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Asoke, Sukhumvit Soi 19, Khlong Toei, Wattana, Bangkok This book is available in hard-copy but developed for Web/eBook use Hospitality Soi 19; it's the people you meet that makes the memories! an 800mtr zone - Bangkok's best beat! • Directory • Live map Soi 19 • Mud map Soi 19 • Public transport • Bangkok tour zones • Tourism eBooks & photos • Thai Language & Culture updated: 21/11/11
Directory Soi 19 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Accommodation ATM Bar Chemist Child care Coffee shop Corporate events Deli/Super stores (open 24/7) Dental Golfing Hair Salon & Beauty Hospital/Medical Hospitality Services Internet services Language translations Laundry Liquor outlet Massage and Spa Money Changer Nightlife Orientation - P.A. Concierge Restaurant - fast food - 24/7 Tailor Shopping Centre Supermarket Tours & Attractions Travel agents Transport systems Wifi free Contribution by Skal Club Bangkok
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Entries with "Photo-map-www-guestbook" have more content & look for "approved" stamp In the Mud map (bottom right) see "Social Network"; people & database If your touring Bangkok try our eBooks or "get the most use a host" A. P.A.Concierge
FREE: @ Asoke eBooks view online or download to your mobile tip: the eBooks have ZOOM tool, but bookmarks disabled hard copy available @ travel agents (print fee negotiable against bookings) A joint venture project Business, Community and Tourism Longdo is Thai for "please try"
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Accommodation
from 2 to 5star to suit budget & style
@ Sukhumvit (main Rd) and into Soi 19 • Opposite: Sheraton on Sukhumvit: 5star Large Photo-map-www-guestbook • @Cnr Westin Grande Hotel: 5star joins shopping centre Photo-map-www-guestbook • @60mtrs City Hotel: 4.5star Small (built 90's) Brochure • @220mtrs left side Soi @ Family Mart • The Key: Boutique Hotel: 4star T: 02-2555825 • De Luxury: Boutique Hotel T: 02-2544593 • Grottino Residence 4star (21 rooms) see Restaurant "Grottino" WF • Sams Lodge: 3star Motel style WF Photo-map-www-guestbook • SV guesthouse: 2star T: 02-253-3556-7 • @300mtrs Sachas Uno Hotel: 5star Boutique built 2009 Brochure • Silq Hotel: 5 star Boutique built 2009 Photo-map-www-guestbook • @430mtrs Honey Hotel: 3star (built 80's oldish) Brochure @ 500mtr into Soi 19 (intersection) L: Left R: Right • L: Best Comfort: 4star serviced apartments Photo-map-www-guestbook - Brochure • L: Dream Hotel: Boutique 5star Photo-map-www-guestbook - Brochure • R: Fusion Suites: 5star Boutique refurbished 2009 Photo-map-www-guestbook
soi 19 Directory
WF=wifi free
Photo Gallery Hotels
Live map Soi 19 @ Sukhumvit (main Rd) into Soi 15 Map tips @ Longdo map • @100mtrs Four points by Sheraton: 5star Photo-map-www-guestbook • @650mtrs Royal President Hotel Park Wing: 5star Photo-map-www-guestbook • @1.5kms Star Suites: 3star Serviced apartments Photo-map-www-guestbook - Brochure Tour database Hotels Summary: prices & features or live map Hotels in/near Soi 19
ATM • • • • •
@ McDonalds Cnr Sukhumvit (main Rd) & Soi 19 @ Robinson Dept store & Tops Supermarket (Cnr Sukhumvit) @ 3 x Deli (super stores) 100mtr, 200mtr & 300mtr into Soi 19 @ BTS skytrain & MRT Subway stations (100mtr from Soi 19) other: see "Money Changer" for Banks with extended trading hours (includes map links for Banks in the area). map ATM's in/near Soi 19
nb: 150baht surcharge on o.seas credit cards
Bakery • S&P (Simply Delicious) - opposite Sachas Uno Hotel • open daily 09.00-21.00 T: 02-185-1313 Ext.115 / Delivery 1344 • Tops supermarket - basement of Robinson Dept Store @ Cnr Sukhumvit • Grottino Residence/Restaurant house a wholesale Pastry see their website
