Ekkamai Soi 10-12 may appear peaceful and unassuming from the outside, but explore deeper and you’ll find there’s a whole world beyond the main road.  

Chula’s reinvention of Sam Yan is here, but some of the old life still remains. 

Art galleries, book shops, cool cafes, restaurants and bars to explore—with barely a pair of elephant pants in sight.

Just a hop, skip and a footbridge away from the vibrant surrounds of BTS Ari, these chilled out sois are conveniently located close to the action, with a handful of notable restaurants of their own.
 

Don’t let people on the other side of town tell you their Ari is the best. Sukhumvit Soi 26 manages that rare balance of residential and fun to hang out in.
 

There's lots of eating, drinking and art appreciation to go around here

Filled with local stores and street food, Soi Polo has a unique community feel, making it an ideal spot for those seeking to escape tired restaurant chains and glitzy expat bars.

Soi 16 might be one of the smallest offshoots of Sukhumvit, but it’s certainly one of the busiest—filled with convenience stores, restaurants, cafes, bars, spas, salons and pharmacies.

Living away from the "action" definitely has its upside