Silom

Glur Bangkok
45 Chareonkrung Soi 50, 02-630-5595. Open 24 hours daily. BTS Saphan Taksin exit 1.  www.facebook.com/GLURBANGKOK Located just a minute’s walk from BTS Saphan Taksin, Glur Bangkok is a hostel, café and bar wrapped in one and is the latest 24-hour hotspot on our radar. Don't let the hostel part deter you, while the café is limited to only a small number of seats, the atmosphere is quite relaxed and work-friendly. Coffee starts from B75 for a hot Americano or latte while beers by the bottle are also available at B90 for locals and B110 for imports.

Think Tank
Narathiwat Soi 17 (Nanglinjee Rd.) 086-784-9384. 
Think Tank is something between a co-working space and a 24-hour café, as they welcome both walk-in customers and also provide the option of a private room for groups of 6-8 people at an extra charge of B100 per hour. The décor might be rather simple but they’ve got some comfy bean bags for you to plop down on and enjoy an iced cappuccino (B80) with homemade waffle (B65).

Too Fast To Sleep
Rama 4 Rd., 086-577-8989. MRT Sam Yan. Open daily 24 hrs.
Too Fast Too Sleep has been opened for two years now, but is still one of Bangkok's most popular 24-hour cafés. Decked out to resemble a library-meets-café, the place not only supports late-night working, but they also welcome insomniacs with a heap of books that you can just pick up to read with a cup of coffee (from B80 and cake from B120).

Coffee Society
12/3 Silom Rd (close to Silom Soi 2)., 02-235-9784. BTS Saladaeng. Open 24 hours.
After undergoing a big renovation in late 2013, this classic 24-hour café on Silom Road is now back fully opened, all in all with a much brighter decor. The café still offers Thai-international favorties with coffee, as well as free wi-fi and seats that you can work at during the night. Strangely. there are less sockets than before, but this is still one place you can count on at any time of day.

Sukhumvit

Fu.5 Coffee
1/F Thru Thonglor Condomimium, Petchburi Rd. Open 24 hours daily. www.facebook.com/FU5Coffee
Fu.5 Coffee was born from the idea that not all late-night activities have to involve drinking, and that Bangkok should have more places that offer a laidback community vibe. The place has a library-meets-living room kind of feel, where you can choose from a proper table for coffee and cake, the zone with power sockets or the meeting room for group work.    

24 Owls
39/9 Ekkamai Soi 12. 02-391-4509. Open 24 hours daily. BTS Ekkamai.
Run by the former Sometime’s Café team, 24 Owls is offers 360-degree services: it's a café, restaurant and co-working community wrapped in one. The old house-turned-café has been redecorated in an English garden style with a red phone booth in the front and space to work on your laptop both indoors and outdoors--just ask staff where to find the power socket. Thai and international dishes like fish n’ chips (B240) and spaghetti meatball (B165) are available all day. Coffee starts from B90 for a hot latte and, if you want to change the mood, they also have Bavaria beer on tap.

Baan Rai Coffee
Corner of Sukhumvit Soi 63 (Ekkamai). Open daily 24 hrs.  
You might not think of Baan Rai Coffee as offering a work-friendly atmosphere, with its live bands performing daily and beer garden out front. But, who knew, the space on the second floor is pretty quiet for working and they also serve up 24-hour coffee and free wi-fi.    

Nikko Café
Ekkamai Soi 12, 02-381-5291. Open daily 1pm-12am. https://www.facebook.com/NikkoCafe
This very hip café underwent a little renovation on the front garden last year, which also saw it welcome a new cocktails list. The means this Japanese-inspired venue has more of a nightlife focus than before. But, still, the first-floor room and private room on the second floor are still very quiet and ideal for working.  

Maruey Library
MRT Queen Sirikit Exit 3, Ratchadapisek Rd., 02-229-2063-65. Open Sun-Thu 8:30am-11pm Fri-Sat 8:30am-12am.
Situated in the Stock Exchange of Thailand Building, Maruey Library is divided into two floors, the first where talking is allowed and the second for those seeking complete silence. The place offers plug sockets and is open every day, even on national holidays, with no entry fee.

