Lumpini

One of Bangkok's most exclusive neighborhoods, the Lumpini area is defined by Lumpini Park, as well as its major thoroughfares: Rajadamri, Wireless, Ploenchit, Chidlom and Langsuan Roads.  Well-served by public transportation, particularly the BTS Skytrain system. and the MRT (subway), it attracts many well-to-do Thais and senior management expatriates.

Condominium prices are in the range of THB 200,000-350,000 per square meter, although properties are available at different prices points. Notable recent projects include:

• 98 Wireless, THB 76-190 million
• 185 Rajadamri, THB 20-140 million
• 28 Chidlom, THB 10-72 million
• Sindhorn Tonson, THB 20-45 million
• The Residences at the St. Regis Bangkok, THB 110-150 million
• Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard, THB 10-23 million
• Muniq Langsuan, starting at 12.9 million
• Life One Wireless, THB 3.7-11.8 million

An upcoming project, Sindhorn Village, will include condominiums, apartments and retail space.

Several high-end office buildings, including Gaysorn Tower offices and Witthayu Towers, and many of Bangkok's fashionable shopping centers are located here, including Central World, Gaysorn Plaza, Erawan Bangkok, Central Chidlom, Central Embassy and Mercury Ville.

Five-star hotels include The Park Hyatt, Plaza Athenee, Conrad Bangkok and Okura Prestige, on Wireless Road; Grand Hyatt Erawan, St. Regis Bangkok and Anantara Siam on Rajdamri Road; Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong, InterContinental Bangkok and Centara Grand on Phloen Chit Road.

Schools in the area include Matei Dei and Triam Udom Suksa. Chulalongkorn University is nearby. Local hospitals include Bumrungrad, Chulalongkorn, and Police General.

Cuisine from around the world can be found here, including:

• Chefman, Dim Sum and Hong Kong Chinese
• Fillets, Omakase sushi
• Le Boeuf steak house
• Neil's Tavern steak house and bakery
• Lenzi Tuscan Kitchen, authentic Italian cuisine
• La Monita, Mexican cuisine
• Soi Polo Fried Chicken, inexpensive local food
• Chikalicious Dessert Bar, a famous dessert bar from New York

For an evening rooftop drink, try Red Sky at Central World, Up & Above Restaurant and Bar at Okura Prestige Bangkok, Water Library Brasserie at Central Embassy, or Speakeasy at
Hotel Muse; Penthouse Bar & Grill at The Park Hyatt.

Other neighborhood attractions include: Lumpini Park, popular with joggers; Royal Bangkok
Sports Club, an exclusive sports complex that offers classes in Thai boxing and folk dancing;
Erawan Shrine, adjacent to The Erawan Hotel, with a statue of Brahma and a company of
traditional Thai dancers; Wat Pathum Wanaram Thai temple, between Central World and
Siam Paragon; Holy Redeemer Church, near the US Embassy, welcoming both Thais and
foreigners.