Thong Lo

Thong Lo (or "Thong Lor" or "Thonglor", _th. 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.

hopping, Spas & Massage

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.
* [http://www.playgroundstore.co.th/ Playground] – A "designer" boutique mall.
* Penny's Balcony
* The 3rd Place

Highstreet stores on Thong Lo include:

* [http://www.nichenation.com/ Niche Nation Eyewear] btw Soi 17-19
* Shades Of Retro
* Euro Furniture
* Modernform

Spas in Thong Lo include:

* CT Spar Life - Thonglor Soi 8
* [http://www.leyanaspa.com/ Leyana Spa]
* Palm Herbal Retreat

Massage in Thong Lo include:

* PraiPhana - Thongor opposite Soi 8, Massage Nailcare & Waxing

Restaurants, Bars and Cafes

Restaurants, Bars and Cafes on Thong Lo include:

*The Woodstock Pub, a pub located on Thonglor soi 13. The pub was opened in November 2005 at its current location by an American from Boston, Massachusetts and his Thai wife. It is named after the Woodstock Music and Art Festival. The logo of the pub is a guitar with a bird sitting on it. [ [http://www.woodstockbkk.com/ The Woodstock Bar and Grill, Bangkok] ]
* Big John's Thonglor Soi 9 [http://www.bigjohnsworld.com] 02 392 0847. Aussie & Issarn BBQ,- Somtum, Gai Yung, Moo Yung, Ribs & Burgers. Aussie Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Sausages, Pasta, Pizza Stews & More.
* Delicatessa
* Shades of Retro
* To Die For
* Greyhound Cafe
* Starbucks (3)
* Oishi
* Escudo
* Pola Pola
* Ton Khrueng
* True Life

Accommodation

Hostels & Hotels in Thonglor include:
* Big John's Backpacker Hostel, Thonglor Soi 9 [http://www.bigjohnsworld.com] 02 392 0847. Aussie run. Hammocks from 80 Baht, Dorms from 240 Baht, Private rooms from 500 Baht.
* Cenerpoint Thonglor
* Grand Tower Inn
* Mini
* Burri

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.

References

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External links

* [http://travel2.nytimes.com/2005/11/20/travel/20bangkok.html "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.
* [http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/article/0,13673,501050808-1088765,00.html "Bangkok's Chic Street"] — August, 2005 brief article in the "Time" covering the basics of Thong Lo.
* [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=100522154416070208590.000435c70a4a3962a8bfc&om=1&ie=UTF8&ll=13.738385,100.566273&spn=0.063198,0.093384&z=13 "Google Map of Thong Lo"] — Map showing Thong Lo shops and nearby Bangkok Skytrain stations (BTS).