About Areas In Bangkok
I know that some of you are already know about Bangkok already. However, for the new comers, this might help you getting know of Bangkok a little better for each of it's own "areas".
I will begin with the "popular" area at first.
Sukhumvit
Actually, some foreigners understand that Sukhumvit is the name of area in Bangkok. In fact, it is the name of one of the Thailand National Route No.3 But when you mentioned the name "Sukhumvit" Most of people will think of one of the Major Commercial streets in Thailand.
The Street is divided into 2 sides. The odd numbers alleys (called "Soi" in Thai language) is the on the out bound lanes. The even number "Soi" located on the opposite side.
There are areas, favourable to each nation expats, for example, Japanese expats preferred to live around Sukhumvit 21 (Soi Asok) while westerner residential areas will be in Soi 1 or Soi 63.
Sukhumvit has many interesting places there are combinations of business, Commercial and pleasure on this road. Big office buildings, shopping mall, even the night life can be found on this road and it's small and big Branch of "Soi". One thing you will never find here is the "Traditional" way of life in Thailand. Looking elsewhere if you want a quiet place.
The night life of Soi Nanathai (Sukhumvit 4)
For more details of the Sukhumvit areas see this link
Silom
This old street is also known is "Wall Street of Thailand". A lot of major companies has their offices in this area. It is also known for the night life in Bangkok. A place with a lot of different between day and night. Some said this borough of Bangkok never sleeps. (I guess they never saw it on weekend afternoon or between 6.00-7.00 am, :D)
The famous (or Notorious) hot spot here should be no other place but Patpong Night Bazaar and night club rows. Originally designed as the Local Commercial center, Patpong face has changed when Vietnam War broke out. Night clubs broom up and painted the area for GI's R&R during the war, has made quite a name for the street itself and Thailand.
(Picture) Silom Road 15-20 years ago
You can find many shops during the daytime too, coffee shops with wi-fi internet access, restaurants with international food, Local and international food vendors. During weekdays, the street will be crowded with blue collars, office workers and messengers with motorbikes and traffic jam.
Traffic jam on Silom is normal on weekdays
Sathorn
This area is one of the 50 district of Bangkok. Sathorn is named for the canal that cut through the district. The canal is once use for commercial transportation. afterward, the Sathorn road was built on both sides of canal and became the main road of the district.
The road itself is also separate Sathorn district from Bang Rak District. The northern side of the road, build on north side of the cannal called Sathorn Nua (North Sathorn), is belong to Bang Rak districk, while the Southern lane of the road belongs to Sathorn District.
Left : picture of South Sathorn road from BTS station(You can see the canal on the bottom right corner. Right : Sathorn-Narathiwas intersection at night (Photo credit to Birdie_Hunter, www.bloggang.com)
Sathorn is a place suitable for residential area as it is very close to Silom and next to Chao Phraya River. The river view makes this district become famous for the river view residences.
Pictures of Riverside with some cozy accommodation
I will begin with the "popular" area at first.
Sukhumvit
Actually, some foreigners understand that Sukhumvit is the name of area in Bangkok. In fact, it is the name of one of the Thailand National Route No.3 But when you mentioned the name "Sukhumvit" Most of people will think of one of the Major Commercial streets in Thailand.
The Street is divided into 2 sides. The odd numbers alleys (called "Soi" in Thai language) is the on the out bound lanes. The even number "Soi" located on the opposite side.
There are areas, favourable to each nation expats, for example, Japanese expats preferred to live around Sukhumvit 21 (Soi Asok) while westerner residential areas will be in Soi 1 or Soi 63.
Sukhumvit has many interesting places there are combinations of business, Commercial and pleasure on this road. Big office buildings, shopping mall, even the night life can be found on this road and it's small and big Branch of "Soi". One thing you will never find here is the "Traditional" way of life in Thailand. Looking elsewhere if you want a quiet place.
The night life of Soi Nanathai (Sukhumvit 4)
For more details of the Sukhumvit areas see this link
Silom
This old street is also known is "Wall Street of Thailand". A lot of major companies has their offices in this area. It is also known for the night life in Bangkok. A place with a lot of different between day and night. Some said this borough of Bangkok never sleeps. (I guess they never saw it on weekend afternoon or between 6.00-7.00 am, :D)
The famous (or Notorious) hot spot here should be no other place but Patpong Night Bazaar and night club rows. Originally designed as the Local Commercial center, Patpong face has changed when Vietnam War broke out. Night clubs broom up and painted the area for GI's R&R during the war, has made quite a name for the street itself and Thailand.
(Picture) Silom Road 15-20 years ago
You can find many shops during the daytime too, coffee shops with wi-fi internet access, restaurants with international food, Local and international food vendors. During weekdays, the street will be crowded with blue collars, office workers and messengers with motorbikes and traffic jam.Traffic jam on Silom is normal on weekdays
Sathorn
This area is one of the 50 district of Bangkok. Sathorn is named for the canal that cut through the district. The canal is once use for commercial transportation. afterward, the Sathorn road was built on both sides of canal and became the main road of the district.
The road itself is also separate Sathorn district from Bang Rak District. The northern side of the road, build on north side of the cannal called Sathorn Nua (North Sathorn), is belong to Bang Rak districk, while the Southern lane of the road belongs to Sathorn District.Left : picture of South Sathorn road from BTS station(You can see the canal on the bottom right corner. Right : Sathorn-Narathiwas intersection at night (Photo credit to Birdie_Hunter, www.bloggang.com)
Sathorn is a place suitable for residential area as it is very close to Silom and next to Chao Phraya River. The river view makes this district become famous for the river view residences.Pictures of Riverside with some cozy accommodation
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