Guidebook for Khet Khlong Toei
Food Scene
Bo.Lan has been recognised for many years as one of the best Thai restaurants in Bangkok. Famed for initiating the concept of fine dining Thai cuisine in the city, here you can sample age old recipes made from the absolute best ingredients but presented with the flair of European haute cuisine. Bo.Lan Restaurant Opening Hours: Dinner (Tue-Fri) 18:00 - 01:00 (last order by 22:30); (Sat-Sun) Lunch 12:00 - 14:00, Dinner 18:00 - 01:00 Location: 24 Sukhumvit Soi 53 BTS: Thonglor Exit 1 Tel: +66 (0)2 260 2962 (advanced reservation necessary) Website:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bolan/57368824571 Price Range: Bo Lan Balance Set Menu - 1,980 baht ++
37 locals recommend
Bo.lan
24 Soi Sukhumvit 53Bo.Lan has been recognised for many years as one of the best Thai restaurants in Bangkok. Famed for initiating the concept of fine dining Thai cuisine in the city, here you can sample age old recipes made from the absolute best ingredients but presented with the flair of European haute cuisine. Bo.Lan Restaurant Opening Hours: Dinner (Tue-Fri) 18:00 - 01:00 (last order by 22:30); (Sat-Sun) Lunch 12:00 - 14:00, Dinner 18:00 - 01:00 Location: 24 Sukhumvit Soi 53 BTS: Thonglor Exit 1 Tel: +66 (0)2 260 2962 (advanced reservation necessary) Website:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bolan/57368824571 Price Range: Bo Lan Balance Set Menu - 1,980 baht ++
Freebird Bangkok is part of the new breed of restaurants in the capital that focuses on inventive, high-level cuisine, but presented in a casual, lively atmosphere. Gone are crisp white table cloths and silver service (there are plenty of high-end hotels doing that already, anyway), and in their place is graffiti on the walls, abstract ceiling lights and funky tunes on the stereo. In the kitchen, all the culinary tricks are put to good use, but there’s no overly pretentious use of smoke or foam. Opening Hours: 17:30 - 24:00 daily (Weekend brunch: 11:00 - 15:00) BTS: Phrom Phong Address: 28 Sukhumvit Soi 47 (between Phomr Phong and Thonglor) Tel: +66 (0)2 662 4936
11 locals recommend
Freebird
Freebird Bangkok is part of the new breed of restaurants in the capital that focuses on inventive, high-level cuisine, but presented in a casual, lively atmosphere. Gone are crisp white table cloths and silver service (there are plenty of high-end hotels doing that already, anyway), and in their place is graffiti on the walls, abstract ceiling lights and funky tunes on the stereo. In the kitchen, all the culinary tricks are put to good use, but there’s no overly pretentious use of smoke or foam. Opening Hours: 17:30 - 24:00 daily (Weekend brunch: 11:00 - 15:00) BTS: Phrom Phong Address: 28 Sukhumvit Soi 47 (between Phomr Phong and Thonglor) Tel: +66 (0)2 662 4936
China town (Yaowarat) is a district of the Thai-Chinese community, the oldest part of Bangkok, a popular tourist attraction and a Thai- Chinese food haven. It is packed with market stalls and street-side restaurants. You can also find great seafood here.It is another good place to visit. Its decor is fairly simple but spotlessly clean. They serve a wide range of premium teas and Chinese cakes. There are many more interesting stalls and restaurants to visit in Yaowarat. Prices : . The prices vary depending on each stall, however, it is very reasonable. Hours : This street never sleep!!! It opens 24 hours, daily, but best for street eating in the evenings after
282 locals recommend
Yaowarat Road
Yaowarat RoadChina town (Yaowarat) is a district of the Thai-Chinese community, the oldest part of Bangkok, a popular tourist attraction and a Thai- Chinese food haven. It is packed with market stalls and street-side restaurants. You can also find great seafood here.It is another good place to visit. Its decor is fairly simple but spotlessly clean. They serve a wide range of premium teas and Chinese cakes. There are many more interesting stalls and restaurants to visit in Yaowarat. Prices : . The prices vary depending on each stall, however, it is very reasonable. Hours : This street never sleep!!! It opens 24 hours, daily, but best for street eating in the evenings after
Amphawa is the second most popular floating market near Bangkok, not as large as Damnoen Saduak but more authentic, with visitors almost exclusively Thai. Located 50 km from Bangkok this once small village was apparently already present in the mid-Seventeenth Century.The best way to enjoy Amphawa is to come before 10:00 and leave soon after lunch.
