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RESTAURANTS
For local flavours, look no further than Ratchapruek Restaurant where you will find delicious Thai food served in a homely relaxed environment. Then there’s Chocolate Ville, a European themed village which is a great place to take the family out for pizza, mixed grills and pork knuckle, among other internationally inspired delicacies. Located on a large site and stylized as a western country estate complete with a windmill and a lighthouse, this restaurant is a popular destination for many, living up to its billing as a “diner in the park”.
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CAFÉS
A great place to sip on good coffee and enjoy delicious food with a group of friends is Pakwhan Coffee, which literally means “sweet mouth”. Set within a colourfully decorated space, both the coffee and Thai food here is top notch. Alternatively, there is the playfully named Yummy Party. This fun little eatery offers interesting takes on Thai fusion dishes at affordable prices.
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BARS
In this area, there is no shortage of exciting bars, eateries and local hangouts. Flow Bar & Restaurant is a moderately priced place to go. With an inspired fusion food menu, curated beer selection and an indoor waterfall to jazz up the ambience you will not be left disappointed. Here you can relax and unwind and eat and drink to your heart’s content while listening to live jazz performances. If you want to party like a local, try Black Bean Bar, a great place to drink and carouse with live Thai music ranging from rock to folk to pop.
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RECREATION
If your passion is Golf, then the RTASC Ramindra Golf Course will help you get into the swing of things. For animal lovers, there is Safari World, where there are two parks, Safari Park and Marine Park, created specifically for family orientated fun. Seven shows are exhibited daily, including a dolphin show and spy war action stunts. More fun for the family can be found at Siam City Park. This world-class 119-acre amusement and water park welcome over two million visitors per year. There’s also Impact Arena, a 140,000 square-meter exhibition and convention centre which hosts concerts for world-renowned artists throughout the year as well as showcasing popular productions such as the Cirque du Soleil.
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SHOPPING
In this area, you are conveniently located nearYing Chareon and Chatuchak Markets, both of which offer locally designed products from clothes to furniture, as well places to experience authentic Thai fare. Near Chatuchak Market is Union Mall, an eight storey high retail centres with over 1,200 different outlets to choose from. If you are looking for something more relaxed? Then the Department store options include Central Plaza Ladprao, Central Ramindra and The Mall Ngamwongwan.
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MEDICAL
Vibhavadi Hospital, Bhumiphol Hospital, Central General Hospital and Nonthavej Hospital, all of which are international standard facilities are located in the area.
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EDUCATION
The renowned British private school, Harrow International School, is located in the area, while both Kasetsart University and Sripatum University offer high-quality international programs.
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TRANSPORTATION
The extension of the mass-transit BTS sky train will be completed by the 2020 and will include new BTS stops at Saphan Mai, Lak Si and Sai Yud. This is in addition to the already existing MRT subway line. The upgrade in roads facilitates transportation by car, taxis and motorbikes. The neighbourhood is also close by to the expressway which connects directly to Don Mueang Airport, which caters for both domestic and international destinations.
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A BUSINESS HUB
Three major Thai corporations are headquartered in the area. Thai Beverage Public Company Limited is the country’s largest beverage company, as well as a top regional company in its category. There is also the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (TPBS), a major news media company in Thailand. Another major media company is Si Phraya Publishing Limited, which publishes the Daily News, Thailand’s second largest newspaper.