Guidebook for Bangkok
Arts & Culture
On Wednesday evening they have free Muay Thai called MBK fight night. fights are good and it's totally free. Mecca for anything mobile phone or electronics related. Also good camera stores.
713 locals recommend
MBK Center
444 Phayathai RdOn Wednesday evening they have free Muay Thai called MBK fight night. fights are good and it's totally free. Mecca for anything mobile phone or electronics related. Also good camera stores.
The place to watch Muay Thai. See other listing about MBK fight night if you're in town on Wednesday the fights are free and good.
50 locals recommend
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
6 Ram Inthra RdThe place to watch Muay Thai. See other listing about MBK fight night if you're in town on Wednesday the fights are free and good.
A must for any lover of art, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Bangkok (MOCA) houses the most comprehensive collection of modern painting and sculpture in Thailand.
95 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
499 ถ. กำแพงเพชร 6A must for any lover of art, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Bangkok (MOCA) houses the most comprehensive collection of modern painting and sculpture in Thailand.
The Art and Cultural Centre is the hub of Bangkok’s burgeoning art scene and offers the widest range of contemporary art, design, music, theatre and film in the city.
390 locals recommend
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
939 Thanon Rama 1The Art and Cultural Centre is the hub of Bangkok’s burgeoning art scene and offers the widest range of contemporary art, design, music, theatre and film in the city.
Everything Else
Health Land
1 Thanon EkkamaiNice place for massage and other spa stuff.
There are fixed bus routes from Bangkok to the Eastern Seaboard including Pattaya and the Cambodian border. http://visualguidetobangkok.blogspot.com/2008/09/ekamai-bus-terminal.html
9 locals recommend
Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai)
There are fixed bus routes from Bangkok to the Eastern Seaboard including Pattaya and the Cambodian border. http://visualguidetobangkok.blogspot.com/2008/09/ekamai-bus-terminal.html
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for a few drinks. Imagine a combination speakeasy, jazz club, and opium den in 1920's Shanghai. Beautiful girls on swings and good live entertainment. Difficult to describe, worth a visit.
71 locals recommend
Maggie Choo's
Great place for a few drinks. Imagine a combination speakeasy, jazz club, and opium den in 1920's Shanghai. Beautiful girls on swings and good live entertainment. Difficult to describe, worth a visit.
HANAKARUTA
39 Soi Sukhumvit 39I love this little Japanese Izakaya. Great drinks and food!
The Water Library is a new and innovative watering hole that bring the art of mixing drinks to a new height. Nice interior and atmosphere and a collection of around 400 of the world's best wines.
6 locals recommend
Water Library Thonglor
264/1 Soi Thong Lo 12The Water Library is a new and innovative watering hole that bring the art of mixing drinks to a new height. Nice interior and atmosphere and a collection of around 400 of the world's best wines.
Unique abandoned house/wrecking crew demolition chic look. Good music, drinks, and decent thai food. Beautiful people here too.
33 locals recommend
BADMOTEL
4-5 Soi Sukhumvit 55Unique abandoned house/wrecking crew demolition chic look. Good music, drinks, and decent thai food. Beautiful people here too.
It used to be difficult to find good imported or craft beer in Thailand. Not any more. This is the Shangri-La for beer lovers, the selection here is mind boggling. Just minutes from the condo too!
7 locals recommend
BREW - Beers & Ciders
251/1 Soi Thong Lo 13It used to be difficult to find good imported or craft beer in Thailand. Not any more. This is the Shangri-La for beer lovers, the selection here is mind boggling. Just minutes from the condo too!
Another location for this Belgian ale house near the condo. This Rain Hill location has some other interesting things as well. Worth checking out.
7 locals recommend
HOBS Rain Hill
777 Sukhumvit RdAnother location for this Belgian ale house near the condo. This Rain Hill location has some other interesting things as well. Worth checking out.
HOBS House of Beers
3 ถนน สุขุมวิทNice place for some Belgian ales and decent food and snacks.
Good small bar and live music (By far the best Fish & Chips in Bangkok too!)
11 locals recommend
Fat Gut’z Saloon
Good small bar and live music (By far the best Fish & Chips in Bangkok too!)
Awesome must see bar. Good live music and eclectic design. Burgers are damn good too!
