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耀华力 Yaowarat Road (Bangkok’s Chinatown)
History HRH Prince Narisara Nuwattiwongse, Minister of Public Work in the reign of King Rama V
HM King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, named the road "Yaowarat" which means "Junior King", or the Crown Prince. This was to honor HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajirunhis, Thailand's first crown prince.
Yaowarat today resembles Little China for Thais of Chinese descent within Thailand's capital. Its other name is, therefore, Bangkok's Chinatown, one of the world's oldest Chinatowns. Rich with historical heritage dating back more than two centuries, many colors of Chinese culture, architecture In addition, it is a bustling business district, the country's biggest hub for various types of goods and the hub for world-standard gold trade. As such, it has become one of Bangkok's largest and liveliest business centers as well as tourist attractions.
Location: Yaowarat Road Special features: colors of Chinese culture, be it in the people's way of living, architecture, traditional festival or scrumptious Chinese dishes Thing to do: Shopping and taste the delicious dishes at street-side food Thing to see: See life styles of Thai Chinese people and their culture, traditional festival.
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References Retrieved November 7, 2014, from wattraimitr- withayaram.com/new_t/history_pm_f2_page.php