Guidebook for Bangkok
Shopping
Wholesale shopping mall filled with small outlets, selling mostly women’s fashion and accessories. Each floor of Platinum Fashion Mall is named after famous shopping districts around the world, namely Orchard, Nathan, Ginza, Soho, Oxford and Camden. Roughly, the four floors of retail shopping space are dedicated to men’s and women’s clothing, leathers, shoes and fashion accessories.
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Platinum Fashion Mall
222 Phetchaburi RdWholesale shopping mall filled with small outlets, selling mostly women’s fashion and accessories. Each floor of Platinum Fashion Mall is named after famous shopping districts around the world, namely Orchard, Nathan, Ginza, Soho, Oxford and Camden. Roughly, the four floors of retail shopping space are dedicated to men’s and women’s clothing, leathers, shoes and fashion accessories.
Feeling like a splurge? If you are looking for Paul Bistro, Ippudo Ramen, Swiss flown chocolate, the most expensive cinema in Thailand or the likes of McQueen, look no further! Head over to Central Embassy for a luxurious shopping experience.
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Central Embassy
1031 Thanon Phloen ChitFeeling like a splurge? If you are looking for Paul Bistro, Ippudo Ramen, Swiss flown chocolate, the most expensive cinema in Thailand or the likes of McQueen, look no further! Head over to Central Embassy for a luxurious shopping experience.
Rather than 'bigger is better', Central Chidlom embraces a more practical concept of a 'one stop shop' for brand-name goods, unique gifts and fashion labels. It is one of the best places to go if you need something specific and don't want to be distracted along the way. There’s also a fine range of dining options, whether at stand-alone eateries (Greyhound Café, The Terrace) or at Central Food Loft, the innovative food court concept on the 7th floor. Central Chidlom is a pure shopping experience with no multi-screen cinemas or other massive entertainment outlets, but Central Embassy next door has one of the best cinema's in Bangkok.
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เซ็นทรัลชิดลม Central Chidlom
1027 Thanon Phloen ChitRather than 'bigger is better', Central Chidlom embraces a more practical concept of a 'one stop shop' for brand-name goods, unique gifts and fashion labels. It is one of the best places to go if you need something specific and don't want to be distracted along the way. There’s also a fine range of dining options, whether at stand-alone eateries (Greyhound Café, The Terrace) or at Central Food Loft, the innovative food court concept on the 7th floor. Central Chidlom is a pure shopping experience with no multi-screen cinemas or other massive entertainment outlets, but Central Embassy next door has one of the best cinema's in Bangkok.
Central World is the mother of all shopping malls in Thailand. It comes with a skating rink, along with newly built Groove that is the perfect place to relax and hang out with your friends until late. There is always something for everyone at Central World. It even has a BMW showroom! From the condo, you can walk to the skywalk, which will connect you directly to the mall. The large plaza outside the mall often hosts great food and flea market events on weekends. This is the place to be for NYE countdowns in Thailand!
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CentralWorld
999/9 Thanon Rama 1Central World is the mother of all shopping malls in Thailand. It comes with a skating rink, along with newly built Groove that is the perfect place to relax and hang out with your friends until late. There is always something for everyone at Central World. It even has a BMW showroom! From the condo, you can walk to the skywalk, which will connect you directly to the mall. The large plaza outside the mall often hosts great food and flea market events on weekends. This is the place to be for NYE countdowns in Thailand!
Pratunam Market
Phayathai RoadPratunam Wholesale Market
The nine floors at Terminal 21 house some 600 shops, a Cineplex, Gourmet Market (supermarket) and a food court with all kinds of mouthwatering Thai and international fare. The basement level (LG) has a Caribbean theme and is where you will find the Gourmet Market, take-away food outlets, market-style food vendors as well as banks and bookstores. Take an escalator up one level and the ground floor (G) brings you to Rome, with all kinds of international and local fashion labels such as Kipling, Fox, CC:OO, Nike, Jaspal, Adidas, Levi’s, and more.
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Terminal 21
88 Soi Sukhumvit 19The nine floors at Terminal 21 house some 600 shops, a Cineplex, Gourmet Market (supermarket) and a food court with all kinds of mouthwatering Thai and international fare. The basement level (LG) has a Caribbean theme and is where you will find the Gourmet Market, take-away food outlets, market-style food vendors as well as banks and bookstores. Take an escalator up one level and the ground floor (G) brings you to Rome, with all kinds of international and local fashion labels such as Kipling, Fox, CC:OO, Nike, Jaspal, Adidas, Levi’s, and more.
