Thong Lo
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Thong Lo (or Thong Lor or Thonglor, Thai: ทองหล่อ) a.k.a. Sukhumvit Soi 55, is a road in Watthana district, Bangkok, Thailand. It is becoming famous for varieties of multi-national restaurants as well as trendy shopping malls, international shops, bars and night spots. From the small dead end road of the upscale residential area with canals on both sides in the 1960s, development and road enlargement to six lanes occurred in the early '80s, and attracted residences for expatriates. The road became a popular international gourmet area in the 1990s, with mainly Italian, Japanese and upscale Thai restaurants. There also many Japanese bars as well as local pubs and karaoke bars.
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[edit] Shopping
Shopping malls on Thong Lo include:
- Marketplace – Anchored by a Tops Supermarket, with a Starbucks outlet and Burger King.
- J Avenue – Thong Lo Soi 15. Has a Villa Market branch, Au Bon Pain and bowling alley.
- H1 – An upscale boutique mall.
- Playground – A "designer" boutique mall.
- Penny's Balcony
- The 3rd Place
Highstreet stores on Thong Lo include:
- Niche Nation Eyewear btw Soi 17-19
- Shades Of Retro
- Euro Furniture
- Modernform
[edit] Retaurants, Bars and Cafes
Retaurants, Bars and Cafes on Thong Lo include:
- Delicatessa
- Shades of Retro
- To Die For
- Greyhound Cafe
- Starbucks (4!)
- Oishi
- Escudo
[edit] Transportation
- Bangkok Skytrain – Thong Lo station is at the intersection with Sukhumvit Road.
- Khlong Saen Saeb – Thong Lo pier is at the opposite end of the street, near New Phetchaburi Road intersection.
[edit] External links
- "To Be Young and Hip in Bangkok" — November, 2005 comprehensive travel article in the New York Times covering the zeitgeist of Thong Lo in particular and Bangkok in general. Includes "Youth Culture in Bangkok" slideshow, and a sidebar containing practical travel information.
- "Bangkok's Chic Street" — August, 2005 brief article in the Time covering the basics of Thong Lo.
