Charoen Krung

MRT Blue LineBL26

Si Lom

Bangkok’s classic financial district and nightlife corridor.

Google Rating

4.3

501 reviews

Serves: Silom
Interchange: Sala Daeng (BTS)

MRT Blue LineBL27

Sam Yan

Chulalongkorn University, Samyan Mitrtown, and beloved local food.

Google Rating

4.5

249 reviews

Serves: Sam Yan

Restaurants in Bang Rak

Restaurant Listings

Sorted by Google rating, then review count. Confirm opening hours and booking rules before you go.

Bisou

Modern Cuisine restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.9

3,164 reviews

Modern Cuisine$$Ratchaprasong

Location: Ratchaprasong / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Phloen Chit, Ratchadamri
Address: 68, Lumpini Sub-District, 9 Soi Langsuan, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

1 Michelin Star

AVANT

One-Michelin-star modern cuisine restaurant at the Kimpton Maalai Hotel in central Bangkok, with a seasonal tasting menu and an intimate rooftop setting.

Google Rating

4.9

47 reviews

Modern Cuisine$$$$Ratchaprasong

Location: Ratchaprasong / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Phloen Chit, Ratchadamri
Address: 30th Floor, Kimpton Maalai Hotel, 78 Soi Ton Son, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

Seifu

Japanese restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.9

18 reviews

Japanese$$$$Silom

Location: Silom / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Sala Daeng
Address: 4F, Kissuisen, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, 262 ถ. สุรวงศ์ แขวงสี่พระยา เขตบางรัก กรุงเทพมหานคร 10500, Thailand

2 Michelin Stars

INDDEE

Two-Michelin-star Indian fine dining in central Bangkok, taking guests on a 10-course journey through the regions of India with a celebrated beverage programme.

Google Rating

4.8

383 reviews

Indian$$$$Ratchaprasong

Location: Ratchaprasong / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Phloen Chit, Ratchadamri
Address: 68/1 Soi Langsuan, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

1 Michelin Star

Maison Dunand

One-Michelin-star French contemporary restaurant on Sathon Soi 10 — a refined townhouse dining experience with one of the highest Google ratings of any 1-star restaurant in Bangkok.

Google Rating

4.8

352 reviews

French Contemporary$$$$Sathorn

Location: Sathorn / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Saint Louis
Address: 55 Sathon Soi 10, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

K by Vicky Cheng

Cantonese restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.8

342 reviews

Cantonese$$$Sathorn

Location: Sathorn / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Saint Louis
Address: 56th Floor The Empire, 1 S Sathon Rd, Khwaeng Yan Nawa, Khet Sathon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand

Sartoria by Paulo Airaudo

Italian Contemporary restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.8

108 reviews

Italian Contemporary$$$$Sathorn

Location: Sathorn / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Saint Louis
Address: 56th Floor No, EA Rooftop at The Empire, 1 S Sathon Rd, Yannawa, Khet Sathon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand

Sushi Saryu

Sushi restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.8

69 reviews

Sushi$$$$Silom

Location: Silom / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Sala Daeng
Address: อาคาร โครนอส สาทร ชั้น G 46 N Sathon Rd, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

Saawaan

Thai contemporary restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.7

666 reviews

Thai contemporary$$$Sathorn

Location: Sathorn / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Saint Louis
Address: 39, 19 Soi Suanplu, Khwaeng Thung Maha Mek, Khet Sathon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand

1 Michelin Star

Coda

One-Michelin-star Thai contemporary restaurant on Witthayu Road, delivering a focused tasting menu experience with high Google ratings and a loyal following.

Google Rating

4.7

374 reviews

Thai Contemporary$$$Ratchaprasong

Location: Ratchaprasong / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Phloen Chit, Ratchadamri
Address: 130-132 Witthayu Road, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

Lahnyai

Thai contemporary restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.7

129 reviews

Thai contemporary$$$Sathorn

Location: Sathorn / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Saint Louis
Address: LAHNYAI, 31 ซอย สวนพลู 2 Mahamek, เขตสาทร กรุงเทพมหานคร 10120, Thailand

Duet by David Toutain

Modern Cuisine restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.7

65 reviews

Modern Cuisine$$$$Nana

Location: Nana / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Asok, Nana
Address: 7th Floor, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok, 189 Thanon Witthayu, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

Scarlett

37th-floor wine bar and grill at Pullman Bangkok Hotel G in Silom, with terrace views over the Bangkok skyline.

Google Rating

4.6

2,267 reviews

Grills$$$Silom

Location: Silom / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Sala Daeng
Address: 37th Floor, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, 188 Silom Road, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

La Dotta

Italian restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.6

494 reviews

Italian$$Silom

Location: Silom / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Sala Daeng
Address: 10/15 Convent Rd, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

1 Michelin Star

IGNIV

One-Michelin-star sharing-plates European restaurant at the Bangkok Marriott Marquis, from three-Michelin-star Swiss chef Andreas Caminada — the name means 'nest' in Romansh.

Google Rating

4.6

277 reviews

European Contemporary$$$$Ratchaprasong

Location: Ratchaprasong / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Phloen Chit, Ratchadamri
Address: 159 Ratchadamri Road, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

1 Michelin Star

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana

One-Michelin-star Italian contemporary restaurant at the Dusit Thani Bangkok, from the chef known as 'the King of White Truffles' — named after Cannubi, Piedmont's most celebrated Barolo vineyard.