Map: Soi 19 Bakeries
Banks - see "Money Changer"
Bar • Beergarden Soi 19: 3star (no aircon, casual & good food see "Restaurants") • open daily 09.00-01.00 T: 02-253-524, WF Opposite Soi 19 @ Sukhumvit (other side of the road) • The Players: Pool bar: 3.5star photo-map-guestbook WF • open daily 16.00-02.00 T: 02-653-1084 • The Black Swan: 4star Small Family Tavern photo-map-guestbook WF • open daily 08.00-23.00 T: 02-626-0257 Other: beyond Soi 19 tour database Bars/Nightclubs
see "Tours" for link to Nightlife zones Bangkok WF=wifi fee
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Chemist • @300mtrs Pharma (Kiosk) No Phone. Open: daily 10.00-22.00 • in Basement Robinson dept store (Tops Supermarket) • open daily 09.00-21.00 • KS Pharmacy, next to Robinsons 100mtrs towards Soi 15 • open daily 10.00-21.00 • Sukhumvit Cnr Soi 15, 50 mtrs to Soi 11: open daily 10.00-23.00 • opposite Soi 19 towards Soi 14: open daily 10.00-23.00 T: 02-653-3275
Child care at rear Robinson Dept store: "Fullakids" for one (1) to 4yrs old. • Open: Mon-Fri: 7.30-17.30 Staff ratio 1 to 4 Photo-map-www-guestbook
Map Chemist in/near Soi 19 map tips @ Longdo maps
Coffee Shop • • •
Several Hotels in Soi have coffee lounge (Sachas Hotel: outdoor 40 seats) @200mtrs Chez Charlie: opened 2011-06 Photo-map-Guestbook - slideshow The delicacy Crepe & Soup. An "Organic" menu produce exclusively from "The Royal Projects". Seating for 40, (O.door: 6) Open daily: 8.00 - 21.00 modern & stylish WF @450mtrs Beergarden (no aircon 80 seats, see Restaurant) WF
Corporate • "Events, Tours & Team Building" @ Exec Tours Bangkok Deli - Super stores from Sukhumvit (main Rd) @100mtrs, 200mtrs and 300mtrs into Soi 19 are Three (3) x Deli/Super stores, all open 24/7 and all have an ATM • Two (2) x 7/11 • One (1) x Family Mart • @ Cnr Sukhumvit is Tops Supermarket (basement), detailed below
Map link: Super shops in/near Soi 19 map tips @ Longdo maps
Dental - Bangkok is renowned for high quality, care and low price. • Bangkok Dental Spa (Dr. Lily) 2nd flr: web - forum article - Photo-map-Guestbook • open Mon-Fri: 09.00 - 18.30 T: 02-651-0807, 02-651-0703 • 19 Dental Clinic - Grnd flr - web - forum article - Photo-map-guestbook • open daily 09.00-01.00 T: 02-253-5249
Golf
- You've hit the "Jackpot", around the corner (Soi 21) is a 2,000sqm indoor golf centre and a short walk to a rooftop chipping and bunker facility @ Wilding Golf Performance centre Asoke Summary of Bangkok Golf > tour logistics
Hair Salon • Dee Salon (Owner/Manager Khun Dee) web - staff photo • open daily 09.00-21.00 T: 02-255-7708 • Take care - 4 flrs wide range of services web • open daily 09 - 20.00 T: 02-254-4780 • Hair Story T: 02-255-3550, 087-123-8600 • open daily 10.00 - 20.00 / closed Wednesday
info Medical tourism
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Hospital / Medical Bangkok is renowned for HIGH Quality, Exceptional Care and low price General info Medical tourism Bangkok • Bumrungrad Hospital - Asia's best, 2kms West website info
Hospitality Services - Bangkok Multiple search engines on one (1) page:- @ Hospitality Bangkok • Bars • Golf • Hotels
• Massage and Spa centres
• Restaurants
• Shopping
• Tourism
• Wifi places
Internet services •
@200mtrs Exotic
Tour and Travel: 3 x stations • Mon-Sat 09.00- 20.00 Sun: 14.00-20.00 • @300mtrs SV Guesthouse: open 24/7 - 2 x stations 1bt per min • WIFI free venues - see link in section "wifi free" Warning: Mobile Devices: International roaming costs are very expensive, check with your home country service provider see tips in section "wifi. Asoke P.A. Concierge can assist with low cost sim cards, see P.A."
