Silom - Sathorn - Sala Daeng

silom - sathorn - SALA DAENG

Home to embassies, luxury office buildings, five-star hotels, sunny cafes, and some of Asia’s best restaurants and luxurious condominium developments, Silom-Sathorn-Saladaeng is one of the Bangkok’s busiest areas. Silom-Sathorn-Saladaeng is an attractive residential location for primarily higher-income Thais and expatriates due to its location in the city’s CBD and its proximity to Lumpini Park.
 

location

The neighborhood encompasses parts of Silom, Sathorn and Rama 4 Roads and is easily defined by the five rapid transit train stops around which has rapidly grown. It is served by both the BTS (Skytrain) Green Line stations at Sala Daeng, Chong Nonsi and Surasak, and the MRT (subway) Blue Line stations at Silom (where it interchanges with BTS) and Lumpini.
 

Recent Developments and Average Prices

For the past few years, Silom-Sathorn-Saladaeng has been the site of many notable projects. New condominium developments average THB 220,000 – 337,000 per square meter ranking Silom-Sathorn-Saladaeng among the most expensive neighborhoods in Bangkok. Some notable recent projects include:
 

• ROMM Convent, developed by Proud Real Estate Group, units priced from THB 13.8 million (THB 229,000 per/sq.m.), completion planned for 2026.
• Tait 12, developed by Raimon Land, units priced from THB 14.49 million (THB 294,000 per/sq.m.), completed in 2024.
• Anil Sathorn 12, developed by Grand Unity Development, units priced from THB 9.9 million (THB 220,000 per/sq. m.), completed in 2022.
• The Reserve Sathorn, developed by Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Limited, units priced from THB 21.9 million (THB 244,000 per/sq.m.), completed in 2021.
• The Lofts Silom, developed by Raimon Land, units priced from THB 7.6 to 33 million (THB 221,000 per/sq. m.), completed in 2020.
• Asthon Silom, developed by Anada development Public Company Limited, units priced from THB 7,584,000 million (THB 245,000 per/sq.m.), completed in 2019.                                        
• The Ritz-Carlton Residences at MahaNakhon, developed by Pace Development, units priced from THB 49 million (THB 337,000 per/sq.m.), completed in 2017. 

Upcoming projects include a Dusit Group mixed-use development comprising a hotel and condominium, plus retail and office spaces. Another interesting project is One Bangkok, a mixed-use project on the former plot of Suan Lum Night Bazaar.

Many high-end offices are located on Sathorn Road, including Empire Tower, Sathorn Square, Bangkok City Tower, Sathorn City Tower and AIA Sathorn Tower. Bangkok Bank has its corporate headquarters on Silom Road. 

Hospitality and Retail Venues

Many of Bangkok's finest five-star hotels as well as more affordable hotels are located in this district. A selection of hotels in different price segments is as follows:

Luxury to Mid-Range:

• Bangkok Marriott Hotel Surawongse, 1.3 km from BTS Sala Daeng, rated 10.1 – the room rate is THB 18,000
• Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom, an IHG Hotel, 1.7 km from BTS Sala Daeng, rated 8.6 – the room rate is THB 7,300 
• SO/ Bangkok, 1 km from BTS Sala Daeng, rated 8.8 – the room rate is THB 6,300
• W Bangkok Hotel, 0.9 km from BTS Sala Daeng, rated 8.9 – the room rate is THB 6,000
• Ascott Sathorn Bangkok, 0.18 km from BTS Saint Louis, rated 8.7 – the room rate is THB 4,900
• Amara Bangkok Hotel, 0.8 km from BTS Sala Daeng, rated 8.7 – the room rate is THB 4,000
• Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini park, 0.19 km from BTS Sala Daeng, rated 8.7 – the room rate is THB 3,600

Budget:

• Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Sathorn, an IHG Hotel, 0.6 km from BTS Sala Daeng, rated 8.7 – the room rate is THB 2,900
• Every Surawong, 0.7 km from BTS Sala Daeng, rated 9.3 – the room rate is THB 2,400
• ASAI Bangkok Sathorn, 0.09 km from BTS Saint Louis, rated 9.4 – the room rate is THB 2,070
• Evergreen Laurel Hotel, 0.47 km from BTS Chong Nonsi, rated 9.1 – the room rate is THB 1,700
• Artino Hotel, 0.33 km from BTS Sala Daeng, rated 8.6 – the room rate is THB 1,700

Several lifestyle malls can be found in the area, including Silom Edge and Silom Complex at Silom Road, Baan Silom at Soi 19 and MahaNakhon CUBE near BTS Chong Nonsi. Tesco Lotus is located in Chamchuri Square on Rama 4 road near MRT Sam Yan Station. A Foodland supermarket is located in Patpong and a Villa Supermarket is located in Silom Soi 5. The Lalai Sap Market on Silom Soi 5 is popular for inexpensive food and clothing. Thaniya Plaza, a large golf equipment and accessory retail centre, is connected to BTS Sala Daeng Station.
 

