Thonglor

Sensational eateries, a fantastic nightlife, and the exclusivity that comes with one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Bangkok makes Thonglor a sought-after residential and entertainment area. The entire area is easily traversed by foot making it a popular area for both young and middle-aged Thai’s as well as for foreigners living-in, and visiting Thailand. 

Location

Thonglor encompasses the area around Sukhumvit Road from Sois 49 to 57 in the North and Sois 32 to 40 in the South. The primary public transportation hub is the Thonglor BTS Station on the Sukhumvit Line, making this area well connected and easily reachable from anywhere in Bangkok. A north-south monorail line (The Grey Line) is planned and will stop along Soi Thonglor and interchange at Thonglor BTS Station. Visitors also have the option to take the scenic route on the public ferry available at Thonglor Boat Station along the Saen Saep Canal.

Recent Developments and Average Prices

With prices of THB 250,000-350,000 per square meter, Thonglor has some of the most expensive residential real estate in Bangkok. Some notable recent projects include:

• Noble Form Thonglor, developed by Noble Development, units priced from THB 7.9 million (THB 271,000 per/sq.m.), completion planned for Q3 2024.
• Walden Thonglor 8, developed by Habitat Group, units priced from THB 10.3 to 57 million (THB 255,000 per/sq.m.), completion planned for early 2025.
• Hyde Heritage Thonglor, developed by Grande Asset, Property Perfect, and Sumitomo Forestry from Japan. The units priced from THB 10.5 million (THB 262,000 per/sq.m.), completed in 2022.
• Nivati Thonglor 23, developed by Cevas Properties, units priced from THB 18 to 41 million (THB 190,000 per/sq.m.), completed in 2020.
• Park Origin Thonglor, developed by Origin Property, units priced from THB 7.18 to 24.6 million (THB 275,000 per/sq. m.), completed in 2022. 
   

Hospitality and Retail Venues

With a healthy balance of luxury hotels and back-packer friendly hostels, Thonglor has a wide choice of tourist accommodation, most notably:

Luxury to Mid-Range:

• InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit, 0.35 km from BTS-Thonglor, rated 8.6 – the room rate is THB 5,970
• Bangkok Marriot Hotel Sukhumvit, 0.2 km from BTS-Thonglor, rated 8.8 – the room rate is THB 5,750
• Ascott Thonglor Bangkok, 0.31 km from BTS-Thonglor, rated 9.1 – the room rate is THB 4,830
• Hotel Nikko Bangkok, 0.1 km from BTS-Thonglor, rated 8.9 – the room rate is THB 4,080

Budget:

• THA City Loft Hotel by TH District, 0.8 km from BTS-Thonglor, rated 8.3 – the room rate is THB 1,081
• Park 19 Residence, 1.6 km from BTS-Thonglor, rated 8.2 – the room rate is THB 1,117

The Thonglor neighborhood is famous for its many boutique lifestyle malls, which offer a unique shopping and dining experience. Among them are:

• Marche Thonglor, a newly opened mixed-used lifestyle destination with distinctive architecture. It is a home to various restaurants, trendy clubs, gym, and a 24-hour Tops Food Hall.
• Seenspace, at Soi 13, a mini-mall with trendy pubs, restaurants and boutique shops. The place is a hub for craft beers and dining.
• J Avenue Thonglor, Soi 15, Bangkok's original lifestyle center which offers a number of dining choices, fancy pubs, and Villa Market.
• The Commons, Soi 17, bringing together the city's foremost artisan producers and restauranteurs. It is a casual hangout space features boutique food and drink options.
• Ei8ht Thonglor, a lifestyle mall in a luxury residential building consists of high-end shops and eateries.
• Donki Mall Thonglor, Soi 10, a Japanese-themed shopping mall featuring Don Quijote, exceptional dining experiences, and vibey clubs.

Phrom Phong BTS Station, one BTS station from Thonglor, also provides quick one-stop access to a prime luxury shopping center the EM District. The district consists of three world-class retails projects including Emporium, EmQuartier, and EmSphere. 

