Siam Paradise Night Bazaar

2430 Sukhumvit Rd., (across from Sukhumvit Soi 101/1), 02-744-8620-5, 02-744-7252-3. Open daily 6pm-midnight. www.siamparadisenightbazaar.co.th
When Suan Lum Night Bazaar closed, the owners just took the winning formula and plonked it down in this new venue. They even brought the cheesy stone temple arch. That means you’ll find a big beer garden and a stage for live shows, which gets super popular for big footy games. There are also stores selling clothes, DVDs and antiques, but to be honest it really hasn’t got the style or quality of the original and the choice isn’t that great. However, we have a feeling the opening of the skytrain might encourage more former Suan Lum tenants to finally make the move.

Park2bar

8 Sukhumvit Soi 66, 081-838-2971, 083-615-1782. Open Tue-Sun 6:30pm–1am
This friendly local bar is filled with a lot of trees, which are one of owner Kum’s obsessions, besides collecting CDs and cooking. Originally a restaurant, Park2Bar’s cozy atmosphere was such a hit that it has now been transformed into a bar with a house party-vibe and occasional gigs from bands like Clash or Tamone. In fact, music is the main draw with live bands playing daily from 9pm onward. There’s something for everyone with soul, funk, pop and R&B on Tue, blues, rock and pop rock on Wed and Thu, while Fri, Sat, and Sun offer a mix of ska, pop, jazz and more soul.

The Garden

6/F Executive Residence, Udomsuk Soi 18, Sukhumvit 103, 084-660-1026, 02-361-7881-90. Open daily 11am-11pm. www.thegarden-restaurant.com
Not the easiest place to find, the Garden actually sits on the sixth floor of the Executive Residence serviced apartment in Soi Udomsuk 18. Boasting a slightly odd neo-classical style, it comes across as a mix between a Tuscan villa and a formal English garden with an interesting view over the expressway. It has three sections: the garden, the balcony, or the more formal interior. The food is a mix of classic international and Thai dishes that are reasonably priced but not particularly exciting. Try the rainbow trout steamed with red wine (B350) and the mhee krob (B150). There’s a limited wine selection by the bottle (from B960) or glass (white B250, red B300).

Ideo Mix

Sukhumvit 103, 02-361-5265. www.ideocondo.com
The two 21-story towers of Ideo, connected by a vertigo-inducing sky bridge, contain a total of 1,172 units and are right on the door step of the BTS and Udomsuk wet market. There’s a choice of studio or one-bedroom units which come in four different arrangements. The smallest room is 24 sq meters. while the largest is 36.70 sq meters (B95,000/sq meter). Facilities include a rooftop swimming pool and fitness center as well as little gardens on each floor.

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