A sense of Nana’s globalization

Abstract

                    The Nana precinct in Bangkok is the area of lower Sukhumvit concentrating between the 3 ^rdand the 11^th of Sukhumvit’s north side, and 4^th to 8^th of the south side.  The Nana enclave represents the best of Bangkok in that it exudes a global and cosmopolitan vibe enhancing a city that is an inclusive society, open and tolerate to vast cultural difference.  These characteristics drew people into Bangkok leading to parts of the city becoming very congested comprising an Indians community that moved into the Nana enclave after road completion in 1950.  The local population are Thai, Burmese, Thai-Lao and Indians.  These groups have maintained their cultural heritage from their ancestors such as in costumes, languages and food.  Tourists include western visitors, wealthy Thais, Middle Easterners, and more lately ASEAN tourists.  Subsequently, the precinct can be interpreted in terms of (1) commoditization such as selling products and services – souvenirs, food and drink, medicine, street markets and living accommodations, (2) medical tourism through Bumrungrad International hospital and (3) globalization expression such as costumes, food, multi-languages, and hotels.