Bangkok’s Wireless Road sits at the intersection of heritage and modernity. It’s where international embassies and consulates were first established and where Thai radio was born, igniting a love affair with the medium and music. A local industry of traditional silk production has thrived here for generations as well, making the neighborhood a fascinating mix of sophisticated style and Thai charm. To the north are chic bars and modern architecture; to the south lies an area immersed in history. The glitziest of shopping malls rub shoulders with local markets, and the best restaurants sit right next to humble street stalls in this neighborhood that’s long served as interpreter between Thailand and the international stage.