Thonglor

Sensational eateries, a fantastic nightlife, and the exclusivity that comes with one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Bangkok makes Thonglor a sought-after residential and entertainment area. The entire area is easily traversed by foot making it a popular area for both young and middle-aged Thai’s as well as for foreigners living-in and visiting Thailand. 
 

Public transport

Thonglor encompasses the area around Sukhumvit Road from Soi 49 to 57 in the North and Soi 32 to 40 in the South. The primary public transportation hub is the Thonglor BTS Station on the Sukhumvit Line, making this area well connected and easily reachable from anywhere in Bangkok. A north-south monorail line (The Grey Line) is planned and will stop along Soi Thonglor and interchange at Thonglor BTS Station. Visitors also have the option to take the scenic route on the public ferry available at Thonglor Boat Station along the Saen Saep Canal.
 

Recent Developments and Average Prices

With prices of THB 250,000-350,000 per square meter, Thonglor has some of the most expensive residential real estate in Bangkok. Some notable recent projects include:

• The Impression Ekkamai, developed by All Inspire Development, units priced from THB 5.9 to 36.5 million (THB 207,000 per/sq. m.), completion planned for 2022.
• Park Origin, developed by Origin Property, units priced from THB 7.18 to 24.6 million (THB 275,000 per/sq. m.), completion planned for 2021. 
• La Citta Delre Thonglor 16, developed by Hongnakorn Property Company Limited, units priced from THB 18.5 to 46 million (THB 250,000 per/sq.m.), completion planned for 2021. 
• The Strand Thonglor, developed by ONE.SIX Development, units priced from THB 16.9 to 87 million (367,000 per/sq. m.), completion planned for 2021.
• The Monument Thong Lo, developed by Sansiri, units priced from THB 26.3 to 365 million (THB 272,000 per/sq. m.), completed in 2019. 
• TELA Thonglor, developed by Gaysorn Property, units priced from THB 32 to 263 million (THB 359,000 per/sq. m.), completed in 2018.
   

Hospitality and Retail Venues

With a healthy balance of luxury hotels and back-packer friendly hostels, Thong-lo has a wide choice of tourist accommodation, most notably:
 

Luxury:

• Hotel Nikko Bangkok, 0.1 km from BTS-Thong Lo, rated 8.9 – the room rate is THB 1,454
• Bangkok Marriot Hotel Sukhumvit, 0.2 km from BTS-Thong Lo, rated 8.9 – the room rate is THB 1,283
• Akyra Thonglor Bangkok, 0.8 km from BTS-Thong Lo, rated 9.1 – the room rate is THB 2,707

Mid-Range:

• Hotel Verve, 0.6 km from BTS-Thong Lo, rated 8.8 – the room rate is THB 1,924
• Somerset Sukhumvit Thonglor, 0.6 km from BTS-Thong Lo, rated 8.7 – the room rate is THB 1,878

Budget:

• THA City Loft Hotel by TH District, 0.8 km from BTS-Thong Lo, rated 8.4 – the room rate is THB 905
• Park 19 Residence, 1.6 km from BTS-Thong Lo, rated 8.2 – the room rate is THB 665

The Thonglor neighborhood is famous for its many boutique lifestyle malls, which offer a unique shopping and dining experience. Among them are:

• Seenspace, at Soi 13, a mini-mall with many pubs, restaurants and interesting shops.
• J Avenue Thonglor, Soi 15, Bangkok's original lifestyle center.
• The Commons, Soi 17, bringing together the city's foremost artisan producers and restauranteurs.
• Maze Thonglor, combining chain restaurants and unique independent stores in a four-story open-air dining and shopping space.
• Ei8ht Thonglor, a lifestyle mall in a luxury residential building.
• Fifty-Fifth Thonglor, Soi 2, a luxury mall at the base of a residential building.
• Market Place Thonglor, Soi 4, a community mall with many upscale restaurants and shops.

