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Sukhumvit

The center of business and tourist hEaven

Sukhumvit is one of the business districts in central Bangkok, one of the most prosperous area. It is the best place to visit for shopping with a large number of quality department stores, and a true foodie paradise with many mouth-watering street food vendors and fine dining restaurants.

Lower Sukhumvit is an area in Bangkok that’s home to some of the city’s most well-known nightlife spots. Fancy apartment, villas, restaurants, bars, and clubs predominate. This is an area that’s very popular with tourists and Bangkok’s expat communities. Much of the neighborhood clusters around Sukhumvit road, which it actually one of the longest roads in all Thailand, stretching far outside Bangkok. Visitors enjoy coming here after dark when the many establishments offer specials to entice customers. Here you will find much of what makes Bangkok a popular travel destination.

There are many things to do in Sukhumvit, the commercial centre of Bangkok. Both sides of this long road are lined with international brand hotels, shopping malls, and trendy nightlife hotspots. Popular with Bangkok’s expatriate community and travelers to the city, Sukhumvit runs from the downtown area of Nana at one end to the suburban district of Bearing at the other.

You’ll also find family-friendly centers, many of which are conveniently within shopping malls, so the little ones can have some fun while you get to enjoy some retail therapy. If you wish to get more of a feel of the creative or historical side of Bangkok, Sukhumvit has traditional houses and art galleries as well.

HIGHLIGHTS

Sukhumvit road is easily one of Bangkok’s best-known shopping streets. Easily accessible – thanks to the BTS Skytrain, its air-conditioned malls, department stores, shops and sidewalk vendors stock an overwhelming variety of goods at different price points.
Offers shoppers the best of both worlds. If you are into street fashion, there is a wide variety of smaller retail stores in all the styles you can imagine. If you like brand names you can always visit the bigger shopping complexes which offers many of the world’s leading brand name stores to suit your preference and needs. If you like to explore Thai brands, you can also find them both in the retail stores and in the shopping malls.
It mainly refers to the BTS section between Bangkok and Samut Prakan. There are many branches along the line, crisscrossing and extending in all directions. It is the most prosperous commercial center in Bangkok. There are shopping, dining and nightlife venues. There are many trendy restaurants, bars, shopping malls with air-conditioning facilities, luxury hotels and fashion clubs.

RESTAURANTS

One of the best areas of Bangkok for leisure and fun, Sukhumvit is known for its plethora of clubs and bars. There are many places for a great feast too. Check out these restaurants for a fantastic dining experience on Sukhumvit:
  • Agalin Garden Room
  • Golden Bay Leaf Restaurant
  • Silawat Seafood
  • Kinshiro Bangna
  • Chef Chow Restaurant
  • Faikam Restaurant
  • Hoshi Japanese Restaurant
  • Hong Dak Galbi
  • Ohkajhu Organic farm

CAFES

There are many restaurants and street food stands in Bangkok’s area of Sukhumvit, you might be looking for somewhere more casual to sit for a drink and a tasty snack. Take a load off after hitting the shops and the sights at one of these Sukhumvit cafes.
  • Roots Coffee
  • The Third Place CLUB
  • Chu Chocolate Bar and Cafe
  • Kaizan Coffee
  • Rabbito Cafe
  • Veganerie Concept
  • Cafe at Chiang Mai
  • Magic Fern Cafe
  • La Mesa Coffee Co.
  • Enough
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BARS & NIGHTLIFE

Sukhumvit is one of Bangkok’s best areas for nightlife. From the classy bars of Thonglor and clubs where you can dance the night away, to the go-go bars of two of the city’s red light districts, Sukhumvit offers something for everyone. A veritable playground for adults after dark, here are some of the area’s best bars.
  • Titanium Club & Ice Bar
  • Nest
  • Havana Social Bangkok
  • Octave Rooftop Lounge and Bar
  • Tilac Bar
  • Check Inn 99
  • Brew
  • Above Eleven
  • Iron Fairies
  • R Sutton Engineers Siam
  • Cheap Charlie’s (for those on a budget or would like to spend less)
  • The Abstract Bar
  • Whale Belly Poke Bar

RELAXATION

Let’s face it, a trip to Bangkok (or any part of Thailand, rather) wouldn’t be complete without visiting at least one massage or spa parlor. And with the abundance of parlors located all around, everyone wants to know which is the best! So from traditional Thai massages and reflexology treatments to herbal compresses and even onsen, here’s your ultimate guide to the best massage and spas on Sukhumvit:
  • Health Land Ekkamai
  • Let’s Relax Spa
  • Healing In Thai Massage & Beauty
  • Orchid spa & massage
  • Asia health massage
  • Healing In Thai Massage & Beauty
  • BAMBOO SPA THAILAND
  • At Ease MASSAGE & SPA Sukhumvit
  • Lek Massage Bangkok
  • Center Point Massage & Spa
  • Nature Thai Massage S24
  • Bai Po Massage
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SHOPS

There are many options ranging from things you need to the latest must-haves in Bangkok’s shopping haven. Get your haggling skills up to par and get fluent in calculator in order to get one of the most rewarding shopping experiences you will ever have. If nothing else, you can still spend a day enjoying the air conditioning and window shopping. Here are the seven best shopping malls on Sukhumvit.
  • Big C Super Center
  • Imperial World Samrong
  • Bitec Bangna
  • Bangna Market
  • Lasalle Market
  • Bangkok Mall
  • Udomsuk Market
  • The Jas Urban
  • Makro Samut Prakarn
  • SB Design Square
  • Tesco Lotus On Nut
  • Century Plaza Sukhumvit
  • Central Plaza Bangna
  • Big C Bangna
  • Gateway Ekkamai
  • Major Ekkamai
  • Big C Ekkamai
  • Mega Bangna

HOSPITALS

Should you ever require medical or cosmetic assistance, here are the best places to be on Sukhumvit:
  • Samitivej Hospital
  • Sukhumvit Hospital
  • Sikarin Hospital
  • Samrong General Hospital
  • Thai Nakarin Hospital

EDUCATION

The Bangkok international school market is well served with over 70 schools including 38 British schools, 21 American schools and 23 IB schools. As with a lot of things in Bangkok, the costs are also lower than other parts of the world. Fees range from $5,000 a year through to $30,000 at the high end schools. This compares well with other parts of Asia and also Europe.
  • South East Bangkok College
  • Bangkok Patana International School
  • Joseph Bangna School
  • Lasalle School
  • Bangkok Technology College
  • Bangkok University

TRANSPORTATION

Enter the location “Sukhumvit” on Google Maps. You will find that is situated:
  • Near BTS Dark Green Line
  • Near BTS Yellow Line (Opening Soon)
  • Near MRT Blue Line
  • Near the Chalerm Mahanakorn Expressway
  • Near Burapha Withi Expressway

BUSINESS

Business organizations in Thailand are classified into companies and partnerships. Other classifications include a branch office, a representative office or a regional operating headquarters. For foreigners looking to invest and start a business in Thailand, it is important to note that foreigners cannot own 100% of the business registered under Thai law.

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