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EXPLAINED: The beating heart of the city | Vintage Vibes

Talat Noi is one of Bangkok’s oldest Chinese communities. (Photo by Apichit Jinakul)

With a labyrinth of old shophouses, secondhand auto part businesses and religious sanctuaries, the waterside Talat Noi community has managed to maintain its distinct lifestyle and fascinating multicultural heritage despite the changing times.

Sitting on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, it is an intriguing spot on the map for locals and tourists to learn about Rattanakosin's rich history as Bangkok celebrates its 240th anniversary this year.

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