Guidebook for Khet Ratchathewi
Shopping
Fortune Town is Ratchadaphisek’s answer to Pantip Plaza. This large shopping mall is home to hundreds of IT and consumer electronics shops stocking everything from the latest phones to CPUs, video cards and other PC components.
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Fortune Town
7 Thanon RatchadaphisekFortune Town is Ratchadaphisek’s answer to Pantip Plaza. This large shopping mall is home to hundreds of IT and consumer electronics shops stocking everything from the latest phones to CPUs, video cards and other PC components.
The Street is one of Ratchada’s newest shopping malls. Located just a few minutes walk from Thailand Cultural Centre MRT Station, it’s home to a mix of fashion and technology shops, as well as a good selection of restaurants and cafes. There’s also a the Bounce Thailand indoor trampoline park on the top floor.
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The Street
139 Thanon RatchadaphisekThe Street is one of Ratchada’s newest shopping malls. Located just a few minutes walk from Thailand Cultural Centre MRT Station, it’s home to a mix of fashion and technology shops, as well as a good selection of restaurants and cafes. There’s also a the Bounce Thailand indoor trampoline park on the top floor.
The newest, biggest and flashiest shopping mall in the area, Central Plaza Rama 9 is easy to access from Pra Ram 9 MRT Station. Inside, you’ll find a range of retailers, as well as a large cineplex and an ice skating rink.
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CentralPlaza Grand Rama 9
9/9 Thanon RatchadaphisekThe newest, biggest and flashiest shopping mall in the area, Central Plaza Rama 9 is easy to access from Pra Ram 9 MRT Station. Inside, you’ll find a range of retailers, as well as a large cineplex and an ice skating rink.
Located slightly further down Ratchadaphisek Road than Central Plaza Rama 9, Esplanade is a seven-floor shopping mall that’s popular with locals. The upper floors contain an ice skating rink, bowling alley and cinema complex.
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Esplanade Cineplex Ratchadaphisek
99 Thanon RatchadaphisekLocated slightly further down Ratchadaphisek Road than Central Plaza Rama 9, Esplanade is a seven-floor shopping mall that’s popular with locals. The upper floors contain an ice skating rink, bowling alley and cinema complex.
Food Scene
Somboon Seafood is an institution in Bangkok — a seafood chain popular with both locals and tourists. The Ratchada branch is the most popular and one of the easiest to access — take the MRT to Huai Khwang Station and follow the signs to Exit 3.
SCAM ALERT
If you’re travelling to Somboon Seafood by taxi, be aware that some drivers might try to take you to an imitation restaurant near Phaya Thai Airport Rail Link called Somboondee Seafood, which serves ludicrously priced seafood dishes. If your driver suggests a “better” restaurant, get out and ask for another taxi to ensure you’re taken to the real Somboon Seafood.
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Somboon Seafood
167/9-12 Thanon RatchadaphisekSomboon Seafood is an institution in Bangkok — a seafood chain popular with both locals and tourists. The Ratchada branch is the most popular and one of the easiest to access — take the MRT to Huai Khwang Station and follow the signs to Exit 3.
SCAM ALERT
If you’re travelling to Somboon Seafood by taxi, be aware that some drivers might try to take you to an imitation restaurant near Phaya Thai Airport Rail Link called Somboondee Seafood, which serves ludicrously priced seafood dishes. If your driver suggests a “better” restaurant, get out and ask for another taxi to ensure you’re taken to the real Somboon Seafood.
An unapologetic dive bar under American ownership, Fatty’s boasts arguably the best burger in Bangkok, although it’s a bit of a schlep to get there. There’s also often live music which can be a bit overwhelming for such a small space.
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Fatty's Bar & Diner
66 Thanon Asok - Din DaengAn unapologetic dive bar under American ownership, Fatty’s boasts arguably the best burger in Bangkok, although it’s a bit of a schlep to get there. There’s also often live music which can be a bit overwhelming for such a small space.
Kuang Seafood serves a huge range of fresh Thai-Chinese seafood dishes. The Ratchada branch is located on Soi 10 and remains open until 3 am on weeknights. A great late-night dining option after a night out at RCA or Sukhumvit.
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Kuang Seafood
1-5 Soi Ratchadaphisek 10Kuang Seafood serves a huge range of fresh Thai-Chinese seafood dishes. The Ratchada branch is located on Soi 10 and remains open until 3 am on weeknights. A great late-night dining option after a night out at RCA or Sukhumvit.
Take Exit 2 from Huai Khwang MRT Station and turn down Pracha Songkhro Road and you’ll find Huai Khwang Night Market. While there’s nothing for sale at the market you can’t find at MBK or Fortune Town, a wide range of street food vendors stay open late into the night.
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Huai Kwang Market
Thanon Pracha SongkhroTake Exit 2 from Huai Khwang MRT Station and turn down Pracha Songkhro Road and you’ll find Huai Khwang Night Market. While there’s nothing for sale at the market you can’t find at MBK or Fortune Town, a wide range of street food vendors stay open late into the night.
Drinks & Nightlife
Royal City Avenue (better known as RCA) is Bangkok’s clubbing capital. This street is lined with some of the city’s biggest nightclubs, almost all of which fill up with local Thais out for a fun party on weekend nights.
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RCA Alley
Soi RCARoyal City Avenue (better known as RCA) is Bangkok’s clubbing capital. This street is lined with some of the city’s biggest nightclubs, almost all of which fill up with local Thais out for a fun party on weekend nights.
Sightseeing
The largest and most popular night market in the city - Talad Rot Fai Ratchada opens from Tuesdays to Sundays. Evenings till late.
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Ratchada Rot Fai Night Market
10 Thanon RatchadaphisekThe largest and most popular night market in the city - Talad Rot Fai Ratchada opens from Tuesdays to Sundays. Evenings till late.