Guidebook for Bangkok
Food Scene
“Good southern thai food.Excellently cooked authentic southern thai food but the menu is rather limited .Small establishment that is family-run. Friendly staff and very tasty food! Can be a bit spicy though and servings seem a bit smaller than other similar establishments in the area. Prices a little higher also.
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Khua Kling Pak Sod
98/1 Soi Pai Di Ma Di Klang“Good southern thai food.Excellently cooked authentic southern thai food but the menu is rather limited .Small establishment that is family-run. Friendly staff and very tasty food! Can be a bit spicy though and servings seem a bit smaller than other similar establishments in the area. Prices a little higher also.
Sitting in the middle of maki and pasta central, the Southern Thai food of Phuket Town is pretty unique for Thong Lor’s dining scene, as is the décor of this tiny shophouse on the corner of Thong Lor Soi 6. It welcomes people in with its huge windows and cute colored wooden front door that transports you to the old quarter of the famous Southern town.
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Phuket Town
126/2 Soi Sukhumvit 55Sitting in the middle of maki and pasta central, the Southern Thai food of Phuket Town is pretty unique for Thong Lor’s dining scene, as is the décor of this tiny shophouse on the corner of Thong Lor Soi 6. It welcomes people in with its huge windows and cute colored wooden front door that transports you to the old quarter of the famous Southern town.
The Patara Fine Thai Cuisine restaurant features authentic Thai food with an original twist that is sure to keep diners coming back for more. Served in a large, elegant dining room, the menu features Thai classic dishes as well as some interesting alternatives such as Fillet of Seabass Chargrilled in Banana Leaf and Perfumed Panang Curry and Braised New Zealand Lamb in Massaman Curry.
How to get there: Take the BTS Skytrain to the Thonglor station.
Opening Hours: Daily from 11.30 am. - 02.30 pm. and 06.00 pm. - 11.00 pm.
Patara Fine Thai Cuisine
19 Sukhumvit55 The Patara Fine Thai Cuisine restaurant features authentic Thai food with an original twist that is sure to keep diners coming back for more. Served in a large, elegant dining room, the menu features Thai classic dishes as well as some interesting alternatives such as Fillet of Seabass Chargrilled in Banana Leaf and Perfumed Panang Curry and Braised New Zealand Lamb in Massaman Curry.
How to get there: Take the BTS Skytrain to the Thonglor station.
Opening Hours: Daily from 11.30 am. - 02.30 pm. and 06.00 pm. - 11.00 pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
Badmotel certainly has turned heads on trendy Thong Lor with its unique abandoned house/wrecking crew demolition chic look.It isn't quite as bad as it sounds; actually, the club takes up three floors, with some stylish seating in spots, plus there is a patio garden as well as a rooftop lookout. The club does DJ events, launch parties and plays hip hop music and is a real young Thong Lor hipsters favorite these days.The cocktail menu is extensive, there is craft beer, Japanese whiskey, and Badmotel even serves up homemade ya dong, herb infused medicinal Thai moonshine.
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BADMOTEL
4-5 Soi Sukhumvit 55Badmotel certainly has turned heads on trendy Thong Lor with its unique abandoned house/wrecking crew demolition chic look.It isn't quite as bad as it sounds; actually, the club takes up three floors, with some stylish seating in spots, plus there is a patio garden as well as a rooftop lookout. The club does DJ events, launch parties and plays hip hop music and is a real young Thong Lor hipsters favorite these days.The cocktail menu is extensive, there is craft beer, Japanese whiskey, and Badmotel even serves up homemade ya dong, herb infused medicinal Thai moonshine.
Octave Rooftop Lounge and Bar is the latest arrival to grace the sky high bar scene in Bangkok. While most of the airborne bars with views tend to be concentrated around Silom Road and the Chao Phraya River, Octave sits across town towering above Thong Lor and Sukhumvit RoadIn addition to the marvelous views, the three level bar and lounge also makes some outstanding cocktails, as the in-house mixologist has some signature drinks such as the Bangkok 57 (saffron infused vodka with champagne!) and the Bloom Over the Roof (red berries tea infused vodka mixed with mint leaf and elderflower syrup) to keep customers sated.
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Octave
2 Soi Sukhumvit 57Octave Rooftop Lounge and Bar is the latest arrival to grace the sky high bar scene in Bangkok. While most of the airborne bars with views tend to be concentrated around Silom Road and the Chao Phraya River, Octave sits across town towering above Thong Lor and Sukhumvit RoadIn addition to the marvelous views, the three level bar and lounge also makes some outstanding cocktails, as the in-house mixologist has some signature drinks such as the Bangkok 57 (saffron infused vodka with champagne!) and the Bloom Over the Roof (red berries tea infused vodka mixed with mint leaf and elderflower syrup) to keep customers sated.
A bit of Bollywood in Bangkok has arrived in Thong Lor. Desi Beats is cocktails and dancing venue that occupies both an indoor and outdoor space in the chic trendy nightlife Opus Building on Soi 10There is a colorful indoor area to chill at or else you can opt for the relaxing sofas out on the rooftop deck. The bar focuses on flavoured shisha pipes, colorful exotic cocktails like Jagger Bomb.
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Desi beats
139 Soi Thong Lo 10A bit of Bollywood in Bangkok has arrived in Thong Lor. Desi Beats is cocktails and dancing venue that occupies both an indoor and outdoor space in the chic trendy nightlife Opus Building on Soi 10There is a colorful indoor area to chill at or else you can opt for the relaxing sofas out on the rooftop deck. The bar focuses on flavoured shisha pipes, colorful exotic cocktails like Jagger Bomb.
