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Sukhumvit
So named for Sukhumvit Rd. that runs diagonally through its centre.
For our purposes we define Sukhumvit as the area from the railroad/expressway on the west, along New Phetburi Rd. on the north to Ekkamai Rd. (Sukhumvit 63) on the east with Rama IV Rd. marking the southern border.
As the largest area in Bangkok there are naturally more hotels,
restaurants and so on.
That said, Sukhumvit also has quite a number of residential buildings (apartments and condominiums) which have attracted a number of restaurants, shops and pubs that make it a very popular area.
Hotels in this area are primarily 3-5 star properties.
In addition to
the wide selection of hotels, the Sukhumvit area now has quite a few
serviced apartments that are particularly well suited for long staying
guests whether they be on business, leisure and/or medical visits.
And with the BTS running along Sukhumvit Rd. most hotels are within a short walk to a BTS station making it an ideal location from which to explore Bangkok.
The Emporium
The store you should visit if you are into luxury, fashion and "quality
shopping". There is no problem to find your Versace suit, Louis Vuitton
bag, Montblanc pen or a Cartier watch here in the small boutiques. But
window shopping or purchasing less expensive items is also possible,
especially in the larger shopping mall. The prices can be very fair
there, especially when they are having a sale. The Emporium is located
on Sukhumvit Road, Soi 24. Go by taxi, tuk-tuk or skytrain to Phrom
Phong station.
Nana Plaza
it is not certain why so many tourists feel that it is a must to check out the seedy red light districts that Bangkok has become so famous for, but it is common for all types of tourists to hit some sort of sex show while in town. There are three distinct areas, including Patpong, Nana plaza and soi Cowboy, which at night turn into centres for all sex related activities, (Sala Daeng, Nana and Asoke BTS stations respectively).
Open: from early evening to early morning
Soi Cowboy
Soi Cowboy don’t have the out and out nudity that can be found in Patpong, but the scene is still pretty full-on at times. Soi Cowboy is a small lane that runs between the Sukhumvit Soi 21 and 23 and it is packed with go-go bars and one or two regular bars, all of them with bright flashing neon signs, loud music blaring out and many ‘friendly’ ushers trying to entice you inside. The Soi Cowboy scene spreads out slightly from the main lane itself; there are a few hostess bars and massage parlours around the area too.
Seacon
Square
Seacon Square is a large indoor shopping mall in Prawet District, Bangkok. It was opened in 1994 in a ceremony presided over by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
The shopping center covers a total area of 500,000m2 and houses more than 400 stores. The building is 500 meters long, making it one of the largest shopping malls in Thailand.
Location: 55 Srinakarin Road, Nongbon Prawet Bangkok 10250 - Tel : 0-2721-8888 on Sukhumvit
Museum of Thai Pharmacy
The museum is on the third floor of the Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage Building at 40 Soi Santisuk, Sukhumvit 38 Road (diagonally opposite Soi Thong Lo). It was established to publicize traditional Thai medicine from past to present for later generations to learn and treasure. The exhibition is featured by various topics; namely, the Birth of Pharmacy, the Evolution of Oriental Pharmacy and Basic Wisdom, the Evolution of Western Thai Pharmacy and the Evolution of Herbs and Natural Products. (Advance contact in writing is required for a group visit.)
Open: Mon-Fri from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free.
Suan Luang Rama IX
The 200-acre botanical garden-cum-public park is located deep inside Sukhumvit Soi 103 (Udomsuk) and was opened in 1987 to commemorate the 60th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Open: Daily from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission: 10 baht.
Klong Toey Market
Klong Toey Market, Klong Toey (just south of Queen Sirikit Convention Center MRT). A huge and surprisingly centrally located definitely off the tourist trail: the stalls sell goods for Thais, at Thai prices.
Open 24 hours, but best experienced in the early hours of the evening.
Science Centre for Education
Situated next to the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) on Sukhumvit Road, this is an exhibition centre on a variety of scientific knowledge. Among the attractions are a planetarium, an aquarium as well as permanent exhibitions of sports science, communication technology and natural environment.
Open: Exhibition: Tue- Sun (except public holidays) from 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.
Planetariam: 1-hour shows at 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.
Additional shows on Sat & Sun at 10 a.m. and 1.30 p.m.
Admission: Exhibition - Adult 20 baht, Child 10 baht and Planetariam - Adult 20 baht, Child 10 baht
Benchasiri Park
This compact park on Sukhumvit Road near Soi 24 was built to commemorate the 60th birthday of HM Queen Sirikit in 1992. It features a huge sculpture of commemorative coin illustrating an image of HM Queen Sirikit and 12 pieces of contemporary sculptures including children’s works.
Open: Daily from 5 a.m.to 8 p.m.
Admission: Free.
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