we're staying 5 days in bangkok to pack in as much as we can which is the best area to stay in??

Siam Square area 1st, Silom area 2nd, Sukhumvit 3rd.

I agree - siam Square is great, the Novotel on siam square is a good quality hotel and about 2 mniutes walk to the mbk and paragon shopping centres as well as the sky train. There's loads of local little shops and places to grab a bite to eat or drink too.

Indeed! Sukhamvit road is one of the best locations in bangkok. Its a relatively cosmopolitan area with relatively efficient public transport systems like the Skytrain. High-low end accomodations are abundant and has a rather vibrant beat of this exciting city.

confused. platinum fashion mall located in which area?

in term of shopping place, i prefer pratunam and around compared to MBK and few more shopping centers that name started with 'siam'

platinum mall is in pratunam. good base for shopping, but skytrain's distance requires a good hike under the hot sun.

that day i didn't try the skytrain, so i'm not sure which station is the nearest to platinum fashion mall. indeed i tried the boat eventhough my hotel is just beside the ratchathewi BTS

Indeed! Sukhamvit road is one of the best locations in bangkok. Its a relatively cosmopolitan area with relatively efficient public transport systems like the Skytrain.

Indeed! Sukhamvit road is one of the best locations in bangkok. Its a relatively cosmopolitan area with relatively efficient public transport systems like the Skytrain.

will try to stay there next trip, probably end of the year

Probably because I am a little older-not interested in buying clothes or much electronics etc. I like to spend at least a couple of days in Chinatown-an eclectic range of shopping and different goods.Good for people interested hardware items,a flower market nearby for the wife,relax in the coffee shop at Old Siam Plaza and an interesting walk along to Kho Sahn road...past the military shops etc...each to their own

Hi DRAGONMAN, sorry to bother you but you seem to be very in the know about Bangkok - we going for the first time to stay for 2 nights in November then heading to the islands, but was wondering where is good to stay thats near Koh San Road but doesnt have the noise that comes with it - we would like a nice hotel to stay but not expensive - would be grateful if you could recommend any.

many thank

Khaosan Rd and noise always co-exist so I am recommending two properties that are not in the heart of the area but situated close enough. Check out Prince Palace Hotel and Grande Ville Hotel.

I would say long Sukhumvit road for sure for easy transporation usage and restaurants and street shopping.

2nd best area would be Pratunam soley for shopping!

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Cheers

I would say long Sukhumvit road for sure for easy transportation usage and restaurants and street shopping.

2nd best area would be Pratunam soley for shopping!

Need hotel suggestions? do reply bak!
Cheers

I concur - siam Square is large, the Novotel on siam squared is a dandy dimension hotel and almost 2 mniutes locomote to the mbk and paragon shopping centres as surface as the sky ride. There's loads of localised immature shops and places to touching a humour to eat or reward too.

If you are looking for a luxurious hotel and close to everything check out The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Hotel

Nice info

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