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RESTAURANTS
Thong Lo is a haven for foodies with fine-dining restaurants and tasteful eateries offering a variety of local and international flavours. Influenced by the country’s flavoursome street food is the One-Michelin Starred restaurant, Bo.Lan, that offers authentic Thai food with a touch of modernity. Try R.Haan restaurant’s Samrub Tho (coconut-smoked pork sausage) which is their signature dish and rare to find or get a taste of the pineapple curry for southern Thai home-style cooking at Baan Ice. Hoy Tod Chaw Lae – just like its namesake, is renowned for its oyster omelette and shrimp pad Thai. For Italian food lovers, the chic pasta house La Dotta is dedicated to providing freshly-cooked pasta daily. The Spanish gastronomy El Tapeo is an eatery and wine bar that serves one of the best tapas in town.
Explore a selection of premium seafood from all around the world at Sea Truffles Seafood Bar or indulge in the omakase of deep-fried Japanese delicacies at Tempura Kanda. For juicy and quality meat-centric dining, there is El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse, set in a laid-back environment, or if you want to go meat-free then head to the newly-opened Hummus Heads which has lots of vegan options. When it comes to mangoes, just as you walk down BTS Thong Lo, there is Mae Varee, the go-to destination for Bangkokians if you are craving for our national dessert – mango sticky rice.
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CAFÉS
Thong Lo is popular for its booming coffee culture and cosy cafes. PACAMARA coffee roasters offers an in-house coffee lab and cafe so do try their roasted in-house snow cold brew or go for the classic espressos. Savour some authentic crepes at Crêpes & Co. which is also ideal for a home-style brunch or, head to Roast at The Commons for an American-style eatery with numerous brunch options. Feast on some breakfast burritos at the retro-style all-day brunch at Luka Moto and bring your little friend along as its pet-friendly. A must-visit is the floral-decorated sweet and rustic cafe The Blooming Gallery Tea and Bar where you can enjoy your afternoon tea and desserts. Audrey Café & Bistro’s French vintage decor theme feels like you are in an English tearoom where you can relish in some fine Thai-European cuisine. Dive into the ultimate game center at Virtual Reality Café or visit Greyhound Café at J Avenue for a green hideaway where you can enjoy their fusion on local classics. Situated under the same roof of Bad Motel, the hipster café Casa Lapin will satisfy your sweet tooth.
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NIGHTLIFE
Thong Lo is home to the nightlife hub of the city where you will find upscale nightclubs, sophisticated speakeasies, and rooftop bars with relaxed ambiance; there is always somewhere to go. You can find meticulously crafted cocktails at Rabbit Hole which is a vintage-luxe speakeasy for an easygoing vibe. For sensational bespoke cocktails all based on your preferences, head to J.Boroski Mixology or enjoy the jazz-cocktail bar at Evil Man Blues that’s enveloped in neon light surroundings. Visit the Black Amber Social Club for a 1920’s speakeasy vibe or dive into The Iron Fairies where fairy-themed cocktails and iron and wood interiors remind you of a blacksmith’s. Elevate your senses with 360-degree panoramic views at Octave Rooftop Bar & Lounge or stay indoors at the theatre-themed Backstage Cocktail bar (revamped by Bangkok’s leading bartenders) and groove to some pop songs. Watch live bands playing popular Thai pop music at MUSE or go for Chinese-themed decor at Sing Sing Theater. To get a taste of Thong Lo’s dance scene, Beam is where you can enjoy underground dance clubbing or there is Violett where neon-lit vibes and heavy techno-music set the mood.
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EXPLORE
Embracing the city’s art scene in the five-story multiplex Thong Lo Art Space where passionate artists regularly showcase their work. The European decor cafe-cum-gallery, WTF Gallery and Café is where you will find global music tracks and a dedicated gallery space.
Create your own masterpiece at Paintbar Bangkok during their ‘Paint and Sip’ night or experience the thrills of indoor rock climbing at Urban Playground Climbing. Thong Lo feeds a local collective scene where you can find some of the rarest Vinyl records at Bungkumhouse Records (previously known as 1979 Vinyl and Unknown Pleasures), and Sex Record Shop at Seen Space also has a collection of movie soundtracks and secondhand vinyl records. Immerse yourself into the peaceful atmosphere and try some asanas at Divine Yoga or unwind at Let’s Relax Onsen and Spa with traditional Japanese bathing rituals.
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SHOPPING
The COMMONS is an affluent community mall with popular local eateries and social spaces where you can hang out with your friends. Seen space is a mini-shopping mall with boutique-style stores and fashion brands, whereas at 953 Community Mall, you will find the Nippon Kai Market offering some premium Japanese produce. Just around the corner is
J Avenue, another lifestyle mall offering a variety of cuisines and Villa Market is also there, which has the widest collection of imported food products. DONKI Mall is a mini-Japan, home to a collection of Japanese products and food items. Head to the Vickteerut Boutique if you are looking for fashion-branded womenswear that is elegant and chic. Just one stop away is BTS Phrom Phong, where sophisticated luxury shopping malls like Emporium and EmQuartier have world-renowned and haute couture fashion brands. For antique old collections from big brands, The Vintage Store is a unique shop in Thong Lo that specialises in opulent collectible items which you might not find elsewhere.
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HOSPITALS
The neighbourhood has some well-recognised hospitals with highly qualified doctors – Bangkok Hospital and Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital. Also, there is Camilian Hospital that serves all your medical needs while Thong Lo Dental Hospital specialises in dental services.
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SCHOOLS
A few top-notch international schools are within reach in this area including Wells International School (Thong Lo Campus), Bangkok Prep International School, St Andrews International School, and Trinity International School. All of them are well-reputed private schools offering education from Kindergarten to Year 12. If you are looking to hone your cooking skills, then MSC Thai Culinary School offers hands-on authentic cookery classes.
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TRANSPORT
You can easily travel within the Sukhumvit area with BTS Thong Lo situated right in front of Sukhumvit 55. Or you could beat Bangkok’s traffic with Klong Saen Saep Express Boat at Thong Lo pier which connects you to New Petchaburi Road Intersection.
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BUSINESS
Thong Lo is home to co-working community spaces and private serviced offices. The Opus is a mixed-used development including a wide range of offices and eateries whereas Major Tower Thong Lo is an office-based building. For start-up businesses and freelancers, there are a variety of creative working spaces – including Mint Work Lounge, The Hive, The Third Place club and Entrepreneurs House, all within the neighbourhood.