Phaya Thai Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Khaosan Road
This “anything goes” street is a hot spot for budget travelers who want to buy cheap clothes and souvenirs, people-watch or party all night.
Pratunam Market
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Pratunam Market, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this vibrant area.
Terminal 21 Shopping Mall
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Terminal 21 Shopping Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Visit the temples and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Siam Paragon Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Siam Paragon Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
MBK Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to MBK Center, a popular shopping spot in Bangkok. Visit the notable monuments and temples in this vibrant area.
CentralWorld
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit CentralWorld, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride
Private Bangkok Night Tour: Markets, Temples & Riverside
Bangkok: Maeklong Railway Market & Floating Market Tour
Top hotels in Phaya Thai
Asia Hotel Bangkok
The room was clean and large, the hotel location was great, and the price was good.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55
I was very pleased with the hotel, location was awesome, we were out everyday riding the BTS. The hotel offered free shuttle to the BTS which was very convenient. The staff was very helpful with things to do, their excursions cost more than if you planned it yourself online. Also, we found using ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Courteous staff. Clean, comfortable and convenient.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
The Peninsula Bangkok
Exquisite Hospitality and Stay
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Great location to get to a starter feel to Bangkok. Near public transportation, nice amenities, helpful staff members and many stores/spots around to try out.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel
Great location view in fantastic. Love the free boat drop. Room was very good and yhr staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Phaya Thai
Pratunam
Travellers love Pratunam for its popular shops, and you can see more of Bangkok by jumping on the metro at Victory Monument BTS Station or Phaya Thai Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pratunam Market and Platinum Fashion Mall.
Thanon Phaya Thai
If you're spending time in Thanon Phaya Thai, check out sights like Pratunam Market or Platinum Fashion Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Phaya Thai Station or Ratchaprarop Station.
Ploenchit
Ploenchit is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Central Embassy and Central Chidlom Department Store. See more of Bangkok by jumping on the metro at Ploenchit BTS Station or Chit Lom BTS Station.
Nana
Visitors to Nana love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Nana Square and Sukhumvit Road. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Nana BTS Station.
Siam
Enjoy the popular shops in Siam. MBK Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ratchadamri BTS Station or Siam BTS Station to see more of Bangkok.
Chidlom
Chidlom is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Central Chidlom Department Store and Erawan Shrine, and you can get around town on the metro at Chit Lom BTS Station.