Google Rating

4.6

150 reviews

Italian Contemporary$$$$Sam Yan

Location: Sam Yan / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Sam Yan
Address: L Floor, 98 Rama IV Road, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

Vilas

Thai contemporary restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.6

146 reviews

Thai contemporary$$Ratchaprasong

Location: Ratchaprasong / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Phloen Chit, Ratchadamri
Address: Velaa Sindhorn Village, B1 Floor, E103, ถ. หลังสวน แขวงลุมพินี เขตปทุมวัน กรุงเทพมหานคร 10330, Thailand

Nikaku

Sushi restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.6

31 reviews

Sushi$$$$Sathorn

Location: Sathorn / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Saint Louis
Address: G Floor, W Bangkok, 106 N Sathon Rd, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

Ojo

High-floor Mexican restaurant and terrace bar at The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, with skyline views from the Mahanakhon tower.

Google Rating

4.5

3,079 reviews

Mexican$$$Sathorn

Location: Sathorn / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Saint Louis
Address: 76th Floor, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, 114 Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

Eat Me

International restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.5

1,765 reviews

International$$$Silom

Location: Silom / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Sala Daeng
Address: 1, 6 Phiphat 2, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

Bib Gourmand

Plu

Michelin Bib Gourmand Thai restaurant in Bangkok.

Google Rating

4.5

1,358 reviews

Thai$$Sathorn

Location: Sathorn / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Saint Louis
Address: เลขที่ 3 Soi Phra Phinit, Khwaeng Thung Maha Mek, Khet Sathon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand

Bib Gourmand

Aunglo by Yangrak

Michelin Bib Gourmand Thai contemporary restaurant in Bangkok.

Google Rating

4.5

809 reviews

Thai contemporary$$Silom

Location: Silom / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Sala Daeng
Address: 174/4-6 Decho Rd, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

Giglio Trattoria Fiorentina

Italian restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.5

805 reviews

Italian$$$Sathorn

Location: Sathorn / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Saint Louis
Address: 149 Sathon Soi 12, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

Baan Suriyasai (Bangrak)

Thai restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.5

593 reviews

Thai$$Silom

Location: Silom / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Sala Daeng
Address: 174 Surawong Rd, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

Fillets

Japanese restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.5

243 reviews

Japanese$$$$Nana

Location: Nana / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Asok, Nana
Address: Unit 2323, Floor 3 The Storeys One Bangkok, 199 Thanon Witthayu, Khwaeng Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

Chef Man (Sathon)

Cantonese restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.4

1,051 reviews

Cantonese$$Sathorn

Location: Sathorn / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Saint Louis
Address: 33 1 S Sathon Rd, Khwaeng Yan Nawa, Khet Sathon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand

Celadon

Thai restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.4

340 reviews

Thai$$Silom

Location: Silom / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Sala Daeng
Address: 13/3 S Sathon Rd, Khwaeng Thung Maha Mek, Khet Sathon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand

Si Sawat

Thai contemporary restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.4

178 reviews

Thai contemporary$$Silom

Location: Silom / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Sala Daeng
Address: 14, Soi Sathon 2, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

Somboon Seafood (Bang Rak)

Thai-Chinese restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.3

1,279 reviews

Thai-Chinese$$Silom

Location: Silom / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Sala Daeng
Address: 315 Chamchuri Square Building, Phaya Thai Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

1 Michelin Star

Saneh Jaan

One-Michelin-star traditional Thai restaurant at The Glasshouse on Witthayu Road — approachable pricing, central location, and a menu focused on classic recipes done well.

Google Rating

4.3

959 reviews

Thai$$Ratchaprasong

Location: Ratchaprasong / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Phloen Chit, Ratchadamri
Address: 130 Witthayu Road, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

Bib Gourmand

Thien Duong

Michelin Bib Gourmand Vietnamese restaurant in Bangkok.

Google Rating

4.3

445 reviews

Vietnamese$$Silom

Location: Silom / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Sala Daeng
Address: 116-3 Thanon Sala Daeng, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

1 Michelin Star

Samrub Samrub Thai

One-Michelin-star seasonal Thai restaurant in Silom, where the samrub — the traditional Thai way of serving a complete meal — changes with the harvest and the calendar.

Google Rating

4.3

301 reviews

Thai, Seasonal$$$$Silom

Location: Silom / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Sala Daeng
Address: 39/11 Soi Yommarat, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

Jay Jia Yentafo

Noodles restaurant in Bangkok, recommended in the Michelin Guide.

Google Rating

4.2

1,145 reviews

Noodles$Sam Yan

Location: Sam Yan / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Sam Yan
Address: 562 564 Thanon Rama IV, Khwaeng Maha Phruttharam, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

1 Michelin Star

Le Du

One-Michelin-star Thai contemporary restaurant on Siri Chunsawek Soi in Silom — chef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn's seasonal menu was one of the first to put modern Thai cooking on the Asia's 50 Best map.

Google Rating

4.1

1,271 reviews

Thai Contemporary$$$$Sam Yan

Location: Sam Yan / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Sam Yan
Address: 399/3 Soi Siri Chunsawek, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

1 Michelin Star

Nahm

One-Michelin-star Thai fine dining at COMO Metropolitan Bangkok on South Sathon Road, with roots in David Thompson's pioneering work on Thai culinary heritage.

Google Rating

4.0

1,181 reviews

Thai$$$$Silom

Location: Silom / Bang Rak
Nearest Station: Chong Nonsi, Sala Daeng
Address: COMO Metropolitan Bangkok, 27 South Sathon Road, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120

Shopping in Bang Rak

Patpong Night Market

Google Rating

3.7

19,923 reviews

Bangkok's most famous night market on Patpong Road, packed with souvenir stalls between the two red-light entertainment streets in the heart of Silom.

River City Bangkok

Google Rating

4.5

21,274 reviews

Bangkok's premier antiques and art shopping complex on the Chao Phraya riverside, with galleries, auction houses, and fine art dealers across four floors.