the official handicraft centre selling items from all parts of the country. Ratchaprasong intersection is the gateway to several shopping areas such as Phloen Chit-Sukhumvit, Siam Square-Mahboonkrong, Silom and Pratunam-Phetchaburi. Silom-Surawong-Patpong (สีลม-สุรวงศ์-พัฒพงษ์): Silom Road is the main artery of Bangkok's commercial heart and is paralleled by Surawong Road, while Patpong runs crosswise between the two. In addition to housing dozens of specialist shops and boutiques representing all the major buys, this area also boasts many branches of well-known retailers and several shopping plazas. Street stalls also abound, most notably at Patpong's famous night market. Pratunam-Phetchaburi (ประตูน้ำ-เพชรบุรี): A highlight in the district is Pratunam market, one of Bangkok's biggest centres for ready-to-wear clothing. MBK Center (มาบุญครอง): A shopping center and Siam Square (สยามสแควร์) area are targeted towards bargain shoppers. Local life To reach and approach the Bangkokian native people, walking around the cultural neighbourhood is a great idea. These are some local and rich-in-culture neighbourhoods that offer a great experience for visiting Bangkok. Kudi Chin neighbourhood (ชุมชนกุฎีจีน) is a neighbourhood consists of four main cultural groups; Thai Buddhists, Catholics, Chineses and Muslims. The neighbourhood preserves its iconic architecture and people's living so well. The must-try dish is the Kanom Farang. Talat Noi neighbourhood (ย่านตลาดน้อย) a historic neighbourhood of Thai Chinese descent by the Chao Phraya River, not far from Yaowarat. Charoen Krung Creative District was the first modern road of Thailand that now sits unsignificant. Leads by Thailand Creative and Design Centre or TCDC, the project is to create the awareness and bring people to touch the life and iconic architecture of this area. Charoen Chai neighbourhood (ชุมชนเจริญไชย) the community of Thai Chinese people who are flanked by Charoen Krung and Phlappha Chai Roads. They have been living here for a long time since the early Chinatown and still maintain ancient traditions and occupations to this day. Sam Phraeng Alleys neighbourhood (ย่านสามแพร่ง) a historic neighbourhood within Rattanakosin Island. It is divided into three alleys. Ban Krua Community (ชุมชนบ้านครัว) a last Thai silk Muslim community in Bangkok, not far from Jim Thompson Museum. Ban Bu Community (ชุมชนบ้านบุ) a last Thai handicraft community in making stone polished bronze bowl. Ban Bat Community (ชุมชนบ้านบาตร) a last Bangkokian community in making monk's alms bowl. Wat Champa Community (ชุมชนวัดจำปา) also known as Ko San Chao Community (ชุมชนเกาะศาลเจ้า) a community of planters in Taling Chan District, surrounded by orchards and ditches. Nowadays, they still maintain the traditional