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Indians in Bangkok

The Indian and South Asian community in Bangkok, in one place: upcoming community events and 54 Indian businesses and services. Everything is local — ranked by how far it is from you in the app.

Phahurat, Bangkok’s Little India, and its Siri Guru Singh Sabha gurdwara, the Sri Maha Mariamman temple on Silom Road, and Navaratri and Diwali on Silom.

About 400,000 overseas Indians (Indian citizens and people of Indian origin) live in Thailand, in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ estimate for January 2026. That is a national figure, not one for Bangkok alone. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India — population of overseas Indians

What’s on in Bangkok

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Festivals in Bangkok

Groups in Bangkok

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  • Expats in Thailand

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇹🇭 Thailand-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Thailand.

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Indian businesses and services in Bangkok

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Hindu temples and gurdwaras near Bangkok

Questions

How many Indians live in Bangkok?

About 400,000 overseas Indians (Indian citizens and people of Indian origin) live in Thailand, in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ estimate for January 2026. That is a national figure, not one for Bangkok alone. That is 250,000 Indian citizens and 150,000 people of Indian origin. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India — population of overseas Indians.

Where do Indians meet in Bangkok?

At community events — coming up: Diwali Dinner. All of it is on this page and in the free Namaste Community app.

When is Diwali 2026 in Bangkok?

Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Community celebrations in Bangkok are usually on the nearest weekends — each one is listed with its own date.

Where can I find Indian shops and services in Bangkok?

The Namaste Community directory lists 54 Indian businesses and services in Bangkok — grocers, restaurants, tailors, beauty, tutors and more — with reviews from members.

Is there a Hindu temple in Bangkok?

Yes. The Namaste Community directory lists 13 temples and gurdwaras within 20 km of Bangkok; the nearest to the centre are Vishnu Shrine, Thewasathan Bot Phram and Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh Sabha. Each has its own page, with the address and opening hours where they are known.

Everything in Bangkok, ranked by distance from you — events, groups, questions and businesses, in the app.

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