Guidebook for Bangkok
Drinks & Nightlife
built in the 80's, Nana Plaza claims to be the "largest adult playground" and upon walking into this neon lit, three-storied complex of go-go's and beer bars, one would feel hard pressed to dispute their claim. Not for the shy but definitely recommended as its completely safe and something you certainly wont see anywhere else!
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Nana Plaza
1 Sukhumvit Rdbuilt in the 80's, Nana Plaza claims to be the "largest adult playground" and upon walking into this neon lit, three-storied complex of go-go's and beer bars, one would feel hard pressed to dispute their claim. Not for the shy but definitely recommended as its completely safe and something you certainly wont see anywhere else!
a group of old-school "beer bars." Relaxed atmosphere and a look into a quickly fading era of nightlife. Pool tables at many of the bars, some karaoke, and friendly and laid back staff of Thai ladies at just about every bar.
Queen Park Plaza
14/3 Sukhumvit Rda group of old-school "beer bars." Relaxed atmosphere and a look into a quickly fading era of nightlife. Pool tables at many of the bars, some karaoke, and friendly and laid back staff of Thai ladies at just about every bar.
One of the original post-vietnam era BKK nightlife scenes, started in the mid 70's by an American war vet/entrepreneur. Soi Cowboy is now a lively, walking street filled with neon signs and scantily clad bar girls beckoning sightseers into their respective go-go bars. My favorites - Cactus- a discreet go-go bar about half way down the soi, non-pushy and with great Americana soundtrack owned by a friendly and outgoing American guy. For the real go-go experience try Crazy House on the corner of cowboy and 23.
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Soi Cowboy
4/51 Soi CowboyOne of the original post-vietnam era BKK nightlife scenes, started in the mid 70's by an American war vet/entrepreneur. Soi Cowboy is now a lively, walking street filled with neon signs and scantily clad bar girls beckoning sightseers into their respective go-go bars. My favorites - Cactus- a discreet go-go bar about half way down the soi, non-pushy and with great Americana soundtrack owned by a friendly and outgoing American guy. For the real go-go experience try Crazy House on the corner of cowboy and 23.
Bangkok's oldest bar! The Madrid is a small, easy to miss bar on Soi Patpong, a night market and redlight district in the Silom area. Although surrounded by touristy, neon and dancing ladies, The Madrid is quite the opposite, open since the 1960's (and still under same ownership!) T's a bar from a different time, with wood accented table/bar tops, dark color palette and laid back, friendly staff. Good Pizza too! sala Dang BTS will be your nearest station.
Madrid
72/2 Thanon Patpong 1Bangkok's oldest bar! The Madrid is a small, easy to miss bar on Soi Patpong, a night market and redlight district in the Silom area. Although surrounded by touristy, neon and dancing ladies, The Madrid is quite the opposite, open since the 1960's (and still under same ownership!) T's a bar from a different time, with wood accented table/bar tops, dark color palette and laid back, friendly staff. Good Pizza too! sala Dang BTS will be your nearest station.
true dive bar with a western feel. Open until very late- packed with expats after about 2am. Somewhat of a secret spot, its inside a small shophouse on Soi Si Bamphen, Easiest way to get there would be to tell a taxi "malaysia hotel" and walk from there.
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Wong's Place
Soi Sribumphen 34true dive bar with a western feel. Open until very late- packed with expats after about 2am. Somewhat of a secret spot, its inside a small shophouse on Soi Si Bamphen, Easiest way to get there would be to tell a taxi "malaysia hotel" and walk from there.
Parks & Nature
Largest public park in Bangkok and a very impressive, beautifully landscaped sanctuary from the bustling sensory overload that is Bangkok. Great for a run, the open air "Rocky style" gym in the southwest corner or just taking in the tropical flora and fauna. Keep an eye out and your camera ready for the monitor lizards - some of which can get up to 4 feet or more in length and like to hang out around the waters-edge!
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林百欣公園
192 Thanon WitthayuLargest public park in Bangkok and a very impressive, beautifully landscaped sanctuary from the bustling sensory overload that is Bangkok. Great for a run, the open air "Rocky style" gym in the southwest corner or just taking in the tropical flora and fauna. Keep an eye out and your camera ready for the monitor lizards - some of which can get up to 4 feet or more in length and like to hang out around the waters-edge!
Small but lovely park located at the foot of Phrom Pong BTS. Only 2 stops from Nana, this park has a nice running track around it, basketball courts, playground for kids and free, basic exercise stations throughout.
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Benjasiri Park
24 Soi Sukhumvit 22Small but lovely park located at the foot of Phrom Pong BTS. Only 2 stops from Nana, this park has a nice running track around it, basketball courts, playground for kids and free, basic exercise stations throughout.
Food Scene
The only Ethiopian restaurant I know of in BKK, located on the 3rd floor of an elaborately decorated shophouse near the 7-11 on Sukhumvit soi 3. Nice and friendly staff, great food, amazing ambiance (sometimes they have dancers performing traditional Ethiopian dance) and great value. Open until 10pm
Fidel
3 ถ. สุขุมวิทThe only Ethiopian restaurant I know of in BKK, located on the 3rd floor of an elaborately decorated shophouse near the 7-11 on Sukhumvit soi 3. Nice and friendly staff, great food, amazing ambiance (sometimes they have dancers performing traditional Ethiopian dance) and great value. Open until 10pm
good pizza, large slices for 60 baht and just a short walk from the apt down soi 4!
Ronny's New York Pizza
good pizza, large slices for 60 baht and just a short walk from the apt down soi 4!
Best indian food in the Nana area. Good value, attentive staff and nicely decorated with a quiet, sophisticated atmosphere. Makes a nice break from street food!