Language Translation • Exotic Tour and Travel (see Travel agent) are certified Other: • online: translate website, words & phonetic @ AusWaThai Translator
Laundry and Ironing •
@200mtrs 19
Laundry - Owner Khun Fon open daily 09.00-20.00 T: 02-651-1885 web • Dry cleaning service @ Tops supermarket and another service offered @ ground floor of Trendy Building in Soi 13
Liquor outlet • "Supermarket" and "Deli" • "Sense of world Taste" - Wholesale Food, Wine & Gluten free products. Owner/Mngr: Khun Sanita www <> map • open M-F 09.00-19.00 / Sat 10.00-18.00 NOTE: Prohibition laws on shops: 2pm to 5pm and 12mn to 11am
mobile roaming costs
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Massage Enter Soi 19 • @200mtrs Lisa Massage: 3.5star • open daily 10.00-24.00 T: 02-254-3595-6 • Friends Barber Massage: 3.5star Web > Photos > Menu WF • open daily 09.00-01.00 T: 02-251-6218-9 (incl callout) • Reflex Place: 4star open daily 09.00-23.00 T: 02-255-8778 • Senses Therapy: 4star open daily 09.00-23.00 @ 500mtr
into Soi 19 at intersection
Left • Happiness massage: 3.5star Photo-map-Guestbook • open daily 12.00-22.00 T: 081-710-290 includes call out service • ChaCha Massage: 3.5star Photo-map-Guestbook • open daily 10.00-23.00 T: 089-770-1427 Right • May Massage: 3star (Male staff) 1st flr above Big Mama Restaurant • open daily 09.00-00.00 T: 02-258-2256, 086-0826
Map: all Massage Asoke
Map Spa centres change search word from "Massage" to "Massage & Spa"
Massage and Spa centre •
Chivit Chiva: 5star Photo-map-guestbook • open daily 10.00-23.00 T: 02-253-0607-8 WF • @220mtrs Chivit Chiva: 5star (sub-Soi) Photo-map-guestbook @200mtrs
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Luxury Spa (See Accommodation "De Luxury") • open daily 10.00-23.00 2nd flr T: 02-2544593 Health Land: 5star [large venue] @ intersection turn right • open daily 09.00-00.00 T: 02-261-1110
Memorabilia - YOURS! Create your memories to share with friends. Try our FREE tips "D.I.Y." or infuse with our services, small cost forever @ Storyboard productions
Money Changer • Siam Bank @ McDonalds, Cnr Sukhumvit (main Rd) & Soi 19 • open: M-F 10.00-21.30 / Sat-Sun 10.00-21.30 • trading hrs in map, click detail in pop up window • Kasikorn Bank on Sukhumvit before Cnr of Soi 15 • open M-F 08.30-15.30 T: 02-888-8888 • Kasikorn Bank in Soi 3. Open daily 08.30-20.00 • ATM see section "ATM" includes map link
Orientation Asoke P.A. Concierge basic orientation tours. Small cost, loads of information, see more in the section P.A.
Nightlife The basic: Exec Tours Bkk's brief: Bars in/near Soi 19 (at home) The BIG picture: Bangkok Nightlife zones, includes eBook
P.A. > Pesonal Assist - Get the most use a host. Asoke PA <> Concierge: local people enthusiastic to serve you Service themes: Gold <> Silver <> Bronze to suit your budget more @ www.thaibis.com/apac
online currency rates map Banks Asoke
maps tips @ Longdo maps
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Restaurants @ Sukhumvit (main Rd) Soi 19 • @ Cnr McDonalds open 24/7, Delivery=Y, see "Restaurant fast food" • @ Cnr Food hall (Thai) in Tops Supermarket, low price (aircon) • 3star, open daily: 09.00- 21.45 • @ Cnr Food hall in Terminal21 shopping centre, low price (aircon) • 4star, open daily: 09.00-21.45 • @60 mtrs La Gritta Italian (City Lodge) • 5star, open daily 10.30-22.30 T:02-255-7350 • @220 mtrs side Soi @ Family Mart • Korean BBQ: 4star, Price: M see Photo-map-Guestbook ▪ in Sukhumvit Plaza there are many Korean restaurants • Izakaya Hanako Japanese • 4star, Price: M (3flrs Authentic) • Grottino Swiss Restaurant Photo-map-www-guestbook • 4star (Authentic) full menu in website WF • @300mtrs Uam apartment: Thai, Price: L (no aircon) • 2star, similar style of "Pang Loi" (street food) • Chinese (next to Senses therapy) Manager: Chartchai • 3star, open daily 10.00-22.00 T: 02-253-5052 • Yujemi Japanese (next to Family Mart) • 3star, open daily 11.30-23.30 T: 02-254-4399 • @430mtrs Honey Hotel: caf'e style, Price: L • 3star, open daily 06.00-01.00 T: 02-253-0646-9 • @450 mrts BeerGarden 19, casual (no aircon) Photo-mapguestbook WF
