Bangkok Sukhumvit Area
Attractions and Recommendations
Description | Climate | Attractions | Recommendations
Phloen Chit / Pathumwan Area Principal hotels include Le Meridien, the Hyatt Erawan, Arnoma, Regent, Imperial and Siam-Intercontinental. The area encompasses several department stores and shopping centres, such as the World Trade Center, Siam Square, Siam Centre and Mahboonkrong. Almost everything the shopper needs may be found within this area. Thailand's principal duty-free shopping outlet is located on the 7th floor of the
World Trade Center.
Dining / Nightlife
Simply stated, Bangkok is one of the best eating places in the world, for gourmet and gourmand a like. Almost every major cuisine in the world is represented in specialty restaurants located throughout the city. Quality Thai and Chinese food is ubiquitous in outlets as diverse as coffee shops and street front restaurants, markets and food centers found in shopping arcades, department stores and hotels. Several complimentary English-language tourism guides, available at hotel reception desks, provide comprehensive listings of choice eating places. The classified advertisement pages of Bangkok's most popular English-language newspapers are another reliable source of information for good dining. Bangkok's nightlife is almost legendary. Nightlife outlets are found citywide. Beyond hotels, the Phatphong area between Silom and Surawong roads, the Soi Nana and Soi Cowboy areas on Sukhumvit Road,
and the New Phetchaburi Road area between Sukhumvit Soi 21 and 71. Aforementioned complimentary English-language tourism magazines list the most popular outlets, such as bars, discotheques, restaurants featuring Thai classical dance and cocktail lounges.
Major Events
Besides nationally celebrated events on public holidays, including Buddhist holy days and the traditional Thai New Year, Songkran, celebrated each April, Bangkok hosts a number of important annual events.