Coffee Club
G/F Major Ekkamai, 1239 Sukhumvit Soi 63 (Ekkamai). 02-381-2736. Open daily; Sun-Thu 6:30am-10:30pm; Fri-Sat 6:30am-11:30pm.    
Australian coffee chain The Coffee Club last year opened its first branch in Bangkok on the corner of Soi Ekkamai. The bold and unfussy decoration gives it a café vibe, accentuated by dark furnishings and a high-ceiling, making it a comfortable spot to make the most of the free Wi-Fi. Coffee covers the likes of white (B95) and chai latte (coffee blended with spices, milk and cinnamon, B125). Beers are also available too.

Phayathai/Phaholyothin

My Café The Library
1/F Nawamin City Avenue, 30/20 Moo 4, Lad Prao. 02-907-2220.
The team behind My Café Sport Bar on Petchburi Soi 17 and My Hotel on Petchburi Soi 15, have now rolled out their third business, My Café The Library, in Nawamin City Avenue. Even though it's set in the mall, it's a 24-hour café which adopts a public library concept. The walls are lined with books that you can borrow and buy, while you can even sell your own here. The café offers coffee, bakery treats, Thai dishes and a special zone where you can come to work.

PH1b Coffee Bar
39 Soi Phaholyothin 11, 08-1339-0081, 08-1173-2600. Open Wed-Mon 9:00am-10pm.
Situated on the peaceful Soi Phaholyothin 11, this cafe is run by a group of friends who met in New York and looked to bring a slice of the coffee culture back to Bangkok. While it’s situated in a basement, the cafe has a definite NY loft feel. They concentrate on coffee, tea and handmade cakes but also serve up sandwiches and  salads. They recommend the Really Good Brownie (brownie with iBerry horlicks ice cream, B135) and their iced banana mocha (B105).

Treat
563 Phaholyothin Soi 32. 081-888-6446, 085-551-5333. Open daily 11:30am-11pm.  
The simply named Treat offers a vibe suitable for both a date and just hanging out on the weekend either in the conservatory or the garden strewn with bean bags. The décor features some beautiful dried flowers, while dishes include foie gras with mixed berry (B380), smoked apple salad with toast (B180). The long dessert menu spans banoffee in a jar (B70) to strawberry trifle (B145).

Quest
Phayathai Rd. 02-612-1442, 092-249-8313. BTS Phaya Thai. Open daily 6am-10pm.  
New coffee shop Quest does it all, from espresso (starting from B55) to cold drop (B60) and siphon (B80). Seat yourself at the bar and order a cup amid the rustic vibe of worn wood and bricks with a small garden on the side. A little hungry while you work? They also offer light bites like salads (from B85) and pastries (B90). The high-ceiling and rustic décor make it’s a comfortable place to work with your laptop, too.

Saucony Grid SD

You know you’re getting old when a 1991 design is now considered retro. This Back to the Future-style sneaker has been updated with premium materials and new color combinations. Saucony may not be the most well-known brand here, but the American-born running-focused brand has a loyal following nonetheless—well-earned since they’ve been making shoes since 1898. $89, available from Apr at Royal Sporting House, #03-06 Jem, 50 Jurong Gateway Rd., 6734-7419.

Brooks PureFlow 3

This long-standing American sportswear brand is high on style. Aimed at a higher standard of physical performance, the blue-splashed PureFlow 3 offers flexibility and redesigned running technology, like the trademark Toe Flex that they claim helps align your stride in a heavier run. Design-wise, we love the curvy, slightly gaudy, snakelike lines, which are sure to catch the attention of your fellow gym rats. $179 at Key Power Sports, #02-48 Velocity@Novena Square, 238 Thomson Rd., 6250-6282.

Nike Air Max 2015

Nike’s dominance of the running market shows no respite. The brand new Nike Air Max 2015 is causing a huge buzz among both fitness fanatics and fashionistas. These striking sneakers, with their gradient neon-like colors, can also be dressed up for extra-curricular events like, well, partying. Did we mention the Nike swoosh glows in the dark? $299 at IRUN, #01-04 Queensway Shopping Centre 1 Queensway, 6479-0408.

