bangkok cheat sheet
Bangkok is indeed a hub for travellers. In all my 2 years here, I've been asked by visiting friends for endless lists of restaurants, what to buy, directions, must-sees.. and the list goes on and on. Here are a few lists I've compiled thru the years:
HOTELS FOR TRAVELLERS ON A BUDGET:
Trinity Silom Hotel (Chongnonsi BTS Station)
Narai Hotel (near Silom Soi 18)
Omni Tower (near Nana BTS Station)
Twin Towers Hotel (Pathumwan area, Siam BTS Station)
Swiss Lodge (Convent Rd. corner Sala Daeng)
President Park (Sukhumvit Soi 24)
Four Wings (Sukhumvit Soi 22)
NICE DATE AMBIENCE:
Mahanaga (Sukhumvit Soi 29) -- Thai fusion cuisine
Tiramisu (Sathorn) -- Italian, nice ambience
Calderazzo -- Italian, mostly businessmen clientele
Angelini's (Shangri-la Hotel) -- Italian, nice ambience; not too expensive considering it's in Shangri-la
The Oriental (Thai restaurant across the river) -- Thai with ambience (view is the Chao Praya River). A bit expensive, but worth it.
Vertigo, Banyan Tree -- if only for the view, not for those with a fear of heights
Sirocco (Silom area) -- if only for the view, not for those with a fear of heights
FOR THOSE ON A SHOPPING SPREE:
Mah Boon Krong or MBK -- BTS Station: National Stadium; 7-floor mecca of bargain clothes, fake watches, bags, tamarind
Central Chitlom
Chatuchak Weekend Market -- anything and everything, from silk pillowcases to funky clothing
Suan Lum Night Bazaar -- the night market version of Chatuchak
Emporium Mall -- if you're sick and tired of tiangge-type shopping and want an upscale mall
Silom Village @ Silom Road
MUST-EATS:
Somboon -- good seafood in Soi Surawong
Ana's Cafe -- Toffee Banofee and other thai food at Sala Daeng Soi 2 or Nana
Crepes & Co -- pancakes and crepes at Sukhumvit Soi 12
Home Garden Spa
Home Kitchen -- Langsuan Road beside Thang Long Vietnamese Resto
NIGHTLIFE:
Bed Supper Club @ Sukhumvit Soi 11
Q-Bar -- Sukhumvit Soi 13
Riva’s, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
Soi Patpong – girl bars galore
BUY-THIS-OR-BE-SORRY-WHEN-YOU-GET-BACK-TO-MANILA:
Mango wood stuff in Chatuchak
Wacoal in all shapes and sizes
Naturalizer sandals
Nautica
Yonex rackets
Funky bags, shoes, and accessories
HOTELS FOR TRAVELLERS ON A BUDGET:
Trinity Silom Hotel (Chongnonsi BTS Station)
Narai Hotel (near Silom Soi 18)
Omni Tower (near Nana BTS Station)
Twin Towers Hotel (Pathumwan area, Siam BTS Station)
Swiss Lodge (Convent Rd. corner Sala Daeng)
President Park (Sukhumvit Soi 24)
Four Wings (Sukhumvit Soi 22)
NICE DATE AMBIENCE:
Mahanaga (Sukhumvit Soi 29) -- Thai fusion cuisine
Tiramisu (Sathorn) -- Italian, nice ambience
Calderazzo -- Italian, mostly businessmen clientele
Angelini's (Shangri-la Hotel) -- Italian, nice ambience; not too expensive considering it's in Shangri-la
The Oriental (Thai restaurant across the river) -- Thai with ambience (view is the Chao Praya River). A bit expensive, but worth it.
Vertigo, Banyan Tree -- if only for the view, not for those with a fear of heights
Sirocco (Silom area) -- if only for the view, not for those with a fear of heights
FOR THOSE ON A SHOPPING SPREE:
Mah Boon Krong or MBK -- BTS Station: National Stadium; 7-floor mecca of bargain clothes, fake watches, bags, tamarind
Central Chitlom
Chatuchak Weekend Market -- anything and everything, from silk pillowcases to funky clothing
Suan Lum Night Bazaar -- the night market version of Chatuchak
Emporium Mall -- if you're sick and tired of tiangge-type shopping and want an upscale mall
Silom Village @ Silom Road
MUST-EATS:
Somboon -- good seafood in Soi Surawong
Ana's Cafe -- Toffee Banofee and other thai food at Sala Daeng Soi 2 or Nana
Crepes & Co -- pancakes and crepes at Sukhumvit Soi 12
Home Garden Spa
Home Kitchen -- Langsuan Road beside Thang Long Vietnamese Resto
NIGHTLIFE:
Bed Supper Club @ Sukhumvit Soi 11
Q-Bar -- Sukhumvit Soi 13
Riva’s, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
Soi Patpong – girl bars galore
BUY-THIS-OR-BE-SORRY-WHEN-YOU-GET-BACK-TO-MANILA:
Mango wood stuff in Chatuchak
Wacoal in all shapes and sizes
Naturalizer sandals
Nautica
Yonex rackets
Funky bags, shoes, and accessories
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