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Thonglor, or Sukhumvit Soi 55, is Bangkok’s relatively new and booming destination for stylish locals and expats. A short ride east from Siam Square on the city’s Skytrain, this laid-back two-kilometre strip is packed with an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars, shopping and street food.
Photography by Gareth Sobey.
Read our full guide to Thonglor by Melinda King here.
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Thonglor
Thonglor
A short ride east from Siam Square on the city’s Skytrain, the laid-back two-kilometre strip of Thonglor is packed with an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars, shopping and street food.
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Evil Man Blues
Evil Man Blues
Settle into a neon-lit booth at this newly opened cocktail and live jazz bar and let head mixologist Liam Baer take the reins. His inventive cocktail list features premium spirits infused with local ingredients. Try the Honey Badger with rosemary washed bourbon, yellow Chartreuse, honey, citrus and ginger.
72 Courtyard FL G – 72 Sukhumvit 55 Thonglor
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Evil Man Blues
Evil Man Blues
Settle into a neon-lit booth at this newly opened cocktail and live jazz bar and let head mixologist Liam Baer take the reins. His inventive cocktail list features premium spirits infused with local ingredients. Try the Honey Badger with rosemary washed bourbon, yellow Chartreuse, honey, citrus and ginger.
72 Courtyard FL G – 72 Sukhumvit 55 Thonglor
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Evil Man Blues
Evil Man Blues
Settle into a neon-lit booth at this newly opened cocktail and live jazz bar and let head mixologist Liam Baer take the reins. His inventive cocktail list features premium spirits infused with local ingredients. Try the Honey Badger with rosemary washed bourbon, yellow Chartreuse, honey, citrus and ginger.
72 Courtyard FL G – 72 Sukhumvit 55 Thonglor
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Roots at The Commons
Roots at The Commons
Feel like part of the neighbourhood at this open-planned community hub and boutique food court. Grab your morning espresso from slick coffee roasters Roots and a croissant from sourdough bakers Maison Jean Philippe. Join the throng for dinner and choose from an array of casual dining options including a Neapolitan-style pizzeria, a Texan smokehouse, a Mexican cantina and a cheese and wine bar.
335 Soi Thonglor 17 Klongton Nue, Wattana, thecommonsbkk.com
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Roots at The Commons
Roots at The Commons
Feel like part of the neighbourhood at this open-planned community hub and boutique food court. Grab your morning espresso from slick coffee roasters Roots and a croissant from sourdough bakers Maison Jean Philippe. Join the throng for dinner and choose from an array of casual dining options including a Neapolitan-style pizzeria, a Texan smokehouse, a Mexican cantina and a cheese and wine bar.
335 Soi Thonglor 17 Klongton Nue, Wattana thecommonsbkk.com
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Soul Food Mahanakorn
Soul Food Mahanakorn
The flavours of regional Thai cooking abound in this intimate, relaxed restaurant. Free-range meats and organic produce are sourced from small farms in the north-east of Thailand and find their way into the likes of yam makrua yao, a sour and smoky grilled eggplant dish with soft duck eggs and house-cured bacon. It’s a popular spot so be sure to book if you’re with a large group.
56/10 Sukhumvit Soi 55 soulfoodmahanakorn.com
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The Vintage Store
The Vintage Store
Found on the ground floor of the Eight Thonglor building, browse carefully curated shelves of vintage Prada and Chanel. Vintage lovers can peruse the timeless and special pieces including highly collectable haute couture handbags, shoes, clothing, jewellery and accessories.
G/F, Eight Thonglor, 88/36 Sukhumvit 55, Thonglor 8thonglor.com/shop/the-vintage-store/
