Key Takeaways

One Bangkok Audio Guide is an audio walking experience that helps visitors discover One Bangkok in greater depth than a typical walk. Through the walking route of One Bangkok, which takes around 30 minutes, listeners can explore the history, architecture, green spaces, public art and behind-the-scenes stories of key locations throughout the area. The guide can be downloaded and listened to anywhere, anytime via the One Bangkok application, with support in three languages: Thai, English and Chinese.

Table of Contents

• What Is One Bangkok Audio Guide?
• Start at The Wireless House One Bangkok
• Walk Through Gardens, Buildings and Artworks That Tell the Story of the City
• The Walking Route of One Bangkok
• Public Art That Belongs in Everyday Life
• Start Exploring One Bangkok with the Audio Guide
• Frequently Asked Questions About One Bangkok Audio Guide (FAQs)

Sometimes, walking through a place allows you to see only the buildings, gardens, pathways or artworks that are in front of you. However, when a voice begins to guide your way, that same place can gradually reveal deeper layers of meaning, from history and inspiration to design concepts and the small details you may never have noticed.

One Bangkok Audio Guide has been developed to turn a walk through the area into a richer storytelling experience. Through the walking route of One Bangkok, a journey of around 30 minutes, visitors are invited to put on their headphones and slowly explore the heart of Bangkok while listening to a narration that introduces different corners of One Bangkok beyond what can be seen with the eyes alone.

What Is One Bangkok Audio Guide?

One Bangkok Audio Guide is an audio walking experience that takes visitors through key areas within One Bangkok, connecting stories of places, people, art, nature and the history of the site. The narration acts like an enthusiastic companion, gently encouraging listeners to observe the details around them.

Throughout the route, listeners can walk through different locations while listening to the stories behind them, from the history of the land and the masterplan concept to architecture, green spaces, public art and the urban systems that make the area walkable, safe and efficient.

While using the One Bangkok Audio Guide, listeners can follow their own pace. If they would like to stop and admire a piece of artwork, take photos or spend more time observing the details of a particular building, they can pause the narration and continue whenever they are ready. This makes the One Bangkok audio guide an experience suitable for first-time visitors, design enthusiasts, art lovers, tourists and anyone who wishes to discover One Bangkok in greater depth than a casual walk would allow.

Start at The Wireless House One Bangkok

The walking route experience begins at The Wireless House One Bangkok, a distinctive white and green building that plays an important role in telling the history of this area.

During the reign of King Rama VI, this location was once home to the Saladaeng Radio Telegraph Station, also known as the Naval Signal Department. Its radio telegraph mast was significant to the history of communication in Thailand and playing a role in connecting the country with the wider world through international signal transmission and communication. The road that passed through this area later became known as Wireless Road.

Clear evidence of this history emerged during the preparation of the One Bangkok site, when the original foundations of the radiotelegraph station building were discovered. This led to a conservation process carried out with specialists from several fields, with the aim of preserving the historical traces as closely as possible to their original form. The Wireless House One Bangkok therefore has become a meaningful starting point, helping visitors understand how this area carries a long and important story within Bangkok.

Around the building, there are also small details that the narration invites listeners to observe, such as plants that reflect the atmosphere of the original landscape and the historic radio telegraph mast, which is over a century old and has been preserved as part of the area’s memory.

Walk Through Gardens, Buildings and Artworks That Tell the Story of the City

From The Wireless House One Bangkok, the narration gradually leads listeners onwards to gardens, buildings and resting points, each with its own story. These include the herb garden, which is connected to the role of Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, Prince of Chumphon, known as the Father of the Royal Thai Navy, and Thai medicinal and herbal knowledge. The route then continues to The Storeys, a building inspired by the concept of shophouses, old town neighbourhoods and the lives of people.

The Storeys plays on the meaning of the word “story”, which reflects the character of an area filled with shops, creativity and contemporary inspiration.

Along the way, visitors will also encounter public art such as Fly by Alex Face, the Thai artist widely recognised for his child character in a three-eyed rabbit suit. This artwork adds a sense of street culture to the area and makes the urban walk more engaging, as listeners learn about its origin, the reason behind its placement and the relationship between the artist and the location.