MBK is a popular shopping complex, and the immense choice of consumer goods at give-away prices makes it a worthwhile trip to be included on any visitor's shopping agenda. You'll find entire floors dedicated to shoes and handbags, fashion and clothing, mobile phones and furniture. Like every shopping complex in Bangkok, there is an enormous food court (which was renovated in early 2006) with lots of affordable and yummie Thai and International food to choose from.
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MBK Center
444 Phayathai RdMBK is a popular shopping complex, and the immense choice of consumer goods at give-away prices makes it a worthwhile trip to be included on any visitor's shopping agenda. You'll find entire floors dedicated to shoes and handbags, fashion and clothing, mobile phones and furniture. Like every shopping complex in Bangkok, there is an enormous food court (which was renovated in early 2006) with lots of affordable and yummie Thai and International food to choose from.
Food Scene
Named Asian's Best Restaurant, Gaggan specialized in Molecular Indian Cuisine Michelin starred restaurant. Bill Clinton and David Beckham counts amongst it's distinguished clientele. I have never had the opportunity nor the budget to go there. But if you do, please send me pictures! Advanced booking recommended. Slippers and singlets probably prohibited.
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Gaggan
68 Soi SawasdeeNamed Asian's Best Restaurant, Gaggan specialized in Molecular Indian Cuisine Michelin starred restaurant. Bill Clinton and David Beckham counts amongst it's distinguished clientele. I have never had the opportunity nor the budget to go there. But if you do, please send me pictures! Advanced booking recommended. Slippers and singlets probably prohibited.
All Six to Twelve is on the ground floor of Urbana Langsuan. This cafe/restaurant serves international food and cocktails in an industrial setting. It’s a nice place for a fun and relaxed night with friends. Recommend to refrain from wearing slippers and singlets. Opens 6pm to midnight every day.
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All Six to Twelve Cafe & Social Bar
59/6 ซอยAll Six to Twelve is on the ground floor of Urbana Langsuan. This cafe/restaurant serves international food and cocktails in an industrial setting. It’s a nice place for a fun and relaxed night with friends. Recommend to refrain from wearing slippers and singlets. Opens 6pm to midnight every day.
I have never been here myself.. But with 75 years worth of history behind its legendary Cafe de Paris sauce, you can't go wrong with Le Boeuf! It's fancy, on the pricier side of restaurant dining by Bangkok's standards. Diners include expats and locals with a craving for the same dish they’ve tried in Paris and London. Could be a nice place for a special night. If you go, do let me know if it lives up to it's reputation! Opens 11am - 11pm.
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Le Boeuf - The Steak and Frites Bistro Lang Suan
60 Soi LangsuanI have never been here myself.. But with 75 years worth of history behind its legendary Cafe de Paris sauce, you can't go wrong with Le Boeuf! It's fancy, on the pricier side of restaurant dining by Bangkok's standards. Diners include expats and locals with a craving for the same dish they’ve tried in Paris and London. Could be a nice place for a special night. If you go, do let me know if it lives up to it's reputation! Opens 11am - 11pm.
Starbucks
88/8 Soi Sukhumvit 24Because it's Starbucks right at your door!
Have a Zeed in Mercury Ville brings the best of north eastern Thai cuisine right to your table. Affordable and authentic, this is one of my favorite restaurants when I crave the local cuisine.
Have A Zeed by Steak Lao
ชั้นที่ 2 Thanon Phloen ChitHave a Zeed in Mercury Ville brings the best of north eastern Thai cuisine right to your table. Affordable and authentic, this is one of my favorite restaurants when I crave the local cuisine.
This dessert cafe should be no stranger to you by now. After You first started in 2007, and it has been synonymous with Shibuya Toasts ever since. The Shibuya Honey Toast (THB175) is what After You got famous for, and fast forward many years, queues still form outside its various outlets every day for this amazing dessert.
If you haven’t been, add this in to your itinerary. The biggest and prettiest outlet is the one at Siam Square One, but a queue prevails.
