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What are some alternative areas to stay in Bangkok instead of Khao San Road?

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Apr 28, 2024

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Not really a visa question but we always stay when we are in Bangkok on Rambuttri lane near the Kho San area. Now we are getting older we’d prefer somewhere else, was thinking maybe Wongwian or Silom. Any ideas please.

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The discussion revolves around finding alternative accommodations in Bangkok as the user wants to move away from the Khao San Road area due to aging concerns. Multiple suggestions are provided, with recommendations for areas like Silom, Wongwian Yai, and Sukhumvit, noting the importance of proximity to the BTS Skytrain for convenience. Specific hotels mentioned include Bossotel in Bang Rak, Baan Wanglang Riverside, and Le Siam Hotel, among others. Several participants share their personal experiences and preferences for different neighborhoods, balancing leisure and accessibility.

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Chan *****************

Silom will be just hectic like khao san area ONLY more expensive, same as Sukhumvit early soi, Siam. Sathon went there last week not much going on in the evening but you can always take BTS to places. I work near khao san road and just wondering if you try to stay elsewhere further away from khao san but nice and quiet at night ? Perhaps Sam sen road area etc.

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Asoke.

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Nina *****************

I love Baan Dinso. Close enough to Kho San rd and far enough away for peace

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Alison *****************

Talat Noi is amazing

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Andy *********

On Nut area is nice. Soi 81 has some less expensive places. KV Mansion does monthly rates

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Terary **********

Wongwian (Yai) was just ok when I lived in the area (Lived Pinkloa and Bangwa). Since I moved away I understand they've added a couple of trains otherwise it has sucky traffic. Silom has a nice charm.

I think Bangkok is an awesome city and a lot of fun... However, found the lack of Engish to make things more challenging. I now live outside of Pattaya and English is pretty common. Have you thought about other areas outside of Bangkok?

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Austin ************

Rama 9, sukhumvit, silom, sathorn

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Yvonne *********

Le Siam Hotel, 3 Convent Rd, Silom. Right near BTS, Grocery and restaurants right next door.

Really handy, and always stay there!

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Joseph *********

Tarntawan Hotel, Siam Heritage, D'Arni, Raya, Crowne Plaza Lumphini.

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Craig **********

Soi 8 Sukh

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Asia Hotel or Evergreen behind the Asia, super convenient for the BTS. The AsiaHotel u just walk in from the BTS. Great if caught in a heavy downpour, I think it’s a covered walkway

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been long time..is Corleones bar/ rest still there on Sukumvit Soi 8

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That bar doesnt ring a bell mate.

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Steve **********

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was right off Sukhumvit ( elegant rest ) owned by euro ' bikers club' in early 2000's.

I lived at Omni Tower Soi 4.

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Craig **********

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yeh I know Omni Tower soi 4.

Dont know the bar

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Dave **********

Try Baan Wanglang Riverside....Best value, service, food, location, views hotel in Bangkok

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Chris *********************

Nana 😄

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bit hectic for me ta.

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Chris *********************

only kidding mate ,but Nana plaza is a bit dated but a good hotel for a couple of nights 🌙

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Andy ********

Anywhere near a BTS is perfect

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Austin ************

what he said

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Phil ******

you live here now?

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Paul ********

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no mate. In cold old England

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Paul ********

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Just a trip mate. Like local markets, Patong for breakfast, week in Bangkok before off travelling about. Been coming to Thailand since 2005.

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Phil ******

ok when you come over is it to live or a short trip?

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Phil ******

time to warm up

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Terry ******

We stay at the bossotel in ban rack

Just at the bottom of silom Road

Its a nice area and its right by the sky train and river taxis .

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Gordon ************

Soi 11

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I like Hotel Nikko, reasonably priced with great pool, perfect for the current weather. Their Japanese breakfast is phenomenal.

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bit loud 👍🏼

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Gordon ************

I like Soi 11 as it’s handy and got some good restaurants, I like The Game, around the corner ✌️✌️✌️

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