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RESTAURANTS
For local flavours, look no further than OYua River Terrace where you will find a blend of great ambiance and picturesque views of the bridge, while you relish in some tangy authentic Thai food. For meat lovers, head to Italian restaurant Buzza Homemade, which serves juicy meatballs and American steaks, or enjoy the old-school hamburgers at Queen Steakhouse. From rib-eyes to well-cooked steaks, diners can enjoy a variety of premier delicacies at About Beef lava grill. Try the Thai-style Grilled Chicken paired with somtum at the famed Sirichaikaiyang Yang for some scrumptious local street food, or for a more contemporary flavour, order the curry-steamed seafood at Chim Thai. LIZM Pub and Restaurant houses a laid-back ambiance for those who want to kick back and chill with their mates, whilst Al Salad is a diet-friendly option for those who enjoy fresh fruit smoothies.
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CAFÉS
Sweet Maple Café is an adorable coffeehouse that offers a tempting dessert menu, and their honey toast and ice chocolate is a must-have to satisfy your sweet tooth. Inspired by Shakespeare’s play, Midsummer Café offers its visitors an exploration of the art of coffee culture in very cool surroundings. Craving baked goods? Get the freshly-made egg tarts from Tart Villa Bakery. On the lookout for a place to hang with your friends? Hatch café by Jkhai is your go-to hangout spot where you can get the best espresso in the area. Beyond these haunts, Madame Juiy houses a great selection of pastries and homemade creations, and also makes a mean cup of coffee.
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NIGHTLIFE
Craft beer enthusiasts can head to The Gru for a pint and live Thai rock and soul music. A favourite amongst locals, T Bar boasts an open-air setting, which is great to enjoy some tunes, whilst LIZM Pub and restaurant is a vintage-style bar where you can kick back in great company.
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RELAXATION
To experience an authentic Thai massage, Spa@Bangkok have well-trained therapists who use natural herbs and oils to offer soothing massage treatments. Baan Suan Massage is another traditional massage parlour where you can indulge in a seaweed mud mask or get a Thai traditional herb scrub massage.
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TRANSPORT
Wong Sawang is a sub-district neighbouring major areas like Bang Sue and Chatuchak. The area is easily accessible to all other districts with its MRT purple line at the elevated station MRT Wong Sawang and MRT Bang Son. The Sirat expressway provides great connectivity to all other areas.
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SIGHTSEEING
Rich in cultural experience, this neighbourhood flaunts the city’s most beautiful Buddhist temples to visit. A must-visit shrine, Wat Sao Thong Hin is an ancient temple that dates back to the Ayutthaya period. Another classic Buddhist monastery is Wat Matchanithikaram (Wat Noi), where you will find stunning architecture and a beautiful view from the hilltop. Sapan Rama 7 Public Park houses a large-scale space to breathe some fresh air and is a green retreat for visitors at any time of the day. To dig deep and research more about Thai history, head to Sor Boonsaner Museum and The Writers Association of Thailand to find interesting artifacts and historical anecdotes.
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SHOPPING
From open-air night markets to boutiques, Wong Sawang is a gem when it comes to shopping. Wong Sawang town centre is a one-stop shopping destination where you will find everything from IT essentials to restaurants, and just on the corner is Big C for grocery shopping. If you are after some vintage items and antique collectibles, then Siam Gypsy night market is your paradise. On the other hand, Rust Brand Warehouse offers high-street fashion clothing and handbags.
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SCHOOLS
Wong Sawang is home to various public schools and government co-education secondary schools including Yothinburana School and Bhadungsit Pittaya School. The area is home to one of the most well-recognised engineering schools in Thailand, King Mongkut’s University of Technology, which serves as both an educational institution and industrial park.
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HOSPITALS
Kasemrad Hospital Prachachuen is the best hospital in the area that specialises in various departments. Just a 5-minute walk from MRT Wong Sawang also sits the Public Health Center 19 that serves many medical needs.