Nike Air Zoom Elite 7

The lightweight and breathable upper of the new Nike Air Zoom Elite 7 makes it a runners’ favorite. With just an 8mm offset, you feel closer to the ground for a more natural and efficient stride. The blue-lagoon-hued body splashed with a neon-lit orange Swoosh also makes a great impression when worn with monochrome pants. $199 at Nike, #01-01 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd., 6238-7660.

New Balance U410

Simplicity and functionality. That pretty well sums up the New Balance philosophy. Coming in ‘70s-inspired colors like navy, rust and gold, the New Balance U410 is a versatile retro sneaker that pairs well with both your daily life and workout sessions. Combing a greenish mesh upper with a neatly-sewed, pitch-black letter N, these are worth your bucks. $89 at New Balance, #02-15 *Scape, 2 Orchard Link, 6634-9738.

Saucony Jazz Original

One of Saucony’s classic designs, this Originals model comes in a couple of cool colorways, including the charcoal and orange combination seen here. These shoes come with a padded tongue, collar and foot bed for shock absorption and comfort, and a second pair of laces so you can switch things a up. Best of all, they’re affordable enough to get multiple pairs of. May we suggest the gray and dark blue pair as well? $189, available from Apr at Robinsons The Heeren, 260 Orchard Rd., 6735-8838.

Caffeine Fixes

Jimmy Monkey

Revolution Coffee

Brews & Spirits

Bodacious Bar

DSTLLRY

Laidback Lunches

Da Paolo Bistro Bar

Nosh

Pietrasanta

Date-Night Destinations

Infuzi

Min Jiang

Una

Fort Canning Park

This charming site is one of Singapore’s most historic and beautiful landmarks—this is where the British decided to surrender Singapore to the Japanese during World War II. Today, its lush lawns draw plenty of picnic-goers as well as large-scale events like theater productions and concerts. 

Chinese Garden

Chinese Garden

For an Asian-inspired day out, head to Singapore's far west. Chinese Garden is like a scene straight out of the mainland, and it offers some stunning examples of Asian design. Comprising both Chinese and Japanese Gardens on two man-made islands in Jurong Lake, the former stands out for its Suzhou-style arrangement of 1,000 bonsai trees imported from China, while the latter is outfitted with charming details like wooden bridges, carp ponds, pebble footpaths and stone lanterns. 

Mount Faber Park

Mount Faber Park

Located on Mount Faber, this scenic hilltop park offers some of the best views of Singapore so if you’re planning a romantic picnic, this would make a great spot. Afterwards, take a 20-minute stroll towards Henderson Waves (lit with LED displays at night), a 274 meter-long pedestrian bridge that’s also Singapore’s highest and connects Mount Faber Park to Telok Blangah Hill Park. 

Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens

Head to one of Singapore’s favorite date spots: the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Founded in 1859, the garden has over 60,000 plants and you’ll also find an extensive collection of tropical orchids over at the National Orchid Garden. Flora and fauna aside, you can also pick a spot by the serene Swan Lake or head to the bandstand where they regularly host free concerts.  

East Coast Park

For a spot of beach side fun, plan a day out at our island's largest park. Stretching over 15km, there’s plenty of options for you to pick a nice, quiet sea-facing spot. It also helps that there’s plenty of food options available at and near the park, so you won’t even have to pack a basket. Active types can also take part in activities like cycling, rollerblading, kayaking or cable skiing.  

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

Located in the heartlands of Bishan and Ang Mo Kio, this is one of Singapore’s largest and most popular parks. You’ll find a spa, a dog park, restaurants, flower gardens and a lake running through the park.

Changi Beach

Changi Beach

It might be located at the far east of Singapore but this park still remains popular among locals. People come here to cycle, swim and have picnics or barbqeues. It makes for a great spot to take in the sight of neighboring island Pulau Ubin while enjoying the sea breeze and watching the planes take off and land. There's also the rustic ferry terminal there, from which you can hop on a boat to Pulau Ubin.