Guidebook for Bangkok
Food Scene
A unique cafe with collectible items on display. Large garden, cozy atmosphere, excellent food and snack also. Smoking area available. -- Facebook "CoffeeModel"
Coffee Model
220/3-4 ซอย ประดิพัทธิ์ 18 ถนน ประดิพัทธิ์A unique cafe with collectible items on display. Large garden, cozy atmosphere, excellent food and snack also. Smoking area available. -- Facebook "CoffeeModel"
Starbucks Coffee
79 City ResortStarbucks at La Villa
Chokdee Dimsum Restaurant
24 hr Dim-sum !
"Krua Pradipat" is a seriously good Thai/Chinese food open in the evening until late night. Popular among the locals (sometimes they barely have tables left). Try the fish menu. They're really good.
Krua Pradipat
1-2 ถนน ซอยประดิพัทธ์ 6"Krua Pradipat" is a seriously good Thai/Chinese food open in the evening until late night. Popular among the locals (sometimes they barely have tables left). Try the fish menu. They're really good.
A very cute place serving Italian, fusion and comfort Food : Free WiFi -- Location : Second floor of Aree Garden shopping center (Aree soi 11)
Polka Dot Cafe
A very cute place serving Italian, fusion and comfort Food : Free WiFi -- Location : Second floor of Aree Garden shopping center (Aree soi 11)
Located in Aree soi 1 serving sandwich, pasta, salad and of course coffee :) ---- http://don-jai.com/sweet-cafe/
Sweets Cafe
7 Phahonyothin RoadLocated in Aree soi 1 serving sandwich, pasta, salad and of course coffee :) ---- http://don-jai.com/sweet-cafe/
Muse Garden
Phahonyothin RoadFusion Thai, Japanese food. Cozy. Location, aree soi 5
Reflection Again
21 Soi Ari 3Beautiful restaurant serving Thai food - Aree soi 3
A lot of night street vendors here. Taxi from the apartment will cost 50 baht max to get here
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Ratchawat Market
97 Thanon Nakhon Chaisi RdA lot of night street vendors here. Taxi from the apartment will cost 50 baht max to get here
Tokyobike is an independent bicycle company started in the Tokyo suburb of Yakana, has now arrived in Bangkok.
cozy cafe inside, frangipani berry tart, berry pie, etc
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Tokyobike (Thailand)
ประดิพัทธ์Tokyobike is an independent bicycle company started in the Tokyo suburb of Yakana, has now arrived in Bangkok.
cozy cafe inside, frangipani berry tart, berry pie, etc
Chokdee Dim Sum Restaurant 點心
1239 Thanon Phahon YothinCHOKDEE DIMSUM
24 Hours Dim-Sum. Good!
Jay Liab foodstall !!
Spot the red plastic chairs near Phyathai Hospital and you’ve found Jay Liab, the street-side stall renowned for its seafood. Located next to Phyathai Hospital Open daily 6pm-3am
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Phyathai 1 Hospital
1 Thanon Si AyutthayaJay Liab foodstall !!
Spot the red plastic chairs near Phyathai Hospital and you’ve found Jay Liab, the street-side stall renowned for its seafood. Located next to Phyathai Hospital Open daily 6pm-3am
BEST "Isan" restaurant in this area. I used to work in the same street and we had to eat here at least twice a month. Lovely kitschy atmosphere. Delicious. Really. SomTam is the best here.
Thida Isan
BEST "Isan" restaurant in this area. I used to work in the same street and we had to eat here at least twice a month. Lovely kitschy atmosphere. Delicious. Really. SomTam is the best here.
