Sukhumvit is the on the most popular neighbourhood in Bangkok with middle-eastern, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Indian tourists seeking nightlife. The density populated streets are named as Soi 21,23, 38 are packed with bars, nightclubs, restaurants and hotels in all prices ranges.
Sukhumvit has red-light districts that keep the narrow street active all throughout the nights. This area is easily accessibly by road or Skytrain from Silom and Nana. Asok Station connects the Sukhumvit region to most o the popular touristy locations like Nana, Phrom Phong and Ekkami.
Easy access to Sukhumvit using public transport making it an ideal place to stay during your holidays in Bangkok.
Shopping in Sukhumvit
There are a number of popular shopping malls including Emporium and Terminal 21. The street along Sukhumvit is lined with a number of stall selling various products for tourist. You can find fake Rolex watches, electronics, clothing stores and gadgets.
The food courts in the shopping malls are great places to find quality but cheap food all through the day.
Tailoring Shops in Sukhumvit
One of the great attractions of Thailand Shopping including stitched clothing a number of quality tailors along with most touristy areas of Bangkok. Sukhumvit is home to a number of quality tailors including Crown Tailor, Jhaspur Fashion and Savile Row Tailor amongst others.
These tailoring shops are very popular with business and professional travelling from middle eastern countries as well as Indian Sub-Continent. The quality of fabric, stitching and designs are outstanding that keeps the customers coming back to Bangkok.
I have a very satisfying experience having my clothes stitched by a number of tailors in Sukhumvit as well as MBK Center.
Bars and Restaurants in Sukhumvit
Sukumvit offers a diverse range of restaurants ranging from high-end Japanese to European as well as middle eastern restaurants. The side streets or Soi have innumerable everyday eat-outs catering to all price ranges and taste.
Lemongrass, Cabbages and Condoms and Anna Garden mix of Thai food curated to international taste. These are mid-range restaurants and attracts large local and ex-pat crowds.
Soi Arab at a walking distance from Nana Station has hundreds of middle-eastern restaurants. Catering to affluent middle-eastern clientele the restaurants live up to the high expectation of international tourists.
Where to stay in Sukhumvit
Sukhumvit offers a number of quality hotels from 3 to 5 Stars. My favourite hotels in Sukhumvit includes