• 3star, open daily 09.00-01.00 T: 02-253-5249 Full Menu & Photos Price: L into Soi 19 at intersection turn right • Big Mama Pizzeria: 4star, casual indoor/outdoor WF • open daily 11.00-23.00 T: 02-259-0232 Photo-map-
@ 500mtrs
map link Restaurants Asoke
guestbook
• Madam Saranair: Thai: 4star, casual indoor/outdoor • open daily 11.00-22.00 T: 661-7984 Photo-map-guestbook WF • Frienz Japanese: (opposite Big Mama) • 4star, open daily 16.00-19.00 T: 02-260-9965 @ 700mtrs
Le Beaulieu: French 5star T: 02 204 2004 Photo-map-guestbook
Opposite Soi 19 @ Sukhumvit in Soi 14 (150mtr walk, it's worth it!) • Suda: Thai casual low price Photo-map-guestbook • 3star: (no aircon) Mon-Sat 11.00-23.00 Sun 16.00-23.00 • Los Cabos: Mexican (opposite Suda) WF • 4star: open daily 11.00-23.00 T: 02-653-3900-2 Nearby: • Soi 12: Cabbages & Condoms: Thai (a must do read more) • 4.5star: open daily 11.00-23.00 T: 02-229-4611 • Soi 15 Yonglee: Thai, Cnr Sukhumvit (it's a time warp) • 3star: 101yrs old strictly closes at 8.30pm Photo-map-guestbook
Map tip in venue popup window click "detail", page down for guest book.
Map tip: reposition map centre and more pins appear of places visited. more tips Longdo maps
Local knowledge Refer "Mud map" or "Social network" at the end of Directory or use the Asoke PA Concierge service
More: see Hospitality Services, link to multiple search engines Pang Loi (street food) from 40bt to 100baht, get immersed in the culture, ask @ Asoke P.A., or read about Thai street food
view sample Menus Venues in/near Soi 19
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Restaurant - fast food
(many venues deliver) • Thai food • Many "Pang Loi" (street food) in Soi 19 web article re Pang Loi linked in "Restaurants" or this forum article • Food hall in basement of Robinson dept. store • Western food • McDonalds (Cnr Sukhumvit & Soi 19) open 24/7 • Mexican (see Restaurants open 24/7)
Map link "fast food"
Live map link, change search word to "food-" re position map and refresh.
Map tips @ Longdo maps
Restaurant - open 24/7 • McDonalds at Cnr Soi 19 and Sukhumvit (main Rd) • 3 x venues opp McDonalds near Soi 12 (100 mtr walk) • Thai, Mexican and USA style Diner • more venues nearby: - see the map link tip - - - > Mexican: Sunrise Tacos delivery is unreal! see pics, menu in Asok eNewsstand Many Pang Loi (street food) along Sukhumvit Soi 15 to Soi 3 (open late), you should try but use a local guide and live an experience - see P.A. Concierge
Map link tip use map link in Restaurants "fast food", change the search word to "food 24/7" and watch the orange map pins appear!
Restaurant - Delivery Service Most all venues offer "take away" and many will deliver. The following are independent delivery service their websites have extensive menus of many local venues. Food by Phone - Website chefsxp
Shopping Centre • @Cnr Sukhumvit next to Westin Grande Hotel "Robinson (4 flrs)" • open daily 10.00-22.00 T: 02-651-3334-8 Ext: 101 • @Cnr Sukhumvit, Opp Westin Grande: "Terminal21 (8flrs)" Tip: "Shopping tour" (link right), D.I.Y. or use Asoke PA Concierge for induction of transport systems and shopping culture Shopping Tour
Supermarket • @Cnr Sukhumvit: "Tops" in basement of Robinson Dept store • open daily 09.00-21.45 extensive range • other see "Deli/Super stores" &/or "Hospitality" for link to shopping zones
Tailor •
Ambassador Tailors Photo-map-Guestbook • open daily 11.00-20.00 T:02-255-4516, 02-253-6069 • Corporate discount for "Exec Tours Bkk" clients • Ravi Sehgal Fashion • open daily 11.00-20.00 T: 02-651-2737 @350mtrs:
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Tours & Attractions: @ end of this book see thumbnails eBooks, "Tourism Bangkok" Tour zones, Transport, Language, Culture or view @ webpage Travel Agent - Their websites show mobile ph (a/hrs), now that's service! • @200mtrs Exotic Tour and Travel Agent www • Owner/Mngr: Khun May: Mon-Sat 09.00-19.00 T: 02-651-0890 • Newline Travel (Opp Sacha's Hotel) Mngr: Nantana • M-F 09.00-18.00 / Sat: 09.00-17.00 T: 02-651-2832 • @450mtrs Newline Travel (Honey Hotel Branch) www • Mngr: Kitsanee (from Chiang Mai) • M-F 09.00-18.00 / Sat: 09.00-17.00 T: 02-651-0221
