Ekkamai

Soi Ekkamai runs adjacent to the popular Soi Thonglor and is thus often considered an extension of the affluent Thonglor neighborhood. The residential Ekkamai area encompasses Sukhumvit Sois 59-65 and Soi 42 offering a peaceful and serene living environment. The main public transportation hub is the BTS (Skytrain) Ekkamai Station on the Sukhumvit (Light Green) Line, providing quick access to all of Sukhumvit Road and beyond. For the more adventurous, a public ferry boat stops at the Charn Issara Pier along the Saen Saep Canal. Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal is located on Sukhumvit Road next to BTS Ekkamai, providing access to Pattaya and other destinations along the Eastern Seaboard.

Condominium pricing in the Ekkamai area is marginally less expensive than in adjacent Thonglor. Prices average between THB 190,000-320,000 per square meter. Recent projects include:

• Eden Ekkamai, developed by Eden Estate in joint venture with MQDC, units priced from THB 70 million (THB 320,000 per/sq.m.), completion planned for 2026.
• VIA61, developed by Sansiri, units priced from THB 13,970,000 (THB 279,400 per/sq.m.), completion planned for 2026.
• Mulberry Grove Sukhumvit, developed by MQDC, units priced from THB 13 million (THB 264,000 per/sq. m.), completion planned for 2024. 
• The Reserve 61 Hideaway, developed by Pruksa Real Estate, units priced from THB 10.5 million (THB 217,000 per/sq. m.), completed in 2021.
• SYMYS Sukhumvit 61, developed by Sankyo Home Thailand and Keihan Real Estate, units priced from THB 6.99 million (THB 212,000 per/sq. m.), completed in 2021.
• Rhythm Ekkamai Estate, developed by AP (Thailand), units priced from THB 6 to 17.9 million (THB 190,000 per/sq. m.), completed in 2021.
   

Hospitality and Retail Venues

Although Ekkamai is primarily a residential area, several excellent hotels are located here from internationally renowned hotel chains to trendy boutique establishments. Favorites include:
Luxury to Mid-Range:

• InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit, an IHG Hotel, 0.55 km BTS-Ekkamai, rated 8.6 – the room rate is THB 5,970
• Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, 0.6 km BTS-Ekkamai, rated 8.8 – the room rate is THB 5,850
• Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok, Sukhumvit Thonglor, 0.6 km BTS-Ekkamai, rated 8.7 – the room rate is THB 4,799
• Somerset Ekamai Bangkok, 0.4 km BTS-Ekkamai, rated 8.5 – the room rate is THB 2,720

Budget:

• Lodge 61 Hotel, 0.3 km BTS-Ekkamai, rated 7.3 – the room rate is THB 580
• THA City Loft by TH District, 0.85 km BTS-Ekkamai, rated 8.3 – the room rate is THB 789
• Bourbon St. Boutique Hotel, 0.3 km BTS-Ekkamai, rated 8.3 – the room rate is THB 876

In addition to the many boutique lifestyle malls available in nearby Thonglor - including J Avenue, Seenspace and The Commons – Ekkamai residents can shop at the local Gateway Ekkamai, adjacent to the BTS station, and sample the many Japanese restaurants. Also in the area are Earth Ekkamai, Big C Ekkamai, Major Cineplex Sukhumvit, and Park Lane. A Foodland Supermarket is within easy reach on Petchaburi Road.

Food & Beverage

Ekkamai offers a wide variety of excellent Asian and Western dining options, it is often described as a toned-down version of Thonglor and is well-known for its quaint eateries. Some of the more popular venues are:

• Sho Japanese Dining Restaurant & Bar, a Japanese dining with authentic tastes and premium ingredients served by chef who experienced in working at Michelin restaurant in Osaka.
• Fatboy Izakaya, a modern Japanese Izakaya with a wide range of creative cocktails, giving a vibrant dining experience.
• Raleuk Taste of Memories, a cozy steakhouse, combining traditional Thai flavors with a modern twist.
• PengYou Cuisine & Specialty Bar, a traditional Cantonese cuisine with high-quality ingredients, serving in a luxurious setting.
• The Gardens at Dinsor Palace, a pan-European restaurant in a former Royal mansion.
• Theera: The Original Healthy Bake Room, serving vegan and gluten-free meals and snacks.
• Stage, an elegant dining room that promises sophisticated French fare with global influences. 
• Kaizen Coffee, serving full-on meals in a two-story glasshouse-style building focusing on the character of coffee beans and offering customers a true coffee experience.
• Pizzeria Mazzie, a popular pizza spot with natural leaven sourdough, wood-fired pizza & bread.