Everything Else
ป้ายรถประจำทาง สถานีรถไฟฟ้า BTS สนามเป้า 1
BTS Sanampao station
BTS อารีย์(ทางออก3)
BTS Aree station
Siam Station
Rama I RoadBTS Siam monument
get off here to walk to Khaosan road (Backpackers street)
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Phra Arthit Express Boat Pier
98 Thanon Phra Athitget off here to walk to Khaosan road (Backpackers street)
Domestic airport. Most of domestic flights are operated here. (and some international low-cost airlines like Air-Asia, Nok Air, etc.. as well)
Don Mueang
Domestic airport. Most of domestic flights are operated here. (and some international low-cost airlines like Air-Asia, Nok Air, etc.. as well)
Airport Link station Phaya Thai, connect to the BTS here
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Airport Link พญาไท
Airport Link station Phaya Thai, connect to the BTS here
Samsen Train station : Catching a train to the north, south of Thailand
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Sam Sen station
Samsen Train station : Catching a train to the north, south of Thailand
Sathorn Pier
Sathorn pier, just underneath BTS Taksin
Saphan Taksin station
BTS Taksin station
"The Massage House" Thai traditional massage 400 - 700 Baht, Mon-Fri 12:00 - 00:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-00:00 Book ahead Tel: 022792982--- (google "The Massage House - Indramara 25)
Inthamara 25 Alley
"The Massage House" Thai traditional massage 400 - 700 Baht, Mon-Fri 12:00 - 00:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-00:00 Book ahead Tel: 022792982--- (google "The Massage House - Indramara 25)
Pradipat Hotel
173/1 ถ. ประดิพัทธ์Pradipat Hotel - your neighbor ! :)
"Kiak Kai" boat pier. From here you can take Chaopraya express boat to the old area of Bangkok like Khaosan road (Pra athit pier), The Grand Palace (Tha Chang pier)
Wat Kaew Fah Chulamanee
9 หมู่ที่ 14 Thanon Thahan"Kiak Kai" boat pier. From here you can take Chaopraya express boat to the old area of Bangkok like Khaosan road (Pra athit pier), The Grand Palace (Tha Chang pier)
A gym run by a former captain in the Royal Thai Army, a course available, Drop-Ins are welcome
Google "Ari crossfit"
AriFit Bangkok/ Ari CrossFit
8 Soi Ari 3A gym run by a former captain in the Royal Thai Army, a course available, Drop-Ins are welcome
Google "Ari crossfit"
"Muchroom Coworking Space" is converted from 50 year-old house. Now a modern office for freelancers with WiFi, office desk (daily, hourly rate), garden, meeting room. Walk-in guests are welcome.
Muchroom Coworking Space
61 Soi Pradiphat 23"Muchroom Coworking Space" is converted from 50 year-old house. Now a modern office for freelancers with WiFi, office desk (daily, hourly rate), garden, meeting room. Walk-in guests are welcome.
"Mo Chit" BTS station. End station of this line. You can switch to MRT here.
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Mo Chit BTS Station
"Mo Chit" BTS station. End station of this line. You can switch to MRT here.
Elizabeth Hotel (This is your neighbor) - a strange, low-key hotel. Not sure who stay there. Well, some people actually do. haha
Samsen Nai
51 Soi PradipatElizabeth Hotel (This is your neighbor) - a strange, low-key hotel. Not sure who stay there. Well, some people actually do. haha
Essentials
Supermarket that sells quality Fresh & International products you can't find at local supermarket ----- www.villamarket.com
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La Villa Ari
356 Thanon Phahon YothinSupermarket that sells quality Fresh & International products you can't find at local supermarket ----- www.villamarket.com
Always handy. You can buy nearly everything at 7-Eleven :-) 3 shops further is "Noppakao Salabao" they have super delicious Chinese steamed buns! ("Baozi")
Pradiphat 6 Alley
Soi Pradiphat 6Always handy. You can buy nearly everything at 7-Eleven :-) 3 shops further is "Noppakao Salabao" they have super delicious Chinese steamed buns! ("Baozi")
Big C supermarket has a decent food court (starting from 40 Baht), big supermarket inside, chain restaurants, fast food, ice-cream, postal office, clothes shops, household appliances, stationery..etc
ป้ายรถประจำทาง บิ๊กซีสะพานควาย
Big C supermarket has a decent food court (starting from 40 Baht), big supermarket inside, chain restaurants, fast food, ice-cream, postal office, clothes shops, household appliances, stationery..etc
"upscale" market for fresh fruits, local food and snack. Price is a little higher than other local markets but it's very clean. This is where shuttle-minivan from the apartment stops also.
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ป้ายรถประจำทาง อ.ต.ก.
"upscale" market for fresh fruits, local food and snack. Price is a little higher than other local markets but it's very clean. This is where shuttle-minivan from the apartment stops also.