Food & Beverage

Palate-pleasing dining options are so abundant in Thonglor that it is not possible to list all the venues available. Some notable options include:

• Canvas, Soi 55, the Micheline-starred fine dining restaurant. The place focuses on aesthetic presentation and modern techniques in order to create exceptional Thai flavored dishes.
• Era-Izaan Thonglor offers a highly unique blend of Northeastern Thai food and Japanese-style dishes. 
• The Office Thonglor, a day-to-night community space offering delicious foods and pastries with a beach vibe setting.
• SIWILAI Radical Club is a new social club located in Marche Thonglor. This is a stylish all-day dining and bar with 1970s nightclub-inspired decoration.

Nightlife

Thonglor is one of Bangkok’s most popular nightlife destinations, frequented by a nightly crowd of bargoers and tourists. Popular bars and clubs include:

• Lloyd’s Club, a new private bar with sophisticated and Old Money aesthetics. The bar offers a wide range of seasonal and personalized cocktails.
• Paper Plane Project, a trendy co-working space that turns stylish bar at night. Located on the 40th floor of T-One Building, Paper Plane Project is a place for melodic live music, spectacular selection of drinks, and delicious foods.
• Tichuca, the utmost rooftop bar located on the 46th floor of T-One Building. Inspired by the forests of South Africa, Tichuca is one of the most unique bars in Bangkok with breathtaking views and delectable cocktails. 
• 008 Bar, a charming bar located on the 11st for of MUU Bangkok hotel, serves comprehensive list of signature cocktails in the Prohibition era-inspired ambience.
• Echelon Bangkok, located in Marche Thonglor, is a futuristic, train-inspired club with exceptional sound system, foremost DJs, and finest atmosphere.
• TDERM x 455 is one of the most beloved nightclubs by young adult and adult customers with convivial atmosphere, outstanding live music and DJs, and attracting drink packages.
• Milley ISC, located on the 3rd floor of J Avenue, is a new, well-known international nightclub among young adult customers for its vibrant ambience, notable DJs, and exceptional lightings.
   

Leisure and Fitness

A wide variety of daytime leisure activities are available in Thonglor to suit the entire family. Thonglor Art Space is a five-story building on Soi Thonglor offering a variety of concerts, gallery exhibitions, crafts workshops, film screenings, live paintings and more.

The Racquet Club, on Sukhumvit Soi 49/9 is 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 exciting sporting facilities.

RSM Academy, located on the second floor of Seenspace in Soi 13 is a well-known Thai boxing (muay Thai) school.

Health Land Spa & Massage in nearby Sukhumvit 63 is a massage and spa center that is very popular with local Thais and foreigners. 

SPLASH BOX Darkness & Beat Boxing Fitness, located at Marche Thonglor, an extraordinarily new experience of cardio fitness with upbeat music that makes you feel like you are in the club.

Fashion, Culture and Arts

Fashionistas will want to visit the flagship shop of local fashion designer, Monlada, on Thonglor Soi 13. The designer’s specialty is fun fashion for modern women with a romantic and sexy flair. Smart business casual attire for men is also featured.

One BTS stop away at Phrom Phong is 11.6-acre Benjasiri Park, next door to the Emporium shopping complex featuring an ornamental lake and contemporary sculptures by Thai artists.

Down Sukhumvit Road near Ekkamai BTS is The Science Centre for Education, the home of Bangkok Planetarium and many nature exhibits. 

First Aid Kiss Café & Workshop @ Thonglor is a pharmacy-themed café offering fantastic foods and drinks alongside unique, relaxing DIY workshops such as car perfume, perfume balm, room diffuser, and body mist.

Education and Healthcare

Thonglor boasts a variety of outstanding schools, among them Bangkok Prep International School, Trinity International School, Chamchan School, New Bambino International, Kobato International and Melodies International Kindergartens. Ekkamai International School is also located nearby. 

Numerous local medical care options are available. For primary care, both Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital and Camillian Hospital are conveniently close. Also within easy reach are Sukhumvit Hospital near Ekkamai BTS Station and Bangkok Hospital on Petchaburi Road. Thonglor Dental Hospital and Phromjai Dental Clinic (Soi 8) provide world-class dental care, and there's the full-service Thonglor Pet Hospital located between Soi 9 and 11.