Song Wat Road, Bangkok’s Old Trading Street Turned Coffee Strip

Song Wat Road sits quietly behind Yaowarat. For decades it was a wholesale street. Today it mixes old warehouses with modern cafés. You come here to walk, eat, and slow down.

Why it is special

  • Original shophouses, many over 100 years old
  • Small independent cafés and bakeries
  • No big chains
  • Locals still work and live here

What to try

  • Specialty coffee in restored warehouses
  • Simple Thai-Chinese snacks
  • Modern pastries with local ingredients

How to visit

Best time to go

  • Late morning or mid afternoon
  • Quiet on weekdays