India, July 8 -- Home to gritty alleys, neon-lit streets, chaotic markets, abandoned buildings, and opulent hotels, a lot of Bangkok locations practically scream 'opening scene of a noir crime drama.' The city's stark contrast - old and new, glamorous and grimy, serene and sordid - makes it a natural muse for stories like these.

The metropolis is a living film set, dotted with a plethora of crime drama-esque backdrops. Locales where secrets and bodies could be buried. Sites made for rooftop chases. Sois is built for shady dealings. Flickering fluorescent lights illuminate a tangled mess of overhead cables, completing the gritty diorama.

In this concocted, fictitious listicle, we spotlight Bangkok locations that feel like they were contr...