106 locals recommend
Amphawa Floating Market
Amphawa is the second most popular floating market near Bangkok, not as large as Damnoen Saduak but more authentic, with visitors almost exclusively Thai. Located 50 km from Bangkok this once small village was apparently already present in the mid-Seventeenth Century.The best way to enjoy Amphawa is to come before 10:00 and leave soon after lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
At first sight, Soi Cowboy looks like a fantasy land of bright pink neon, but here fantasies become real for all those searching for the dark side of Bangkok’s nightlife culture; namely, go-go bars. This red-light district has a more laid-back, carnival-like feel to it than other famous go-go districts such as Patpong or Nana Plaza.There are more than 20 bars lined one next to the other each following the same formula of a central stage, loud music and scantily clad dancers. bars here are open from 20:00 to 02:00. MRT: Sukhumvit Station BTS: Asoke
254 locals recommend
Soi Cowboy
4/51 Soi CowboyAt first sight, Soi Cowboy looks like a fantasy land of bright pink neon, but here fantasies become real for all those searching for the dark side of Bangkok’s nightlife culture; namely, go-go bars. This red-light district has a more laid-back, carnival-like feel to it than other famous go-go districts such as Patpong or Nana Plaza.There are more than 20 bars lined one next to the other each following the same formula of a central stage, loud music and scantily clad dancers. bars here are open from 20:00 to 02:00. MRT: Sukhumvit Station BTS: Asoke
Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok waited a long time for its very own rooftop bar, and then finally one came along and showed the rest of them how it should really be done. Octave Rooftop and Lounge is more than a place for watching the sunset or having a romantic meal. No rooftop bar in the city has a 360 degree view of Bangkok that matches this, and the top floor of this three level venue is the highest spot in the city for a party. Starting on the 45th floor of the Marriot Hotel Sukhumvit, a three minute walk from Thong Lor Skytrain Station, Octave Rooftop Bar and Lounge opens at 17:00-02.00 BTS: Thong Lor Address: 45th - 49th floor Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, 2 Sukhumvit Soi 57,
29 locals recommend
Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit
2 Soi Sukhumvit 57Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok waited a long time for its very own rooftop bar, and then finally one came along and showed the rest of them how it should really be done. Octave Rooftop and Lounge is more than a place for watching the sunset or having a romantic meal. No rooftop bar in the city has a 360 degree view of Bangkok that matches this, and the top floor of this three level venue is the highest spot in the city for a party. Starting on the 45th floor of the Marriot Hotel Sukhumvit, a three minute walk from Thong Lor Skytrain Station, Octave Rooftop Bar and Lounge opens at 17:00-02.00 BTS: Thong Lor Address: 45th - 49th floor Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, 2 Sukhumvit Soi 57,
Shopping
After recently cleaning up its act, Patpong's become one of the 'must' night shopping destinations for avid shoppers. Found in the built-up area known as Silom, the place is always busy and chaotic with all the commotion from the Go-Go bars nearby and lots of foreign tourists. This market in Bangkok's notorious nightlife district is often the first and easiest stop for many tourists just arriving to Bangkok, whilst lodging at one of several mid-to-upper-end hotels in Silom.Opening Hours: 18:00 - around 01:00 (every day) How to get there: Coming from BTS Siam station, depart at Sala Daeng station and exit down one of the right-hand stairs.
287 locals recommend
Patpong Night Market
ซอย Thanon Patpong 1After recently cleaning up its act, Patpong's become one of the 'must' night shopping destinations for avid shoppers. Found in the built-up area known as Silom, the place is always busy and chaotic with all the commotion from the Go-Go bars nearby and lots of foreign tourists. This market in Bangkok's notorious nightlife district is often the first and easiest stop for many tourists just arriving to Bangkok, whilst lodging at one of several mid-to-upper-end hotels in Silom.Opening Hours: 18:00 - around 01:00 (every day) How to get there: Coming from BTS Siam station, depart at Sala Daeng station and exit down one of the right-hand stairs.
