Guidebook for Khet Watthana
Food Scene
Amazing Bibimbab in hot stone bowl washed down with some ice cold Asahi.
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The Bibimbab @ Sukhumvit 24
Sukhumvit RoadAmazing Bibimbab in hot stone bowl washed down with some ice cold Asahi.
Everything under one large roof. From gastronomic food, fine wines and cheeses as well as some amazing cold cuts to bikes and trendy one off dresses.
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Villa Market - K Village
Soi Sukhumvit 26Everything under one large roof. From gastronomic food, fine wines and cheeses as well as some amazing cold cuts to bikes and trendy one off dresses.
Govinda
6/5-6 Sukhumvit RdExcellent Italian veggie dishes. Definitely a must for vegetarians.
Saras Veg Food
15 Soi Sukhumvit 20Outstanding vegetarian Indian restaurant.
Flavours
Sukhumvit RoadNice Mexican cuisines at this hole-in-the-wall restaurant.
Koi
108 N Sathon RdAn innovative Japanese cuisine with Californian influence. Well worth a try.
Exceptionally tasty Indian food guaranteed not to disappoint.
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Indus
71 Sukhumvit RdExceptionally tasty Indian food guaranteed not to disappoint.
Having worked at Michelin restaurants, the husband and wife team up for amazing Thai creations which a touch of their Michelin exposure.
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Bo.lan
24 Soi Sukhumvit 53Having worked at Michelin restaurants, the husband and wife team up for amazing Thai creations which a touch of their Michelin exposure.
Lanzho handmade noodles and excellent dim sums from Hong Kong Chef.
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Emporium Food Hall
622 Sukhumvit RdLanzho handmade noodles and excellent dim sums from Hong Kong Chef.
Indian Host (Sukhumvit Branch)
39 Soi Sukhumvit 22Indian restaurant serving the usual Indian dishes. Great curries.
Japanese lunch set, sushi set, sashimi set, pan-fried set, oden set. Wash down nicely green tea and sake.
Shiko Japanese Restaurant
Japanese lunch set, sushi set, sashimi set, pan-fried set, oden set. Wash down nicely green tea and sake.
Basilico
1 Soi Sukhumvit 20Good Neapolitan style pizza and pasta dishes.
Fine Italian dining guaranteed to vow. Imports straight from Italy like black truffle + super cured meats.
Risotto is to die for.
The head-chef & owner is a close friend with a great sense of humour
La Bottega di Luca
Soi Sukhumvit 49Fine Italian dining guaranteed to vow. Imports straight from Italy like black truffle + super cured meats.
Risotto is to die for.
The head-chef & owner is a close friend with a great sense of humour
Possibly my favourite Japanese Sushi bar in Bangkok. Authentic and low key with a colourful range of local fish and imports. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Suikin
Possibly my favourite Japanese Sushi bar in Bangkok. Authentic and low key with a colourful range of local fish and imports. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Shopping
BMW (Siam Paragon)
2-54, 2-55 ถนน พระรามที่ ๑One of Bangkok's finest shopping malls.
A concoction of hi-end shopping with hi-end restaurants.
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Central Embassy
1031 Thanon Phloen ChitA concoction of hi-end shopping with hi-end restaurants.
World famous name synonymous for reviving the silk industry. Plenty of beautiful silk goods, home furnishings and even silk toys for the children.
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Jim Thompson
622 Sukhumvit RdWorld famous name synonymous for reviving the silk industry. Plenty of beautiful silk goods, home furnishings and even silk toys for the children.
Sightseeing
Excellent for morning strolls or jogs. Very leafy and cool. a pleasant little oasis amid Sukhumvit's notorious traffic.
Join the aerobics + Tai-Chi classes or simply laze about on the grassy lawns.
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Benjasiri Park
24 Soi Sukhumvit 22Excellent for morning strolls or jogs. Very leafy and cool. a pleasant little oasis amid Sukhumvit's notorious traffic.
Join the aerobics + Tai-Chi classes or simply laze about on the grassy lawns.
Little need for introduction for this world famous shopping mall for bargain gadgets to cheap knock offs. Several floors of shopping delight.
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MBK Center
444 Phayathai RdLittle need for introduction for this world famous shopping mall for bargain gadgets to cheap knock offs. Several floors of shopping delight.
Colloquially known in Thailand as Phra Phrom and is regarded in Thai culture as a deity of good fortune & protection. Expect crowds all hours. Esp popular with Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwanese tourists.
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Erawan Shrine
494 Thanon RatchadamriColloquially known in Thailand as Phra Phrom and is regarded in Thai culture as a deity of good fortune & protection. Expect crowds all hours. Esp popular with Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwanese tourists.
Chinatown is located in one of the oldest areas of Bangkok. Expect bright lights the buzzy atmosphere.
The very affordable restaurant called Taw Chew is one of my all time favourites in Chinatown.
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Yaowarat
Chinatown is located in one of the oldest areas of Bangkok. Expect bright lights the buzzy atmosphere.
The very affordable restaurant called Taw Chew is one of my all time favourites in Chinatown.
Often known as Thailand's Little India. Large Asian community settled there more than a century ago & est a textile centre.
