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Free Things to Do in Thai Town

The only Thai Town in America — ornate gateway statues, East Hollywood energy and Songkran street life.

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About Thai Town

East Hollywood's Thai Town is the only officially designated Thai Town in the United States, marked by the golden Apsonsi guardian statues at its gateways along Hollywood Boulevard. It's free to wander among the public art and bustling storefronts.

Pocket parks, viewpoints toward the hills and the nearby attractions of East Hollywood round out a vivid, walkable neighborhood best known for its food and its annual Songkran festival.

Apsonsi gateway statuesThai New Year (Songkran)East HollywoodPublic artHollywood BoulevardWalkable streets

What's here

Parks15Public Art14Shelters6Food Assistance5Playgrounds5Viewpoints4Food3Trails2Museums2Landmarks2Libraries2Rec Centers1Cemeteries1Gardens1Community Gardens1Observatories1

Free places in Thai Town

Frequently asked: free things to do in Thai Town

What are the best free things to do in Thai Town?

See the golden Apsonsi guardian statues at the gateways, explore the public art and murals, and walk the lively Hollywood Boulevard storefronts — all free.

Where is Thai Town?

Thai Town is in East Hollywood, along Hollywood Boulevard roughly between Western and Normandie Avenues.

Is the Songkran festival free?

The annual Thai New Year (Songkran) street festival in Thai Town is free to attend, with food and vendor purchases optional.

Are there free events in Thai Town?

Yes — cultural festivals and street events happen here. The list on this page updates with current free ones nearby.

Nearby neighborhoods

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