Sukhumvit & Thonglor
Sukhumvit, Asok to Thonglor: the back story
Neighbourhood guide
About Sukhumvit, Asok to Thonglor: the back story
Sukhumvit Road runs east under the BTS, its numbered side streets (sois) branching off it. Between Asok and Thonglor are many of the city’s best restaurants, including Sorn on Soi 26 and R-Haan, Gaa and Bo.lan on Soi 53, along with Benjakitti Park and the EM District at Phrom Phong.
Where to eat
Soi 53 holds R-Haan, Gaa and Bo.lan; Soi 31 Gaggan and Haoma; Soi 26 Sorn (MICHELIN).
Where to shop
Emporium, EmQuartier and Emsphere at Phrom Phong (the centres’ websites).
Pick a soi, not a street: each has its own character.
Our advice: take the BTS rather than a taxi at rush hour.
Why it's on our list
- Where to eat
- Where to shop
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sukhumvit, Asok to Thonglor: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Sukhumvit, Asok to Thonglor: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest BTS and MRT stations
- Phrom PhongBTS Sukhumvit100 m1 min walk
- Thong LoBTS Sukhumvit1.1 km14 min walk
- SukhumvitMRT Blue1.3 km16 min walk
Key sights
- Lumphini Park3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 16 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Siam Paragon4.2 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Jim Thompson House5.0 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 26 min
- ICONSIAM6.5 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 32 min
- Chinatown (Yaowarat)6.8 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 33 min
- Wat Pho8.5 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 40 min
- The Grand Palace8.8 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 41 min
- Wat Arun9.0 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 42 min
- Suvarnabhumi Airport20 kmCar or taxi 86 min
Main railway stations
- Phaya Thai (Airport Rail Link)4.9 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Hua Lamphong5.9 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 30 min
- Krung Thep Aphiwat8.9 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 41 min