Since 1992, the Bangkok government has continuously displaced street vendors under the pretext of urban development. However, unlike in other countries where street vendors are forcefully evicted in the pursuit of modernization, the vendors in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area have managed to continue their operations. The ambiguous policy stance of the Bangkok government has allowed street vendors to develop resilient strategies while facing significant changes in their environment. This research aims to go beyond the conventional focus on the state, policies, and urban governance to explore the issue of street vendors. Specifically, it examines the presence of diverse ethnic groups among the vendors on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok, emphasizing their daily experiences and spatial mobility. Through interviews, participant observations, and analysis of documentary sources, the study examines the resistance strategies of street vendors under the process of gentrification in Bangkok and the unique implications of these vendors in the city.