Asoke

Considered one of Bangkok’s central business and commercial districts, Asok (sometimes spelt ‘Asoke’) has also long been a very popular nightlife destination for foreigners because of its convenient public transportation. Asok is also now one of the most popular residential choices for many Europeans, Japanese and wealthy Thais.
 

location

The borders between Bangkok neighborhoods are often blurred, but Asok roughly consists of Sukhumvit Sois 15-29 on the north and Sois 10-20 on the south. Its heart is established by the overground BTS Asok station and the underground MRT Sukhumvit station, connected via an escalator for easy access. Traveling a station to the west gets you to Nana, to the east: Phrom Phong, to the north: Phetchaburi, and to the south: Queen Sirikit Convention Center.
 

Public transport

You can find both BTS and MRT stations in Asok, and transferring from one to another is simple. BTS Asok has a large overhead walkway connecting to many adjacent shopping centers and office buildings. MRT Sukhumvit Station houses a Metro Mall. Travelers to Suvarnabhumi International and Don Muang Airport can catch the Airport Rail Link from MRT Phetchaburi Station or BTS Phayathai. Ferry services along the Saen Saep Canal are also available at the Asoke Pier. 
 

Recent Developments and Average Prices

Over the last few years, Asok has been developing rapidly and luxury developments are becoming increasingly prevalent and include:

• The Esse at Singha Complex, a part of Singha Complex – a mixed-used development, at Soi Asoke and Petchaburi Road developed by Singha Estate, units priced at THB 8.6 to 77 million (THB 275,000 per/sq. m.), completed in 2020. 
• Fynn Asoke in Sukhumvit 10, developed by Fynn Development, units priced from THB 5.7 to 120 million (THB 202,000 per/sq. m.), expected completion in 2023.
• Celes Asoke, developed by Lucky Living, units priced at THB 5.12 to 44.1 million (THB 281,000 per/sq. m.), completed in 2020.

Hospitality and Retail Venues

Many of Bangkok’s top hotels are located in this neighborhood, including:

Luxury:

• The Westin Grande, 0.2 km from BTS-Asok, rated 8.8 – the room rate is THB 2,154
• Jasmine City Hotel, 0.3 km from BTS-Asok, rated 8.5 - the room rate is THB 1,520
• Carlton Hotel Bangkok, 0.5 km from BTS-Asok, rated 9.3 – the room rate is THB 1,490

Mid-Range

• The Quarter Phromphong by UHG, 0.7 km from BTS-Asok, rated 8.2 – the room rate is THB 744
• Asoke Residence Sukhumvit by UHG, 1.1 km from BTS-Asok, rated 8.4 - the room rate is THB 522

Budget

• The Key Sukhumvit Bangkok by Compass Hospitality, 0.2 km from BTS-Asok, rated 8.2 - the room rate is THB 794
   

retail

The premier shopping complex in the immediate neighborhood is Terminal 21 Asok, housing six floors, each with its own cultural theme, making exploration of the mall easy to navigate. Within each international “city” in Terminal 21 are boutique local shops as well as staples of the retail industry. The mall is easily accessible from the BTS and MRT via a skywalk. At the corner of Soi 17 is a Robinson Department Store, featuring a supermarket. Foodland Supermarkets are available at Sukhumvit Soi 16 and Soi 5. If you travel just one BTS stop away, you will reach the EM District, comprising Emporium and Emquartier shopping malls, while one MRT stop away will take you to the new Singha complex. 

Asok is a grade-A office center, home to the Interchange 21, Exchange Tower Asoke, GMM Grammy Headquarters and Sermmit Tower to name a few.
 

Food & Beverage

Whether you crave Thai, Asian or Western cuisine, Asok offers many unique and interesting dining options including:

• Baan Khanita, Soi 23, excellent traditional Thai cuisine in an old Thai house.
• Cholos, Soi 12, a new authentic LA-Mexican food truck.
• Salapao Koouan, Asok Montri Road, famous for authentic steamed buns and dumplings.
• DooRae Korean Restaurant, Korea Town, Korean BBQ for meat-lovers.
• El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse, Soi 19, for fine American and Japanese steaks.
   

NightLife
 

Asok offers a range of popular nighttime venues, to name a few:

• Q&A, Sukhumvit 21, an exclusive cocktail bar.
• About Eatery, Sukhumvit 21 Soi 3, specialising in wine.
• Brewski, Soi 27, a rooftop bar with an international beer selection. 
• GLOW, Soi 23, an underground nightclub with DJs and a dance floor.  
• Sugar Ray, You’ve Just Been Poisoned, Soi 24, experimental cocktail bar.
   

Leisure and Culture
 

On a quieter note, Baan Kamthieng House Museum on Soi Asoke is a beautiful traditional Thai teak house lovingly restored by The Siam Society. Health Land on Soi 21 is a massage and spa center favored by Thais and expats.  For those into physical fitness, the neighborhood offers many choices, including Absolute You, Fitness First in Terminal 21, Vons Fitness 24/7 and F45 Training Asok.

The Escape Hunt Experience on Soi Asoke at Interchange 21 is a popular interactive attraction, a themed adventure set 100 years ago where you and your team play the part of a famous London detective solving a murder mystery in old Siam. Benjasiri Park is an easy walk down Sukhumvit past Soi 22 (or one BTS stop). Queen Sirikit National Convention Center is one stop away on the MRT.

Slightly south of the station is Benjakitti Park, identifiable by its large lake in the middle, a great place to relax and appreciate nature. Alternatively, you could go for a run, rent a bike, or use some of the many sporting facilities provided. The local government has announced plans to expand the park, to become a “forest park” connecting to Lumpini Park via a 1.5-kilometre elevated walkway.
 

Education and Healthcare
 

Among the many top schools in the area are Wattana Wittaya Academy, Prasarnmit Demonstration School, New International School of Thailand and Srinakharinwirot University. Saint Dominic School and Don Bosco Institute of Technology are easily reached from the MRT Phetchaburi Station.

World-class medical care is available locally at Bumrungrad International Hospital on Soi 1, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital on Soi 49 and Bangkok Hospital on Petchaburi Road. Rutnin Eye Hospital is nearby on Soi Asoke, and Asoke Skin Hospital is accessible from MRT Phetchaburi Station.