Arts & Culture
Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (officially known as Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram) is regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand. Located in the historic centre of Bangkok, within the grounds of the Grand Palace, it enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), the highly revered Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of jade. Opening Hours: 8.30 am to 3.30 pm Location: Na Phralan, Phra Nakorn (inside Grand Palace complex), Old City (Rattanakosin) Dress Code: no short pants or short skirts, not sleeveless tshirts. Sarong are for rent at the entrance but better dress appropriately to avoid the queue. Price Range: 500 Baht!
349 locals recommend
Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Na Phra Lan RoadWat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (officially known as Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram) is regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand. Located in the historic centre of Bangkok, within the grounds of the Grand Palace, it enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), the highly revered Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of jade. Opening Hours: 8.30 am to 3.30 pm Location: Na Phralan, Phra Nakorn (inside Grand Palace complex), Old City (Rattanakosin) Dress Code: no short pants or short skirts, not sleeveless tshirts. Sarong are for rent at the entrance but better dress appropriately to avoid the queue. Price Range: 500 Baht!
Parks & Nature
Bangkok Old City has legendary street food restaurants scattered among its narrow streets, but none more famous than Pad Thai Thip Samai, which is generally considered to have the finest pad Thai in Bangkok – which pretty much makes it the best in the world. Commonly known as Ghost Gate Pad Thai by locals (translation - Pad Thai Pratu Pee), come here from mid-afternoon until late to get a genuine slice of Bangkok street food that is popular with locals and visitors in equal numbers.
525 locals recommend
Benjasiri Park
24 Soi Sukhumvit 22Bangkok Old City has legendary street food restaurants scattered among its narrow streets, but none more famous than Pad Thai Thip Samai, which is generally considered to have the finest pad Thai in Bangkok – which pretty much makes it the best in the world. Commonly known as Ghost Gate Pad Thai by locals (translation - Pad Thai Pratu Pee), come here from mid-afternoon until late to get a genuine slice of Bangkok street food that is popular with locals and visitors in equal numbers.
Dinosaur Planet Bangkok is a theme park dedicated to prehistoric beasts, from the snarling T-rex to packs of Velociraptors. The amusement park is located in the Phrom Phong area of Sukhumvit and features up to 200 life size models of popular dinosaurs. This promises to be very popular a place to photograph yourself with these long extinct beasts, and the construction of these models is incredibly impressive. Location: Sukhumvit Road, Phrom Phong (next to Benjasiri Park)
72 locals recommend
Dinosaur Planet
Dinosaur Planet Bangkok is a theme park dedicated to prehistoric beasts, from the snarling T-rex to packs of Velociraptors. The amusement park is located in the Phrom Phong area of Sukhumvit and features up to 200 life size models of popular dinosaurs. This promises to be very popular a place to photograph yourself with these long extinct beasts, and the construction of these models is incredibly impressive. Location: Sukhumvit Road, Phrom Phong (next to Benjasiri Park)
Entertainment & Activities
Laser games in Bangkok have been few and far between in recent years so when Lazgam opened we were happy to have a family friendly, all-weather activity to try. Games last 15 minutes and really get the heart racing. Located on the fifth floor of the Holiday Inn Sukhumvit. Opening Hours: 12:00-22:00 Location: 5th floor Holiday Inn Sukhumvit Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 22 BTS: Asok or Phrom Phong Remarks: Open to everyone aged 7 and over Tel: +66 (0)2 663 7703 Price Range: 300-350 baht per 15-minute game
20 locals recommend
Lazgam - Laser Games
Sukhumvit Soi 22Laser games in Bangkok have been few and far between in recent years so when Lazgam opened we were happy to have a family friendly, all-weather activity to try. Games last 15 minutes and really get the heart racing. Located on the fifth floor of the Holiday Inn Sukhumvit. Opening Hours: 12:00-22:00 Location: 5th floor Holiday Inn Sukhumvit Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 22 BTS: Asok or Phrom Phong Remarks: Open to everyone aged 7 and over Tel: +66 (0)2 663 7703 Price Range: 300-350 baht per 15-minute game