The route also passes Andaz One Bangkok and The Ritz Carlton, Bangkok, both of which reflect the idea of “home” in different ways, from a mid-century atmosphere to a residence that blends Western and Eastern cultures.

The Walking Route of One Bangkok

One of the charms of One Bangkok is how it shows that a good city should be easy to walk through, safe and naturally connected. The walking route of One Bangkok takes visitors through several green spaces, including One Bangkok Park and Parade Park.

When entering One Bangkok Boulevard, visitors can sense how the street has been designed for comfortable walking. All cars are directed to underground parking, allowing the area above to become a pedestrian-friendly street and a flexible activity space. Visitors can therefore enjoy the surrounding buildings, artworks and atmosphere at a relaxed pace.

Along the route, Smart Poles also serve as CCTV points, Wi Fi hotspots and emergency buttons, helping to strengthen safety throughout the area. These details reflect how One Bangkok places importance on real human experience, from walking and resting to connectivity and peace of mind while spending time in the area.

Another interesting aspect is the sustainability concept and urban systems behind the scenes, including energy management, cooling systems, water supply and wastewater management. These systems help a large-scale area operate efficiently. They may not be immediately visible to visitors, but they can be understood through the narration of the One Bangkok Audio Guide.

Public Art That Belongs in Everyday Life

Another highlight of the One Bangkok Audio Guide is how it introduces listeners to several artworks within One Bangkok, placed across different areas. These works are not presented merely for visual beauty. They also act as meeting points, places to rest the eyes and mediums that invite people to interpret their surroundings in new ways. Examples include:

• Ripple Flow is both a sculpture and a seating area, allowing people to use and interact with the artwork in real life.
• It Is It Isn’t is a large stainless-steel work by Sir Tony Cragg, inviting viewers to question whether or not the form in front of them resembles something familiar.
• S Curve by Sir Anish Kapoor reflects the surrounding environment within the artwork itself.
• Zero by Elmgreen & Dragset takes a familiar object, a swimming pool, and reimagines it vertically.

Start Exploring One Bangkok with the Audio Guide

For anyone who wishes to experience One Bangkok in a slower, deeper and more meaningful way, the One Bangkok Audio Guide is an experience not to be missed. Simply download the One Bangkok application and start listening anywhere and anytime. The guide is available in Thai, English and Chinese, allowing you to explore One Bangkok through a route that reveals the stories behind this city, one step at a time.

The One Bangkok application also acts as a personal assistant, making every visit to One Bangkok easier and more enjoyable. From exploring interesting places and discovering exhibitions, One Bangkok’s art galleries, and activities, to planning your time in the area more conveniently, the application helps make the overall experience smoother.

Download the One Bangkok application and start discovering a new side of One Bangkok today.

Frequently Asked Questions About One Bangkok Audio Guide (FAQs)

Q: What should I prepare before listening to the One Bangkok Audio Guide?

A: It is recommended to prepare headphones, a smartphone with sufficient battery and the One Bangkok application downloaded in advance so you can listen to the Audio Guide continuously while following the route inside One Bangkok. Comfortable walking shoes are also recommended. You can pause the narration at any time if you would like to stop and observe details, take photos or rest along the way.

Q: Can I listen to the One Bangkok Audio Guide without following the walking route?

A : Yes, you can. The One Bangkok Audio Guide can be accessed through the One Bangkok application anywhere and anytime, whether you wish to listen before visiting to familiarise yourself with the area, or listen again after your visit to revisit the details. However, listening while following the walking route One Bangkok offers will help you see the actual locations and understand the stories of each point more clearly.

Q: Who is the One Bangkok Audio Guide suitable for?

A: The One Bangkok Audio Guide is suitable for many types of visitors, including those who want to enjoy a city walk with a story; people interested in architecture, art, green spaces and the history of Bangkok; as well as tourists who want to discover One Bangkok beyond a typical visit. As the guide supports three languages, Thai, English and Chinese, it also makes this experience of the One Bangkok Audio guide more accessible for both Thai and international visitors.