The golden-domed Siri Guru Singh Sabha temple is a landmark of Phahurat.
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Phahurat Market
ถนน ตรีเพชร แขวงOften known as Thailand's Little India. Large Asian community settled there more than a century ago & est a textile centre.
The golden-domed Siri Guru Singh Sabha temple is a landmark of Phahurat.
Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun (in Thai) is amongst one of the best known landmarks of Bangkok. Built in the early 19th century.
Don't miss: catch the morning light reflected of the surface of the temple.
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Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan
158 Thanon Wang DoemTemple of Dawn or Wat Arun (in Thai) is amongst one of the best known landmarks of Bangkok. Built in the early 19th century.
Don't miss: catch the morning light reflected of the surface of the temple.
The Jim Thompson house is now a museum and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand.
Treat yourself to some fine silk gifts as well while there.
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Jim Thompson House
6 Soi Kasem San 2The Jim Thompson house is now a museum and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand.
Treat yourself to some fine silk gifts as well while there.
Asiatique The Riverfront is a large open-air mall and faces the Chao Phraya river front. Lots of great food and beers to choose from. I'd recommend going there in the evening for great chows and beer.
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Asiatique The Riverfront
2194 Charoen Krung RdAsiatique The Riverfront is a large open-air mall and faces the Chao Phraya river front. Lots of great food and beers to choose from. I'd recommend going there in the evening for great chows and beer.
Temple of the Reclining Buddha and next to Grand Palace.
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Wat Phra Chetuphon
Temple of the Reclining Buddha and next to Grand Palace.
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. The official residence of the Kings of Thailand since 1782.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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The grand palace
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. The official residence of the Kings of Thailand since 1782.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in all of Thailand. It is a "potent religio-political symbol and the palladium of Thai society".
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Wat Phra Chetuphon
Regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in all of Thailand. It is a "potent religio-political symbol and the palladium of Thai society".
Best known for 'Loha Prasat' or 'Metal Castle' and is made largely of black metal and is one of a kind. It is under consideration with UNESCO to be made a World Heritage Site.
OPENING:
8:30am - 6pm
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Wat Ratchanatda School
2 Maha Chai RdBest known for 'Loha Prasat' or 'Metal Castle' and is made largely of black metal and is one of a kind. It is under consideration with UNESCO to be made a World Heritage Site.
OPENING:
8:30am - 6pm
Chatuchak market (also known as JJ), is filled up on weekends. Vast selection of goods from antique doors to animals.
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Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak market (also known as JJ), is filled up on weekends. Vast selection of goods from antique doors to animals.
Backpackers' universe which is bursting with fun, tacky, useful and not so useful things to blow your baht on.
Some great second hand book stores about too.
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Khaosan Road
Thanon Khao SanBackpackers' universe which is bursting with fun, tacky, useful and not so useful things to blow your baht on.
Some great second hand book stores about too.
Known as 'Flashlight Market' due to the fact that shoppers need a torch to view the goods (when shopping at night). Bargains galore.
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Klong Thom Center
499 Worachak RdKnown as 'Flashlight Market' due to the fact that shoppers need a torch to view the goods (when shopping at night). Bargains galore.
Known for it's GoGo bars, it recently cleaning up its act and since become one of the 'unmissible' night shopping destinations for the avid shoppers.
BTS:
Silom. Once there, ask anyone.
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Patpong Night Market
ซอย Thanon Patpong 1Known for it's GoGo bars, it recently cleaning up its act and since become one of the 'unmissible' night shopping destinations for the avid shoppers.
BTS:
Silom. Once there, ask anyone.
One of Bangkok’s most famous roads after dusk becomes a huge pedestrianised zone that gets packed with 100s of food, fashion, and electronics vendors.
BTS:
Sala Daeng.
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Silom
One of Bangkok’s most famous roads after dusk becomes a huge pedestrianised zone that gets packed with 100s of food, fashion, and electronics vendors.
BTS:
Sala Daeng.
Known as 'Little Arabia’, where many Arab businesses set up shop. Street stalls selling counterfeit T-shirts, bags, trinkets, DVD's, CD’s and plenty of Eastern delight.
Nana Market
เลขที่ 50/2 Sukhumvit RdKnown as 'Little Arabia’, where many Arab businesses set up shop. Street stalls selling counterfeit T-shirts, bags, trinkets, DVD's, CD’s and plenty of Eastern delight.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ekkamai Road
Thanon EkkamaiLots of trendy waterholes and clubs for the energetic. Great for good food as well.
Dubliner Place
16-17 Soi Sukhumvit 33/1Good pub with nice grub.
Everything Else
Kinokuniya Book Stores
622 Sukhumvit RdOne of the better book stores and offers a solid selection of new books.
No need for any introduction. After a long day on the road, why not treat yourself to an aromatherapy body massage, traditional Thai massage, therapeutic massage, foot reflexology and many many more.
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Health Land
1 Thanon EkkamaiNo need for any introduction. After a long day on the road, why not treat yourself to an aromatherapy body massage, traditional Thai massage, therapeutic massage, foot reflexology and many many more.