Welcome to BangkokType — a little space where I share my love for the unique and vibrant typography found all across Bangkok.
Exploring the beauty of Bangkok, one sign at a time.
Category: Ratchathewi
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First of all, it’s not a street—it’s actually a building complex that used to be filled with music stores, bars, and various shops. These days, it’s a bit run down, but still holds a lot of charm. What really caught my eye was the signage: a beautiful Art Deco-style English font on the red brick…
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Despite living in Thailand for 7 years, I’ve never tried tom yum fish noodles. I love tom yum soup, but fish noodles? Are the noodles made of fish or just served with fish? Either way, I was drawn to this lovely blue lightbox—such a cute restaurant logo, and the Thai and English typefaces go really…
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A nicely done sign with both Thai and English typefaces, found at a small neighborhood shop in Ratchathewi. It’s a classic old-school Thai store, with bold letters mounted on a simple wooden board — timeless and charming. Location: QG3H+W93, Soi Phetchaburi 5, Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 https://maps.app.goo.gl/najqQUUPb5sZJwGX9
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This is a very common type of signage for small Thai restaurants — usually sponsored by a beverage brand. In this case, it’s Coca-Cola, with their logo placed in both corners. Simple, recognizable, and a design you’ll see all across the country. Location: QG2J+M48, Thanon Phetchaburi, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 https://maps.app.goo.gl/dA9pGjC1scrspebz6
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What a stunning font on this lightbox! Ambassador Optical Shop, located in Ratchathewi — an area full of eyewear stores — stands out with its fun, quirky typography. It’s so playful and well-designed, you don’t even need glasses to notice it. Location: 497/4 สี่แยกราชเทวี, Phetchaburi Rd, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 https://maps.app.goo.gl/cs8CMY8ppw6ZgUTZ8
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Tucked away in Phetchaburi Soi 10 is a small watch repair stand with a beautifully hand-painted sign in blue and red. The Thai typography is simple yet full of character.
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If you ever find yourself in Ratchathewi, especially around the intersection of Thanon Phayathai and Ratchathewi, you’ll definitely spot this beautiful vintage handmade store sign. It looks like it’s straight out of the early 90s, with a charming hand-drawn Thai script in bright orange over a blue background. And yes — the store name is…
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W. Wattana is tucked away in a small soi in Ratchathewi, featuring a wide wooden signboard with the shop name in Thai script. One of the highlights is the handmade laundry stickers on both doors — simple, charming details that give the place real character. Location: 374/20 ซอย เพชรบุรี 12 Phetchaburi Rd, Thung Phaya Thai,…
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