Nightlife

If you're in the mood for a relaxing drink and some good vibes, or are tempted by the excitement of nightclubs scattered across this vibrant neighborhood, the following destinations are recommended:

• Sugar Ray, the hidden speakeasy bar with a gimmick of having to provide passcode in order to get inside. The cocktail lovers should not miss this mysterious, loft-style bar.
• Thaipioka, a stylish tropical bar, well-known for its innovative use of seasonal fruits and Thai ingredients to create exceptional cocktails.
• Tuba Bar offers a great selection of European draft beers in the European ambience.
• Nowhere BKK, a rooftop bar that offers stunning 180-degree views, serving Eurasian homemade style dishes. 

For a more energetic atmosphere, try these venues:

• Soho Community Ekkamai, a trendy club designed with in a vibrant Chinese style. The place offers delicious foods, various drinks, and live music, making it a perfect spot for socializing and enjoying the night out.
• Home Ekkamai, a cozy bar with the viral phrase “Don’t worry mom, I’m home.” Home is an ideal hangout place with delectable foods and drinks, as well as different music genres.
• Thay Ekkamai, a night club well-known for its amusing live music, creating a lively atmosphere.
• Dope & Dirty, an energetic night club with foremost DJs, providing a remarkably fun night out.
• Tonic Ekkamai, a newly open club in Ekkamai, offering an extremely fun live music in an entertaining atmosphere.
• Urban Music Bar is one of the most high-spirited nightclubs in Ekkamai. The club focuses on hip-hop, R&B, and pop music, played by top-tier DJs. 

Leisure and Fitness

With world-class health and fitness venues at your disposal and a variety of entertaining family-friendly activities, there is always something to do in Ekkamai. 

A variety of recreational activities are available at the Gateway Ekkamai, adjacent to BTS. Flight Experience Bangkok is a realistic Boeing 737 flight simulator. Kidzoona is a delightful indoor children’s playground. Snow Town offers a great escape from hot weather in Bangkok with a themed village in artificial snow.

Major Cineplex Sukhumvit, connected to BTS Ekkamai Station, features eight movie screens (including 3D), a bowling alley and a sub-zero ice-skating rink. The Science Centre for Education, near Sukhumvit Soi 40, is home to Bangkok Planetarium and many nature exhibits. 

Earth Ekkamai is a premium lifestyle community mall, featuring many high-quality restaurants and cafes.

Health Land Spa & Massage, on Soi Ekkamai, is a massage and spa center that's popular with local Thais and foreigners. Beautiful Wat That Thong is a short walk from BTS Ekkamai.

Nearby Ekkamai, you can find The Racquet Club on Sukhumvit Soi 49/9, a family exercise center that includes fitness equipment, tennis, badminton and squash courts, a swimming pool, billiards and snooker tables, rock climbing walls and other activities. RSM Academy, on the second floor of Seenspace, on Thonglor Soi 13 is a well-known Thai boxing (muay Thai) school. Beautiful Benjasiri Park is just two BTS stops away, at Phrom Phong.
 

Education & Healthcare

Schools in the Ekkamai area include Pathum Kongka, Darakam, Ekkamai International, Kids' Academy International, Bright Skies International, Thawsi and Thai Christian School, and ACACIA Bilingual Educational Centre, a nursery school. There is also easy access to Thai-Japanese Association School in Rama 9, and Bangkok Prep International School in Thonglor.

Several hospitals are within easy reach, including Sukhumvit Hospital near BTS Ekkamai Station, Samitivej Hospital in Sukhumvit Soi 49, Bangkok Hospital on Petchaburi Road near Soi 47, Petcharavej Hospital on Petchaburi Road, Kluaynamthai Hospital near Sukhumvit Soi 42, and DK Clinic Ekkamai.