'Bangkok Chinatown' magazine inaugural issue was created with dedication to serve as a medium for and by Yaowarat residents directly. The magazine aims to benefit Yaowarat residents maximally to achieve the goal of gradually shaping Yaowarat into a livable city.

Issue 1 published July - September 2012

Cover Story: Zongzi in Chinatown
- Tales and legends of Zongzi
- Secret Zongzi recipes
- Threading hearts, wrapping Zongzi at Wang Nam Thip

Origin of Bangkok Chinatown
- Birth of Chinatown in Siam and Bangkok
- Interesting stories from historical evidence

For Yaowarat…Our Home
- Developing Yaowarat into a livable city
- Community participation

Collaboration to Solve Environmental Problems
- Environmental issues in Chinatown
- Solution approaches

Markets in Chinatown
- Various markets in Yaowarat area
- Trading ways of life and market culture

Entertaining Knowledge About Chinese Culture
- Knowledge and interesting stories

Statistics and Important Knowledge of Chinatown
- Important data and figures

This magazine aims to:

1. Media for Yaowarat residents - Present news and stories of the district

2. Share good things - Good things found in Yaowarat that bring happiness

3. Present problems - Various problems that if solved would make Yaowarat more livable

4. Collect suggestions - From community and all readers

5. Promote community - A small community full of history and valuable culture