Thai Town (Thai: ไทยทาวน์) is a neighborhood in Central Los Angeles, California. In 2008, it was one of the five Asian Pacific Islander neighborhoods in the city—along with Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Historic Filipinotown, and Koreatown —that received federal recognition as a Preserve America neighborhood. [1] As the an LA ethnic community landmark, Thai Town has not much to offer other than shopping and eating for Thai things. The area is located along rundown Hollywood Blvd. with a few rundown motels scattered along the area. Today, Thai Town is home to about 60-plus Thai businesses, including silk shops, bookstores, and restaurants. Thai Town is also the site of several historic Los Angeles structures and landmarks, such as the Don Carlos Apartments, Trianon Apartments, and the Mayer Building on Hollywood and Western. Thai Town is home to Thai restaurants, shops, spas, and businesses that showcase the uniqueness and beauty of Thai culture. One of its key landmarks is Thailand Plaza, a gathering place for the Thai community in Los Angeles. Los Angeles County is home to the largest number of Thais outside of Thailand, estimated to be around 50,000. It is the only officially recognized Thai town in the United States. · Find the best restaurants in Thai Town. · Los Angeles is home to the only Thai Town in the United States, which also, in my opinion, makes it the best place to eat Thai food in the country. Across the county, you can find rare... See the Official Site for Apartment and Rental Home Prices, Pictures, Floorplans and More! Search from Home with 3D Interactive Tours. Check Availability today!