New Bukhara's
Soi Sukhumvit 7Best indian food in the Nana area. Good value, attentive staff and nicely decorated with a quiet, sophisticated atmosphere. Makes a nice break from street food!
Small, American-owned bar/restaurant on soi 4. Look for the license plates on the walls outside to know you're there! One of the oldest establishments on soi 4, with an American dive bar feel and one of the best Cheeseburgers around for 120 baht.
The Tavern
19 Sukhumvit 4Small, American-owned bar/restaurant on soi 4. Look for the license plates on the walls outside to know you're there! One of the oldest establishments on soi 4, with an American dive bar feel and one of the best Cheeseburgers around for 120 baht.
Sightseeing
One of the oldest Hotels in Bangkok, and the first hotel pool to be built in the city, The Atlanta is one of just a handful of buildings along Sukhumvit that can claim 50+ years of history. The lobby and commons areas are in amazing condition, and transports you back in time to the 1950's when the hotel was in its prime. Their attached restaurant, serves good western food/breakfast. A not well-publicized "secret" even among many long term residents. Highly recommended!
The Atlanta Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
One of the oldest Hotels in Bangkok, and the first hotel pool to be built in the city, The Atlanta is one of just a handful of buildings along Sukhumvit that can claim 50+ years of history. The lobby and commons areas are in amazing condition, and transports you back in time to the 1950's when the hotel was in its prime. Their attached restaurant, serves good western food/breakfast. A not well-publicized "secret" even among many long term residents. Highly recommended!
Bangkok's Chinatown and an awesome sight at night with their old buildings, massive neon signs and abundant street food
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Yaowarat Road
Yaowarat RoadBangkok's Chinatown and an awesome sight at night with their old buildings, massive neon signs and abundant street food
The oldest department store in TH! With stock that looks like they havent placed an order since 1960, this mostly sporting goods store is part museum, part store. Owned by the same family since the late 1940's, the architecture and inventory is amazing and well worth a visit! Open mon-fri till 4:00pm
The Nightingale-Olympic Co.,LTD.
70 Tri Phet RdThe oldest department store in TH! With stock that looks like they havent placed an order since 1960, this mostly sporting goods store is part museum, part store. Owned by the same family since the late 1940's, the architecture and inventory is amazing and well worth a visit! Open mon-fri till 4:00pm
inside of Fort Mahakan, is a 200 year old community of Thai artisans and shop owners. Beautiful teak wood houses and a tranquil atmosphere make you feel far from BKK. As of this writing (June 2016) the neighborhood is threatened to be demolished by the city. A must see before another piece of history and soul of this city is lost to development!
Pom Mahakan
Maha Chai Roadinside of Fort Mahakan, is a 200 year old community of Thai artisans and shop owners. Beautiful teak wood houses and a tranquil atmosphere make you feel far from BKK. As of this writing (June 2016) the neighborhood is threatened to be demolished by the city. A must see before another piece of history and soul of this city is lost to development!
Shopping
bustling late night outdoor market in a completely thai area, void of any international influence/pricing that has taken over much of central BKK. Only a short ride away on the MRT
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懷坤市場
Thanon Pracha Songkhrobustling late night outdoor market in a completely thai area, void of any international influence/pricing that has taken over much of central BKK. Only a short ride away on the MRT
massive, sprawling and selling everything from household products to pig heads. This market is great for pictures, is loaded with exotic sights sounds and smells (maybe not a good idea for vegans!) and is the largest old fashion wet market in BKK. Easy to reach by MRT Klong Teoy
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Klong Toei Food Market
123,125 ถนน ท่าเรือmassive, sprawling and selling everything from household products to pig heads. This market is great for pictures, is loaded with exotic sights sounds and smells (maybe not a good idea for vegans!) and is the largest old fashion wet market in BKK. Easy to reach by MRT Klong Teoy
bustling 24 hour narrow street market in old chinatown area. teeming with unique sights and culture- one of the most quintessentially Thai markets still in BKK!
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サンペンレーン
319 ถนน ราชวงศ์bustling 24 hour narrow street market in old chinatown area. teeming with unique sights and culture- one of the most quintessentially Thai markets still in BKK!
Getting Around
Up and coming community bicycle repair/workshop inside of an old garment factory, Providing workshops on bike repair, bike rentals and free basic maintenence tool rental to the local community, Don Kuson Bike Shop is among the first of its kind in Bangkok. Owned and operated by an American couple. If you are looking for an alternative way of experiencing the city that also helps contribute to a noble cause, head to this bike rental/repair shop to see their progress. Donations welcome! Located on Charoen Krung 57 (10 min walk from Saphan Taksin BTS) and nearby the awesome vegetarian-friendly restaurant Pibkie's!
Don Kuson Community Bike Shop
Up and coming community bicycle repair/workshop inside of an old garment factory, Providing workshops on bike repair, bike rentals and free basic maintenence tool rental to the local community, Don Kuson Bike Shop is among the first of its kind in Bangkok. Owned and operated by an American couple. If you are looking for an alternative way of experiencing the city that also helps contribute to a noble cause, head to this bike rental/repair shop to see their progress. Donations welcome! Located on Charoen Krung 57 (10 min walk from Saphan Taksin BTS) and nearby the awesome vegetarian-friendly restaurant Pibkie's!
Arts & Culture
A quaint museum with an emphasis on Thai history during WW2. An interesting, off-the-beaten-track museum with that is full of little known facts regarding 20th century Thailand. Free admission and free poster! Donations encouraged though!
Thai Labour Museum
20 ถนน มักกะสันA quaint museum with an emphasis on Thai history during WW2. An interesting, off-the-beaten-track museum with that is full of little known facts regarding 20th century Thailand. Free admission and free poster! Donations encouraged though!