Old Bangkok where the city's oldest temples and palaces are located is also known an "Ratanakosin" - Thailand's capital in 1782
Banglumphu or Banglumpoo - Once an area almost exclusively popular by budget travellers due to the large number of cheap hotels and guesthouses located here. Banglumphu attracts tourist who enjoy its trendy outdoor restaurants, bars and bristro - style outlets tucked away in shady gardens and delightful cafes set in old shop houses.