135 locals recommend
The Iron Fairies
1-2 ถนน ประดิษฐ์มนูธรรมAwesome must see bar. Good live music and eclectic design. Burgers are damn good too!
Great rooftop bar, only a few minute walk from the condo. One of the best views in Bangkok. Also 2-for-1 happy hour from 5-7 every day. Sunset is the best time here.
97 locals recommend
Octave
2 Soi Sukhumvit 57Great rooftop bar, only a few minute walk from the condo. One of the best views in Bangkok. Also 2-for-1 happy hour from 5-7 every day. Sunset is the best time here.
Food Scene
A bit of a trek but so worth it. One of my favorite places in bangkok to enjoy a drink. Go up to the roof and after or at sunset is the best time.
34 locals recommend
sala rattanakosin Bangkok
39 Maha Rat RdA bit of a trek but so worth it. One of my favorite places in bangkok to enjoy a drink. Go up to the roof and after or at sunset is the best time.
If you're craving middle eastern and Lebanese food this is one of my favorites. The service is terrible and definitely a great place for people watching. Get the chef salad, skewered chicken, & pita
Bamboo
If you're craving middle eastern and Lebanese food this is one of my favorites. The service is terrible and definitely a great place for people watching. Get the chef salad, skewered chicken, & pita
Great restaurant also just minutes from the condo. casual European food that’s light, fresh and bright (meaning local and seasonal) Beetroot salad here is hands down my favorite thing!
29 locals recommend
Quince - Eatery & Bar
2 ถนน เพลินจิตGreat restaurant also just minutes from the condo. casual European food that’s light, fresh and bright (meaning local and seasonal) Beetroot salad here is hands down my favorite thing!
Good coffee and food. Also located in a very cool area to explore.
44 locals recommend
ROAST coffee & eatery
335 Soi Thong Lo 17Good coffee and food. Also located in a very cool area to explore.
Great Thai food, but make a reservation. Very difficult to get a table.
25 locals recommend
Soul Food Mahanakorn
10 ถนน สุขุมวิท 55 ซอย ทองหล่อGreat Thai food, but make a reservation. Very difficult to get a table.
Great place for breakfast, or for food anytime of the day. Located only 1 BTS stop away at Ekkamai (Bearing directon). Also walkable. Coconut pancakes are my favorite here.
34 locals recommend
Coffee club
Great place for breakfast, or for food anytime of the day. Located only 1 BTS stop away at Ekkamai (Bearing directon). Also walkable. Coconut pancakes are my favorite here.
Combines urban cool and comforting dishes, also fun spot for people watching in J avenue.
37 locals recommend
Greyhound Cafe
35 Sukhumvit RdCombines urban cool and comforting dishes, also fun spot for people watching in J avenue.
Paste Restaurant Bangkok
999 Thanon Phloen ChitNice upscale and innovative thai restaurant.
Kaiyang Suayai by Mangmoom
ซอย พร้อมมิตรReally nice and trendy upscale Thai-Isaan food.
Phuket Town
126/2 Soi Sukhumvit 55Nice Southern Thai food place in Thonglor.
Not very nice decor but all about good authentic thai food.
http://bk.asia-city.com/restaurants/bangkok-restaurant-reviews/ruea-thong
Rua Thong
Not very nice decor but all about good authentic thai food.
http://bk.asia-city.com/restaurants/bangkok-restaurant-reviews/ruea-thong
Essentials
Large supermarket, but not with the level or quality or imported products like Villa Market.
66 locals recommend
Tops Marketplace Thonglor
150 Soi Sukhumvit 55Large supermarket, but not with the level or quality or imported products like Villa Market.
Great supermarket with lots of organic options and import Stuff, Open 24hrs. Two locations to choose from with a short distance from the condo.
94 locals recommend
Villa Market
4-7 Sukhumvit RdGreat supermarket with lots of organic options and import Stuff, Open 24hrs. Two locations to choose from with a short distance from the condo.
Great supermarket with lots of organic options and import Stuff, Open 24hrs. Two locations to choose from with a short distance from the condo.
94 locals recommend
Villa Market
4-7 Sukhumvit RdGreat supermarket with lots of organic options and import Stuff, Open 24hrs. Two locations to choose from with a short distance from the condo.