Thong Lo is where you want to be. Centrally located and easily accessible, Thong Lo is often described as one of Bangkok’s trendiest neighbourhoods. It features some of the city’s best restaurants, coolest clubs and bars, artisan cafes, community malls, etc. Let’s explore Thong Lo further!
Centrally located, easily accessible, well-connected
Thong Lo (also known as Thong Lor), officially named Soi Sukhumvit 55, is a road and neighbourhood in Watthana District, Bangkok, Thailand. Soi Sukhumvit 55 is a major artery that connects Sukhumvit Road to Phetchaburi Road. As a result, commercial activities are growing along Thong Lo and its surroundings. On top of this, the BTS makes travelling to and from the area incredibly convenient.
Travelling via mass transit - BTS Thong Lo is only 2 stations away from BTS Asok which connects to Sukhumvit MRT station. With the upcoming BMA Grey Line Thonglor-Watcharapol, it can only bring more convenience to everyone. The line is expected to open in 2023.
Travelling via roads - There are shortcuts that save plenty of your time to get to Ekkamai, Petchburi and Rama IV Rd with relative ease. This makes the area particularly appealing for commuters and working professionals.
ONE OF bangkok’s TRENDiest NEIGHBOURHOODS
The main street in Thong Lo (Sukhumvit Soi 55) features some of the city’s best restaurants, coolest bars, cozy cafes, community malls, supermarkets, high-end yoga, spas and fitness centres.
Popular for its nightlife, many would chill here for a classier, more refined nightlife scene. [1] Thong Lo has fancy wine bars and cocktail bars with some bars listed on Asia’s 50 Best Bars for their hip vibes and innovative cocktails.
Foodies would visit Thong Lo for its fine restaurants offering high-quality, international cuisines. You can find authentic Japanese culinary experience as Thong Lo has the largest concentration of Japanese expats.
Some impressive community malls can be found here too. They are low-key shopping centres, often open-air, to serve as a ‘coming-together’ area for the community in the neighbourhood. It often features boutiques, quirky shops, cozy cafes and great eateries. [2]
High Society Community
A well-established area, Thong Lo has long been popular with the wealthy Thais and the expatriates, namely the Japanese.
The area also attracts an eclectic crowd of high-flying professionals (Thais and expatriates) due to its central location, easy access and convenience. Living close to the office location and BTS station would save a lot of time on the daily commutes.
OTHER Amenities
International-standard hospitals, international schools, 5-star hotels are some amenities that you can find in Thong Lo too.
Hospitals: Samitivej Hospital, Camillian Hospital
International schools: Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School, The American School of Bangkok - Sukhumvit Campus
Hotels: Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55, Hotel Nikko Bangkok, Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit
Luxury Residences
There are many luxury residential projects in Thong Lo. The attractive lifestyle has made this part of Sukhumvit an investment hotspot. The high demand over a limited supply of land makes Thong Lo attractive to the developers and investors to invest.
Built with luxury in mind, landlords/ tenants are able to benefit from the world-class facilities provided.
As we know, finding the best location is one of the most important ways to earn the most capital appreciation and highest rental yields. And Thong Lo is indeed one of the best locations in Bangkok. A desirable and popular area. There is always a steady stream of potential tenants. Occupancy rates are high. And rental returns will be favourable.
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