^And they never will be in a million years.
Some were saying that the Rotfai market in Ratchada was the nearest to that atmosphere. Thats a load of shit. It's full of cheap Chinese making a loud noise eating and talking, and the countless live music bars are all vying to be the loudest.
You can't even sit in peace with a beer watching the girls go by, as you'll get bothered every 5 mins to have your glass topped up.