Sightseeing
Dedicated to Pridi Banomyong, who was one of the prominent leaders in the 1932 coup, this non-profit academic organization promotes research in social studies and regularly hosts art, music and culture events. Lectures and films are shown each year on May 11th to celebrate Pridi Banomyong Day, while other interesting exhibitions and events are also held here throughout the year.
How to get there: BTS to Thonglor Station (1.2 km) or MRT to Sukhumvit Station (2.3 km). Major Bowl Hit located 4th floor, J-Avenue, Thonglor Soi 15, Sukhumvit 55 Road.Opening Hours: Daily from 11.00 am. - 12.00 am.
Pridi Banomyong Institute
1 55 Sukhumvit RdDedicated to Pridi Banomyong, who was one of the prominent leaders in the 1932 coup, this non-profit academic organization promotes research in social studies and regularly hosts art, music and culture events. Lectures and films are shown each year on May 11th to celebrate Pridi Banomyong Day, while other interesting exhibitions and events are also held here throughout the year.
How to get there: BTS to Thonglor Station (1.2 km) or MRT to Sukhumvit Station (2.3 km). Major Bowl Hit located 4th floor, J-Avenue, Thonglor Soi 15, Sukhumvit 55 Road.Opening Hours: Daily from 11.00 am. - 12.00 am.
Shopping
J Avenue Lifestyle Shopping Center & Entertainment One of the most popular entertainment centres in the Thonglor area, J Avenue attracts everyone from teenagers to mothers and businessmen looking for somewhere to unwind after work.J Avenue, provides plenty of international and Asian chain stores here as well as funky boutiques and stalls.
How to get there: Thonglor Soi 15, Sukhumvit Soi 55. Take the BTS to Thonglorf Station or MRT to Sukhumvit Station
Opening Hours: Daily from 10.00 am. - 10.00 pm.
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J Avenue Thonglor
323 ถนน สุขุมวิทJ Avenue Lifestyle Shopping Center & Entertainment One of the most popular entertainment centres in the Thonglor area, J Avenue attracts everyone from teenagers to mothers and businessmen looking for somewhere to unwind after work.J Avenue, provides plenty of international and Asian chain stores here as well as funky boutiques and stalls.
How to get there: Thonglor Soi 15, Sukhumvit Soi 55. Take the BTS to Thonglorf Station or MRT to Sukhumvit Station
Opening Hours: Daily from 10.00 am. - 10.00 pm.
Popular with those in the know, Playground is one of the chicest stores in Bangkok, simply oozing cool factor. This large concept store is a great place to simply hang out and indulge in a spot of people watching, while serious shoppers will find three floors of jewellery, books, art, furniture and fashion.
How to get there: Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor Soi 15). Take the BTS to Thonglorf Station or MRT to Sukhumvit Station.
Playground
Popular with those in the know, Playground is one of the chicest stores in Bangkok, simply oozing cool factor. This large concept store is a great place to simply hang out and indulge in a spot of people watching, while serious shoppers will find three floors of jewellery, books, art, furniture and fashion.
How to get there: Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor Soi 15). Take the BTS to Thonglorf Station or MRT to Sukhumvit Station.
Parks & Nature
Benchasiri Park has been built to commemorate the 60th birthday of HM Queen Sirikit in 1992. The landscape of the park consists of a vast green space. A lot of big trees around the park create shady and cool environment - a perfect setting to get some rest from the buzz of the city.
How to get there : The museum is located on the third floor of the Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand in the Royal Patronage Building at 40 Soi Santisuk, Sukhumvit 38 Road (opposite Soi Thong Lo). Take the BTS to the Thong Lo station and walk from there.
Opening hours : : Mon - Fri from 10.00 am. - 04.00 pm.
(Advance contact in writing is required for a group visit).
Admission fee : Free
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Benjasiri Park
24 Soi Sukhumvit 22Benchasiri Park has been built to commemorate the 60th birthday of HM Queen Sirikit in 1992. The landscape of the park consists of a vast green space. A lot of big trees around the park create shady and cool environment - a perfect setting to get some rest from the buzz of the city.
How to get there : The museum is located on the third floor of the Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand in the Royal Patronage Building at 40 Soi Santisuk, Sukhumvit 38 Road (opposite Soi Thong Lo). Take the BTS to the Thong Lo station and walk from there.
Opening hours : : Mon - Fri from 10.00 am. - 04.00 pm.
(Advance contact in writing is required for a group visit).
Admission fee : Free
Arts & Culture
Erawan Shrine in Bangkok is Brahman, not strictly Buddhist. And yet, this famous shrine attracts more visitors than many of the city's temples. It was erected during the mid 1950s, after the Thai government had decided to build the luxury.
Erawan Hotel on this location.Opening Hours: 06:00-24:00 Location: In front of Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, corner of Ploenchit and Ratchadamri Road .
BTS: Chidlom
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Santuario de Erawan Shrine
494 Thanon RatchadamriErawan Shrine in Bangkok is Brahman, not strictly Buddhist. And yet, this famous shrine attracts more visitors than many of the city's temples. It was erected during the mid 1950s, after the Thai government had decided to build the luxury.
Erawan Hotel on this location.Opening Hours: 06:00-24:00 Location: In front of Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, corner of Ploenchit and Ratchadamri Road .
BTS: Chidlom
Everything Else
Thonglor Home Soi 7
153 Soi Sukhumvit 55convenient store.