Another interesting central area for a stroll is around the double bridge of Saphan Poot and the Memorial bridge. Saphan Poots official name is the Prapokglao bridge but most people know it as the former.
Walking down Chakkrawat Road from Yaowarat you come to a small canal on your left
At the end of which there is a small footbridge crossing to the opposite bank
On the other side there is a river front restaurant which opens at 4.00 p.m.
I've eaten here a couple of times and although nothing special it was reasonable and if you get there about 6.00 p.m. you might have chance of getting a table right on the river. What looks interesting is the 3rd floor bar next to it.
Never had a drink here yet but it must get pretty packed in the evening with young people since it's right up against the Saphan Poot market. Nice view of the
Guan U shrine across the river too, another place I have yet to explore.
Crossing the little bridge again and continuing around the bend , this whole area is a large market at night with clothing stalls on either side of the road.
A video showing the night market :
In daytime you can see the bridge but at night the bank is taken up with vendors blocking the view
Looking back towards the restaurant you can see way down the river
Between the two bridges is a stop for the river taxi/bus if you want to head up to Nonthaburi or down to Sathorn.
Once you pass under Saphan Poot you can see the adjacent Memorial bridge
There's also a bus terminal of sorts under the bridge from where several routes begin their route.