Center One, Silom and CentralWorld may get all the headlines, but Klong Toey is also on the city hall’s list of disaster zones. Sadly, Klong Toey has been a disaster zone for much longer than this May. It is home to some of the poorest communities and an ongoing battle between the new...
Home to a police station, a post office and an immigration bureau, this stronghold of bureaucracy just off Sathon Tai also contains a density of food choices to keep all those paper pushers happy.
For the seasoned street eater, there are more stalls in Suanplu’s main drag and numerous sub-...
Savory Selections
There might be a slightly Balinese theme in the décor but Jam Pa (02-513-8560, 08-1612-7967. Open Mon-Sat 11am-11pm.) is all about traditional Thai dishes. Kaeng som cha-om kung sod (sour soup with shrimp and cha-om omelet, B95), roast meat served in a sizzling hot...
Said to date back to the era of King Rama V, Nang Loeng Market is now over 100 years old. But thanks to its recent makeover, the market doesn’t look its age. The century-old, low-rise shophouses surrounding the market were given a fresh coat of paint in pastel pink, while the market itself...
Ari has long been known as a residential neighborhood popular with the city’s well-to-do residents in search of a quiet village feel, wide choice of restaurants and excellent links to the rest of the city. But is that peace and quiet under threat? Take a walk around the area and you can...
A center of cheap clothes and cute accessories, Pratunam is bustling with shoppers looking for bargain buys to spice up their wardrobe. But hidden behind the fashion stalls is a host of scrumptious treats to please your taste buds.
La Dolce Vita
Thanks to its giant bright red umbrella, it is hard...
On Nut is hot, and specifically the funky market of On Nut Square (right by the BTS) which is already abuzz with cheap but cute fashions. However, not all the stalls of this little square serve up skirts and shoes; you’ll also find some simple but delicious dishes.
SWEET TREATS
The small pink...
Whether you visit the famous weekend market for cheap fashions or some illegal trading in the hottest endangered animals, Chatuchak should definitely be your next stop for culinary excellence. Hidden within the small sois, back alleys and under all the body heat, lie some of the best kitchens...
The meeting point for locals and farang backpackers, Ari is simply chock-full of eateries. So much so that this is just the first installation of our mouth-watering venture through Ari Sois 1-5…enjoy.
THAI STAPLES
Phad Thai Ari
With a branch at Erawan and Emporium, this eatery is known, for...
Samyan, the fresh produce market, might have recently moved to new premises, but the area next to Chulalongkorn University, close to the U Center, is still the main source of nutrition for countless Chula students and young professionals. Despite the numerous smoky grills, it isn’t just a...
