Bangkok Chinatown Magazine Issue 5 presents stories of Chinese traditions and festivals, especially Chinese New Year and Vegetarian Festival, old district rehabilitation by Talat Noi community, and bicycle tour activities.

Issue 5 published January - March 2014

Cover Story: Festival Season
- Festival season in Chinatown
- Chinese New Year: Festival of Chinese worldwide
- Knowledge snippets: Worshipping Cai Shen Ye during Chinese New Year
- Layout diagram for Cai Shen Ye worship table

From Swatow to Talat Noi
- Route from Swatow to Talat Noi
- History and connections

Talat Noi: Old District Rehabilitation in Urban Area with Talat Noi Community
- Talat Noi Community group
- Old district rehabilitation process
- Coalition of multi-professional groups

Vegetarian Festival...Homecoming Festival for Talat Noi People
- History and significance of Vegetarian Festival
- Talat Noi life and Vegetarian Festival

Perspectives on Yaowarat
- Views from local residents
- Development direction

Power of People (in) the Area
- Community power and participation

Let's Cycle
- District bicycle tour activities
- Bicycle touring routes

Sharp Thinking: Reviving Old Districts through Social History
- Old district rehabilitation approaches
- Lessons from abroad (Georgetown, Malaysia)
- Art ES, Think City, GTWHI

Entertaining Knowledge About Chinese Culture
- Knowledge and interesting stories