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After You Dessert Cafe
ถนน พญาไทThis dessert cafe should be no stranger to you by now. After You first started in 2007, and it has been synonymous with Shibuya Toasts ever since. The Shibuya Honey Toast (THB175) is what After You got famous for, and fast forward many years, queues still form outside its various outlets every day for this amazing dessert.
If you haven’t been, add this in to your itinerary. The biggest and prettiest outlet is the one at Siam Square One, but a queue prevails.
D’ARK BY PHILLIP DI BELLA
D’ark is an increasingly popular spot among locals, and the outlet at EmQuartier is especially sexy with its dark interior. There are both alfresco and indoor seats, but either way, you are in for a treat. Of course they have good coffee, but what we really love is their desserts.
D'ark by Phillip di Bella
695 Sukhumvit RdD’ARK BY PHILLIP DI BELLA
D’ark is an increasingly popular spot among locals, and the outlet at EmQuartier is especially sexy with its dark interior. There are both alfresco and indoor seats, but either way, you are in for a treat. Of course they have good coffee, but what we really love is their desserts.
Karmakamet Diner needs no introduction. This popular space is always at the top of mind when people talk about Bangkok cafes. The space is well-furnished with a rustic touch, with so much thoughts put into every detail.
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Karmakamet Diner
1 Sukhumvit RdKarmakamet Diner needs no introduction. This popular space is always at the top of mind when people talk about Bangkok cafes. The space is well-furnished with a rustic touch, with so much thoughts put into every detail.
Roast, our favourite cafe in Bangkok, has relocated from its previous location at SeenSpace. It is no stranger to the cafe scene, and it is perpetually packed with brunch-goers.
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ROAST coffee & eatery
335 Soi Thong Lo 17Roast, our favourite cafe in Bangkok, has relocated from its previous location at SeenSpace. It is no stranger to the cafe scene, and it is perpetually packed with brunch-goers.
Established in July 2013, Rocket Coffee Bar started as a hole-in-the-wall joint at Sathorn Soi 12, and the rest as they say is history. It has since expanded to other parts of the city, including this largest outlet on Sukhumvit Soi 49.
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Rocket Coffeebar S49
ซอย สุขุมวิท 49/12Established in July 2013, Rocket Coffee Bar started as a hole-in-the-wall joint at Sathorn Soi 12, and the rest as they say is history. It has since expanded to other parts of the city, including this largest outlet on Sukhumvit Soi 49.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lots of food to go with 100 brews available. The Beer Bridge is your closest watering hole, right at the main road and a mere 19 meters away.
The Beer Bridge
Thanon Phloen ChitLots of food to go with 100 brews available. The Beer Bridge is your closest watering hole, right at the main road and a mere 19 meters away.
On the fourth floor of Mercury Ville, Roof 409 is a new roof top bar offering a wide range of imported beer, signature cocktails and French styled bistro dishes. 150 baht Mojitos every Thursday! Open for lunch and dinner, 11am - midnight.
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Roof 409 Bar & Bistro
On the fourth floor of Mercury Ville, Roof 409 is a new roof top bar offering a wide range of imported beer, signature cocktails and French styled bistro dishes. 150 baht Mojitos every Thursday! Open for lunch and dinner, 11am - midnight.
Located on the 24th and 25th floor of Hotel Muse, The Speakeasy Rooftop Bar takes you back to the decor of the 1920s Prohibition era. Varied patrons from local expats, Thai executives and older tourists. Specialized in spirits (of the liquid kind, though the decor might evoke more!).
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The Speakeasy Rooftop Bar
555 Lang Suan RoadLocated on the 24th and 25th floor of Hotel Muse, The Speakeasy Rooftop Bar takes you back to the decor of the 1920s Prohibition era. Varied patrons from local expats, Thai executives and older tourists. Specialized in spirits (of the liquid kind, though the decor might evoke more!).
Parks & Nature
The green lung of Bangkok’s city center, Lumphini Park is Thailand’s very first public park. The 58-hectare park was a private land of King Rama VI, named Thung Sala Daeng (Sala Daeng Field), which was re-landscaped in order to host Thailand’s first Expo in 1920s, which failed to happen as the king passed away. The park was later open for the public uses in 1952, and remains Bangkok’s top leisure park with some 10,000 visitors daily. During the cooler months of the year, from December to February, there’s a series of free live orchestra concerts on Sundays “Concert in the Park“ hosted by the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra featuring a number of guest singers.
