BANGKOK: To walk along Soi Pridi Banomyong is not to enter some urban utopia. Uneven footpaths and lumbering traffic are part of the scenery here, just like they are throughout much of Bangkok. This neighbourhood will not win hearts in an instant. And that might be its greatest attribute. A deep dive beyond its concrete facade is to discover how urban renewal can bring excitement and passion to a community without compromising its identity. This week, it was selected by global Time Out Magazine as the world’s 12th "coolest neighbourhood", the highest selection in Southeast Asia. The list was compiled using the opinions and guidance of the magazine's editors, writers and readers and was based on cultural and culinary criteria, the emergence of new venues and exciting events, and a neighbourhood's affordability to travel to and live in. Soi Pridi Banomyong – known colloquially just as Pridi – is actually a major road that connects two of Bangkok's most important arteries, Sukhumvit Rd and Petchaburi Rd. From the main thoroughfare, tiny streets and cul-de-sacs branch out like tiny veins with their own unique offerings and atmosphere. Development is sweeping fast from west to east in the Thai capital, bringing with it… Read full this story
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