Sightseeing
MASSIVE open-air market, the biggest in Thailand. They have thousands of shops with different stuff, clothes, handmade products, you name it. DON'T MISS! (open only on weekend from 08:00-18:30)
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Chatuchak Weekend Market
MASSIVE open-air market, the biggest in Thailand. They have thousands of shops with different stuff, clothes, handmade products, you name it. DON'T MISS! (open only on weekend from 08:00-18:30)
Public park where locals like to go for a cycling, jogging or even canoeing - really relaxing place, ideal for a picnic
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Wachirabenchathat Park
Kamphaeng Phet 3 RoadPublic park where locals like to go for a cycling, jogging or even canoeing - really relaxing place, ideal for a picnic
Wonderful Thai-style house used to belong to Mr.Jim Thompson before he mysteriously disappeared in the 70s ---- www.jimthompsonhouse.com
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Jim Thompson House
6 Soi Kasem San 2Wonderful Thai-style house used to belong to Mr.Jim Thompson before he mysteriously disappeared in the 70s ---- www.jimthompsonhouse.com
Old Thai-style palace, nowadays is a museum
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Suan Pakkad Palace Museum
352 Thanon Si AyutthayaOld Thai-style palace, nowadays is a museum
Riverside community mall. Great atmosphere. Easy access by BTS (off at Sathorn, walk down the pier and then use the free ferry provided by Asiatique) ----- www.thaiasiatique.com
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Asiatique The Riverfront
2194 Charoen Krung RdRiverside community mall. Great atmosphere. Easy access by BTS (off at Sathorn, walk down the pier and then use the free ferry provided by Asiatique) ----- www.thaiasiatique.com
Wat Phra Chetuphon
The Grand Palace
Bangkok's China Town. Best for dining after sunset. During day time most people go there for shopping electronic stuff or go to the big Chinese temple there.
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Chinatown
483-5 ถ. เยาวราชBangkok's China Town. Best for dining after sunset. During day time most people go there for shopping electronic stuff or go to the big Chinese temple there.
One of the best interactive museums. Exhibition about history of Thailand and Bangkok. Not boring!
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Museum of Siam
4 Thanon Sanam ChaiOne of the best interactive museums. Exhibition about history of Thailand and Bangkok. Not boring!
Wat Phra Chetuphon
Gigantic reclining Buhdda
Baiyoke Sky Tower (hotel) has affordable buffet dinner (book via website or call) Great city view from their open-air deck on highest building of Bangkok
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Baiyoke Boutique Hotel
222 Soi Ratchaprarop 3Baiyoke Sky Tower (hotel) has affordable buffet dinner (book via website or call) Great city view from their open-air deck on highest building of Bangkok
Shopping
Luxurious Siam Paragon mall. They do have great food court though (starting from 60-80 Baht+), Cinema multiplex on the top floor
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S & P
991/1 Thanon Rama 1Luxurious Siam Paragon mall. They do have great food court though (starting from 60-80 Baht+), Cinema multiplex on the top floor
Big shopping mall with multiplex on the topfloor
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Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok
1695 Thanon Phahon YothinBig shopping mall with multiplex on the topfloor
Gadgets! Computer stuff - Soon will be demolished though (I guess in a year)
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Pantip Plaza
604/3 Phetchaburi RdGadgets! Computer stuff - Soon will be demolished though (I guess in a year)
Wholesale garment and accessories. Shoes, necklace, handbags, you name it. CHEAP! (if you buy in bulk)
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The Platinum Fashion Mall
222 Phetchaburi RdWholesale garment and accessories. Shoes, necklace, handbags, you name it. CHEAP! (if you buy in bulk)
Shopping mall with multiplex. Not great for shopping (unless you're a fan of fancy brands) But the cinemas on top floor are great. Quite numbers of restaurants inside.
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CentralWorld
999/9 Thanon Rama 1Shopping mall with multiplex. Not great for shopping (unless you're a fan of fancy brands) But the cinemas on top floor are great. Quite numbers of restaurants inside.
Retail mall - most are clothes, leather goods, souvenir , shoes, etc. Top floor there's "SF Cinema City" tickets are cheaper than at Paragon.
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MBK Center
444 Phayathai RdRetail mall - most are clothes, leather goods, souvenir , shoes, etc. Top floor there's "SF Cinema City" tickets are cheaper than at Paragon.
Pratunam Market
Phayathai RoadWhole-sale clothes market
King Power Rangnam
8 Thanon Rang NamKing Power Duty Free shopping
Drinks & Nightlife
Khaosan Road
Thanon Khao SanBackpackers street
RCA Plaza
Soi RCAClubbing area with a lot of pubs and bars popular among the young locals
GREAT view with expensive cocktails :) But worth it once in a while.
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Sirocco
1055 Si LomGREAT view with expensive cocktails :) But worth it once in a while.
Arts & Culture
Cinema multiplex, promo tickets on weekdays midday. Tickets are generally cheaper than Paragon of-course.
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SF Cinema City
444 Phayathai RdCinema multiplex, promo tickets on weekdays midday. Tickets are generally cheaper than Paragon of-course.
Cineplex with moderate ticket prices. Fast food chains, small shops inside.
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Century The Movie Plaza Victory Monument
15 Phayathai RdCineplex with moderate ticket prices. Fast food chains, small shops inside.