1. Asia’s Biggest Trampoline Park is Here
Trampolining is one of the hottest workout trends right now. All the way from Australia, Bounce Thailand in Ratchada claims to be the Asia’s biggest jumping spot at a size of 5,600 sq meters. Here you’ll find the Bounce Fit zone for exercising, Mini Bounce for kids, and the Free Jumping zone for simply having some fun on huge trampolines and practicing some pro moves. Prices start from B390 per 1 hour (B290 for kids). Minimum age allowed is three years old and maximum weight of 120kg.
5/F, The Street Ratchada, New Ratchadapisek Rd., 02-014-2446
2. It’s Easy to Eat Healthily
With its farmers’ market-evoking decor (wooden boxes, splashes of green), Greenmade Cafe does—you guessed it—a very veggie-friendly menu of fusion-style salads, soups and pastas. Their fusion-style dishes include the miang khum salad (savory leaf wraps), pomelo shrimp with tamarind sauce and spicy Thai Mackerel black spaghetti. You can also design your own salad bowl starting at only B90, cold-pressed juices (B85) or smoothie (B75).
2/F, AIA Capital Center, Ratchadaphisek Rd., 098-832-4590
3. The Nightlife is Taking Off
Bangkok is home to some of the world’s coolest night markets, but what sets Rod Fai Market 2 in Ratchada (Esplanade Complex, next to MRT Thai Cultural Center) apart is its selection of bars promising cheap yet quality cocktails, live music and top DJs. Here, our absolute favorite is Speakerbox, which serves rotating craft beers and hosts live performances from the city’s top names like Degaruda and Stylish Nonsense. Nearby in Ratchada Soi 7, Mustache Bar (544/5 Ratchadaphisek Soi 7, 081-844-7080) is where you can enjoy night of techno and affordable cocktails.
4. The Cafes Never Sleep
Not in the mood for partying? Ratchada is equally equipped for those planning on staying up all night finishing that report. So Asean Cafe (1/F, The Street, 139 New Ratchadapisek Rd., 02-121-1909) is a well-decorated restaurant that opens 24 hours a day, serving only the best dishes from around Southeast Asia—from Vietnamese pho to Burmese tealeaf salad. Holly’s Coffee (The Street, 139 Ratchadaphisek Rd, 02-232-1999), whose coffee is equally as good as its vibe, also stays open round the clock.
5. There’s an Awesome Japanese Buffet Every Day of the Week
For both lunch and dinner, Takumi, the Japanese restaurant on the ground floor of Swissotel Le Concorde hotel, lets you enjoy anything on the menu for B790 at lunch and B890 at dinner every day. Expect free-flow of Japanese delicacies like fresh sashimi, sushi, shabu, grilled dishes and ramen. There’s also the addition of foie gras, wagyu and eel in the dinner menu. Prices are inclusive of soft drinks.
G/F, Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok, 204 Ratchadapisek Rd., 02-694-2222. MRT Huai Khwang
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