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Lumpini Park
192 Thanon WitthayuThe green lung of Bangkok’s city center, Lumphini Park is Thailand’s very first public park. The 58-hectare park was a private land of King Rama VI, named Thung Sala Daeng (Sala Daeng Field), which was re-landscaped in order to host Thailand’s first Expo in 1920s, which failed to happen as the king passed away. The park was later open for the public uses in 1952, and remains Bangkok’s top leisure park with some 10,000 visitors daily. During the cooler months of the year, from December to February, there’s a series of free live orchestra concerts on Sundays “Concert in the Park“ hosted by the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra featuring a number of guest singers.
Essentials
Located on the main road. You can buy local cooked dishes and have it heated up right away! Check out the selection at the cold food section.
7-Eleven สาขา หลังสวนยูนิโก้
Thanon Phloen ChitLocated on the main road. You can buy local cooked dishes and have it heated up right away! Check out the selection at the cold food section.
Japanese inspired convenience store - located on the main road at Mercury Ville.
Lawson 108 @Mercury Ville Chidlom
Japanese inspired convenience store - located on the main road at Mercury Ville.
Jetanin
5 Soi Chit LomJethanin Hospital (Family Planning)
Closest hospital - but bear in mind it's very expensive!
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Bumrungrad International Hospital
33 Soi Sukhumvit 3Closest hospital - but bear in mind it's very expensive!
Affordable medical care (reception and nurses may not speak English but most doctors do)
Police General Hospital
492/1 Thanon Rama 1Affordable medical care (reception and nurses may not speak English but most doctors do)
Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital
133 Soi Sukhumvit 49Good hospital - mid priced.
Superior A.R.T. คลินิกซูพีเรีย เอ.อาร์.ที.
1126/2 New Petchaburi RdSuperior A.R.T. (Family Planning)
Getting Around
Chit Lom station
Chitlom BTS Station
Rama IV Road
Thanon Rama IVSam Yan MRT Station
Sukhumvit MRT station
Sukhumvit MRT Station
Sightseeing
Bangkok's Chinatown - street vendors close on Mondays, open till late on other days.
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Yaowarat Road
Yaowarat RoadBangkok's Chinatown - street vendors close on Mondays, open till late on other days.
Khao San Road - famous street in Bangkok from 'The Beach'. Backpacker's mecca. Street food. Night walking street. Cheap tours and transports around Thailand.
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DHL Servicepoint BTS National Stadium - ดีเอชแอล สาขาบีทีเอสสนามกีฬาแห่งชาติ
Rama I RoadKhao San Road - famous street in Bangkok from 'The Beach'. Backpacker's mecca. Street food. Night walking street. Cheap tours and transports around Thailand.
Wat Pho - Famous Temple of the Reclining Buddha in Bangkok Old Town.
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Wat Phra Chetuphon
Wat Pho - Famous Temple of the Reclining Buddha in Bangkok Old Town.
Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) - please dress appropriately (no shorts, singlets, sleeveless).
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Smaragdbuddhans tempel
Na Phra Lan RoadTemple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) - please dress appropriately (no shorts, singlets, sleeveless).
The grand palace
Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) - Beautiful temple grounds by the river. Please dress appropriately/respectfully.
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Wat Arun
Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) - Beautiful temple grounds by the river. Please dress appropriately/respectfully.
Famous Erawan Shrine (Four Faced Buddha Shrine) - One of the stops in the 8 Ratchaprasong Temples.
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Erawan Shrine-helgedom
494 Thanon RatchadamriFamous Erawan Shrine (Four Faced Buddha Shrine) - One of the stops in the 8 Ratchaprasong Temples.
Once only popular among wholesalers and traders, Chatuchak Weekend Market has reached a landmark status as a must-visit place for tourists. Its sheer size and diverse collections of merchandise will bring any seasoned shoppers to their knees. The market is home to more than 8,000 market stalls. On a typical weekend, more than 200,000 visitors come here to sift through the goods on offer.
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J J green
333/344 Thanon Pracha ChuenOnce only popular among wholesalers and traders, Chatuchak Weekend Market has reached a landmark status as a must-visit place for tourists. Its sheer size and diverse collections of merchandise will bring any seasoned shoppers to their knees. The market is home to more than 8,000 market stalls. On a typical weekend, more than 200,000 visitors come here to sift through the goods on offer.