Popular to tourists because of its novelty is the ever-present “Tuk Tuk”, Bangkok’s famous three-wheeled taxi. Named after the sound coming from its engine pipe, this strange blend of small truck, car and motorcycle can help you get around bangkok more efficiently. With its small size,it can negotiate in and out of traffic snarls fairly easy.
China town is situated in one of the oldest areas of Bangkok. Originally, it was gradually settled up by Chinese traders who came by junks to trade with Siam during the Sukhothai era. By the end of 1891, King Rama V had several more roads cut through the area, which are Songwat Road, Phatsai Road, Anuwong Road and Yaowarat Road. Therefore, China town does not consist only Yaowarat Road, but also cover some other roads: Charoen Krung Road, Songwat Road, Songsawat Road, Chakkrawat Road and the Wanit 1 area.
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