The BTS also provides quick one-stop access to the Emporium and EmQuartier malls at Phrom Phong Station.
 

Food & Beverage Options

Palate-pleasing dining options are so abundant in Thonglor that it is not possible to list all the venues available. Some notable options include:

• Umenohana in Nihonmura Mall, Soi 13, an authentic Japanese restaurant famous for tofu dishes.
• Ginzado, opposite Market Place Thonglor, Japanese BBQ.
• Broccoli Revolution, Soi 49, the vegan Mediterranean, Western and Southeast Asian dishes.
• The Oasis, serving international breakfast, buffet lunch and a la carte choices for dinner with a special emphasis on Japanese seafood dishes.
• 57th Street, serving Asian and International cuisines with an emphasis on seafood.
• Roast, a café serving European cuisine with a variety of vegetarian options.
   

NightLife
 

Thonglor is one of Bangkok’s most popular nightlife destinations, frequented by a nightly crowd of bargoers and tourists. Popular bars and clubs include:

• Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar, on the 49-storey of the Marriott Hotel, offering a 360-degree view of Bangkok with DJ's, fabulous food and cocktails.
• The Iron Fairies, near Soi 14 with live jazz starting at 21:00. 
• Bombay Blues, Soi 10, a very popular shisha bar and nightclub to make you feel like you're in India.
• Nunglen & Escobar, two nightclub venues in one complex at nearby Ekkamai Soi 5. 
• Badmotel, hosting DJ events, launch parties and playing hip hop music making it a favorite for the youth in the Thonglor area.
• Beer Belly, offering a large selection of craft beer and a great selection of international beers to go with Thai snacks.
• Backstage Cocktail Bar, serving creative cocktails with their most notable drinks being beetroot-infused tequila with mezcal, vermouth, Campari and artichoke liqueur.
• J Boroski Mixology, serving unique cocktails created by one of the world’s top mixologists, this bar is so exclusive that the address is not officially listed. With drinks costing up to THB 800 it is amongst the most expensive bars in Bangkok.
   

Leisure and Fitness

A wide variety of daytime leisure activities are available in Thonglor to suit the entire family. Thonglor Art Space is a five-story building on Soi Thonglor offering a variety of concerts, gallery exhibitions, crafts workshops, film screenings, live paintings and more.

The Racquet Club, on Sukhumvit Soi 49/9 is a family exercise center that includes fitness equipment, tennis, badminton and squash courts, a swimming pool, billiards and snooker tables, rock climbing walls and other exciting sporting facilities.

RSM Academy, located on the second floor of Seenspace in Soi 13 is a well-known Thai boxing (muay Thai) school.
Health Land Spa & Massage in nearby Sukhumvit 63 is a massage and spa center that is very popular with local Thais and foreigners. 
 

Fashion, Culture and Arts
 

Fashionistas will want to visit the flagship shop of local fashion designer, Monlada, on Thonglor Soi 13. The designer’s specialty is fun fashion for modern women with a romantic and sexy flair. Smart business casual attire for men is also featured.

One BTS stop away at Phrom Phong is 11.6-acre Benjasiri Park, next door to the Emporium shopping complex featuring an ornamental lake and contemporary sculptures by Thai artists.

Down Sukhumvit Road near Ekkamai BTS is The Science Centre for Education, the home of Bangkok Planetarium and many nature exhibits. 
 

Education and Healthcare
 

Thonglor boasts a variety of outstanding schools, among them Bangkok Prep International School, Trinity International School, Chamchan School, New Bambino International, Kobato International and Melodies International Kindergartens. Ekkamai International School is also located nearby. 

Numerous local medical care options are available. For primary care, both Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital and Camillian Hospital are conveniently close. Also within easy reach are Sukhumvit Hospital near Ekkamai BTS Station and Bangkok Hospital on Petchaburi Road. Thonglor Dental Hospital and Phromjai Dental Clinic (Soi 8) provide world-class dental care, and there's the full-service Thonglor Pet Hospital located between Soi 9 and 11.