Thong Lo BTS Station
The main thing to understand about this stop is that the station is the start of the walk, not the end of it. It's a mid-line stop on the BTS Sukhumvit Line, and the exits drop you at the mouth of Soi 55, right by the main strip of restaurants, cafés, bars and small boutiques. But Thong Lo runs a long way north, and plenty of the places people come here for are much further up. If your booking is past the first stretch, take a motorbike taxi from the bottom of the soi rather than trying to walk it in the heat.
As a piece of transport, it does the job well. Siam, Asok and On Nut are all a straight run on the same line, and you skip Sukhumvit's traffic entirely, which on a bad evening is worth a lot.
What's Near Thong Lo BTS Station
Top-rated places within walking distance — tap any card for photos, reviews, and directions.
Food Street Soi 38
A basement food court near Thonglor BTS offering affordable, authentic Thai street food from a handful of local stalls.
Mae Varee
Thong Lo's famous mango sticky rice corner — premium mangoes and tri-colour sticky rice boxed to go, the late-night answer to a Bangkok craving.
The Salil Hotel Sukhumvit 57 – Thonglor
A boutique base five minutes' walk from Thong Lo BTS, priced well below the riverside big names.
Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar
Sunset drinks with a 360-degree view, and a 1,800 baht minimum spend you need to plan for.
Volve Hotel Bangkok
Volve Hotel Bangkok puts a suites-style boutique in the middle of Thonglor, the city's most fashionable eating and drinking district — Sukhumvit 55's cocktail bars, izakayas, and specialty cafés spread out within walking distance.
CHUPA BKK
A high-energy nightclub in the T ONE Building on Sukhumvit, known for skilled DJs and creative cocktails.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Thong Lo BTS Station, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.
Also Popular in Bangkok
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Go at six in the morning, before the heat turns 15,000 stalls into an endurance test.
Wat Phra Kaew
Go at 08:30 or don't bother, the Emerald Buddha's courtyards fill up fast and stay full until closing.
The Grand Palace
Go at 08:30 sharp, cover your shoulders and legs, and give it three hours rather than one.
centralwOrld
Vast, air-conditioned and genuinely easy to navigate, with a top-floor food scene worth the trip alone.
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (peak heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)
Crowds
Peak: December & January
Getting there
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.
Getting around
- •BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
- •MRT Metro (underground)
- •Airport Rail Link (ARL)
- •Chao Phraya Express Boat
- •Grab (ride-hailing app)
- •Metered taxis — always use the meter
Tips for Visiting Transportation
Take the Sleeper Train at Least Once
The Bangkok-to-Chiang Mai overnight train in a second-class sleeper berth is a bucket-list experience. Book at least a week ahead via 12Go.asia or at Hua Lamphong station. Upper berths are cheaper and have more headroom; lower berths have a window.
Use Grab Everywhere
Grab is the Uber of Southeast Asia and works across Thailand for cars, motorbike taxis, and even tuk-tuks in some cities. It eliminates haggling and provides fare estimates upfront. Load a Thai SIM or use eSIM to stay connected.
Rent Scooters Carefully
Always photograph the scooter's existing damage before riding off, and keep your passport — give a photocopy instead (some shops insist on the original; avoid these). Wear a helmet; police fine 500 THB for no helmet and accidents without one void insurance.
Similar Transportation Across Thailand
Bali Hai Pier
Take the 30-baht ferry, not the speedboat, unless you fancy paying for a tuk-tuk at the other end.
Samui Airport
An open-air terminal with thatched roofs and trams to the gates, more resort than airport.
Ao Ton Sai Pier
Every trip to Phi Phi starts and ends here, so plan around the boats rather than hoping for the best.
Krabi International Airport
Small, clean and calm, but the check-in queues can eat an hour you didn't budget for.
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (peak heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)
Crowds
Peak: December & January
Getting there
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.
Getting around
- •BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
- •MRT Metro (underground)
- •Airport Rail Link (ARL)
- •Chao Phraya Express Boat
- •Grab (ride-hailing app)
- •Metered taxis — always use the meter