Food & Beverage Options

From internationally renowned names to hidden gems and from Michelin star establishments to delectable street food, Silom-Sathorn-Saladaeng has long been hailed as a foodie’s paradise. A selection of popular restaurants includes:
 

• Arno's Butcher and Eatery, serving a unique dining experience with selected premium cuts from an in-house butcher, making this place a top pick for quality meat lovers.
• Il Bolognese is a renowned Italian restaurant in Sathorn Soi 7, serving wood-fired pizzas and homemade pastas. 
• RUAY MITR Sathorn 10 is a Thai-Chinese diner, serving traditional Khao Tom Kui (Thai style rice congee) with an extensive choice of side dishes.
• Ega Sathorn 12 is a Thai restaurant offering traditional local plates with a bit of modern twist, serving in a home-like ambience. 
• Le Du Kaan, located on the 56th floor of the Empire Tower, is known as Bangkok’s first Thai rooftop restaurant. Cuisine here is crafted by Michelin-starred Chef Ton Thitid Tassanakajohn.
• Suhring is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant establishment, utilising traditional techniques in order to create a meticulously presented German tasting menu.
• Zanotti IL Ristorante Italiano is a prominent Italian restaurant in Silom district, well-known for its authentic Northern Italian dishes crafted with premium, imported ingredients.
• Cento Italian Eatery, servicing an authentic Italian taste crafted with vibrant ingredients.
• Sushi Sekiji offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with Omakase courses. The sushi here is crafted with Edomae-style technique by skilled Japanese chefs, featuring high-quality seasonal ingredients.  
• Sasaya Silom is a Japanese Izakaya, offering an original Japanese cuisine in a traditional setting with private rooms.
• Roux’s is a fusion restaurant, serving a creative blend of Italian and Japanese foods in a cozy, minimalist setting.
   

NightLife
 

Buzzing with new bars and outstanding hangout spots, Silom-Sathorn-Saladaeng truly comes alive in the later hours of the night.

No description of Silom area nightlife is complete without mentioning the notorious Patpong district, a group of small lanes off Silom Road near BTS Sala Daeng Station. Filled with bars of all kinds, restaurants, souvenir shops and a street bazaar, it's a unique place to have a few drinks, play pool, watch the crowds, or walk on the wild side. Patpong Soi 4 is filled with gay bars and clubs. Soi Thaniya caters to Japanese customers with lounges, bars and massage parlors.

Many of the top hotels in the area feature excellent rooftop bars including: 
 

• Scarlett Wine Bar and Restaurant on the 37th floor of the Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, is an exquisite French restaurant with an extensive wine selection and the city’s skyline views. 
• Vertigo Rooftop Moon Bar located on the 61st floor of the Banyan Tree Bangkok. This bar offers an unparalleled rooftop experience with 360-degree views of Bangkok’s skyline.
• The Cassette Sky Bar is a vibrant rooftop bar, located on the 29th and 30th floors of the SO/Bangkok Hotel, offering a nostalgic 80s and 90s music experience with breathtaking, panoramic Lumpini Park and city views.
• Sky Bar at Le Bua State Tower is one of the most iconic rooftop bars in Bangkok with breathtaking panoramic views of the city’s skyline and the Chao Phraya River. The bar is well-known as one of the highest bars in the world.  

Other excellent night venues include Invitation Only Bangkok, located on the 55th floor of the Empire Tower, offering a wide range of chic cocktails served in a retro-inspired atmosphere. Joe’s Whisper is a classic old-school vibe bar in Silom district where you can enjoy live music daily. Rim Bangkok is a newly open night club located in Ascott Embassy Sathorn Bangkok. This is the place to enjoy a night out with great music by notable DJs. 

Culture, Arts and Leisure Facilities
 

Among the many daytime attractions that the Silom-Sathorn-Saladaeng neighborhood has to offer, Lumpini Park stands out as a green oasis. Its lakes, walking paths and monument to King Rama VI make this park in the center of the opulent Lumpini neighborhood an attraction to be enjoyed over and over.

The Neilson Hays Library at Surawong Road has one of the largest collections of English language books in Bangkok. It also provides evening events such as Film Screening.

Clay Ceramic is a cozy café with a gallery and a ceramic workshop inside located in Sathorn Soi 8.

For health and fitness lovers, Virgin Active Fitness Club is located at the Empire Tower at South Sathorn Road. Fitness First Platinum is located in Sathorn Square and Health Land Sathorn, a massage and spa center, is located on North Sathorn Road Soi 12. Pop Pilates, located in Silom Connect shopping centre, provides dynamic Pilates classes. Base Sathorn, located in Sathorn Nakhon Tower, is a premier fitness studio, well-known for many signature classes that blend High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and strength training.
 

Religious Venues
 

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, also known as Maha Uma Devi Temple (or colloquially as Wat Khaek) is a South Indian (Tamil) Hindu temple, located at Silom Road near Pan Road, this colorful Dravidian style Hindu temple houses a range of beautiful statues of Hindu Deities.

The Silom area has many Christian churches including St. Louis Catholic Church on South Sathorn Road, Bangkok International United Pentecostal Church on Sala Daeng Soi 2, Bangkok Christian Church on Pramuan Road as well as Christ Church Bangkok and Aram Carmel on Convent Road.
 

Education and Healthcare
 

Primary and secondary schools in the area include Saint Joseph Convent School, Assumption Convent School, Assumption Suksa School, St. Louis Suksa School, Bangkok Christian College and Assumption College. Colleges and universities include St. Louis Nursing School and Chulalongkorn University.

Local hospitals include the world-class Bangkok Nursing Home (BNH) Hospital, St. Louis Hospital, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok Christian Hospital and Lerdsin Hospital.