Transport > Traffic can be chaos at peak times, it's imperative to know when to use Private V's Public transport. Public Transport is your peak hour choice Public Transport • BTS (sky-train) station Asok Cnr Sukhumvit (main Rd) & Soi 19 • MRT (subway) 100 mtrs from BTS Asok station, see map image BTS-MRT stops in pages below, we included a legend to show location of Tour Zones: Family-Shopping-Nightlife-Popular Tours. • Canal (fast ferry) Pier @end of Soi 15 about 1.5kms from Sukhumvit, here is a map link to the Pier. The Canal ferry is fast and exciting, see the pics & video in the Shopping tour, linked in section "Shopping centre". Private Transport • Taxi, Tuktuk & Motor-bike taxi constantly pass thru the Soi • Motor-bike taxi stand @cnr Sukhumvit (main Rd) inside Soi 19 • Motor-car taxi stand @front of Robinson dept store
more info about Bangkok Public Transport Grab a booking with Asoke P.A. Concierge for an Induction on the Transport system. The small cost will save you valuable time.
@ www Transport Bangkok all major transport maps and tips
WIFI Free International roaming costs for mobile devices are VERY EXPENSIVE!!! As we discover "wifi free" venues we add them to the map live map link WIFI Free in/near Soi 19 or view the web intro if you find more venues please tell us wfbkklongdo@austhai.biz Tip: @ faq's Exec Tours Bkk see how to save on M.Ph/internet costs and use the iPhone app Longdo mobile for map & dictionary.
Need to know more try the social network noted below "mud map" feedback welcome e: soi19bisdirectory@austhai.biz
If you enjoy please share the experience with your friends.... Feedback options Something special about Thai Culture read more Duen-Daa Duen-Jai! (amazing!)
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Longdo Map - Bangkok Interactive LIVE
Map Soi 19
Map search options • Product/Service/Business Name • Tag words: sample image - - > • Industry Icons (map user guide below) Example by Product/Service: "Massage" Tip: Change search word to match a category from the Soi 19 Bis Directory Map tips: • map centre is the "red cross" + position it before a search • Zooming in/out offers more options • Dual language - English/Thai and printable for taxi driver • Click on a venue for pop up window, guestbook in link "detail" • Fastrack maps and best tag search words @ Hospitality Bangkok • Beginners user guide Intro video, index & fast-rack maps www.austhai.biz/thailand/longdo-map/help • Advanced users: ww.map.longdo.com Mobile apps • Longdo mobile "whats around me" • Create bookmarks, upload photos. • Longdo Traffic views all Bkk Traffic cams • Language translator three (3) languages INTERNET: INTERNATIONAL ROAMING costs ARE very EXPENSIVE Map pages / Photos are very detailed, look for Wifi free venues. or buy a local INEXPENSIVE Thai sim card, Asoke P.A.Concierge can assist
Authors comments: Aussie Exec Tours Bangkok are based in Soi 19. "We are proud to introduce the Community. Our guests constantly report exceptional Hospitality experience, "it's home away from home" see feedback at Tours @ Soi 19 If your BIS is Bangkok "Hospitality or Tourism" then try Nine (9) FREE web media links
Advertise / Sponsor NINE (9) FREE web media links or contact Thai Bis Directory: Phill Smith web card or E: thaibisdir@austhai.biz or enquire @ Soi 19 Travel Agents Directory A joint venture project Business, Community and Tourism Longdo is Thai for "please try"
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Mud Map starting 500mtrs into Soi 19
[Live map directory Soi 19] @ end of Soi 15 (2kms) is a Pier for Canal (Khlong) fast ferry boat S Legend: A=ATM, H=Hotel, R=Restaurant, S=Shopping o French Dream Royal Best Comfort H R A i Hotel - President Court- AusWaThai Health Japan 7/11 Wing wing Exec Tours land Deli 19 blog Pang-loy <- Soi 15 Soi Ruam Jai Soi 19 - > <- So19 Soi 21 (Asoke) ->
500m H Dream Hotel 5star
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ChaaChaa Massage
Happy Massage
Hair Story 19 Dental Clinic Beer Garden R Honey Hotel 3star H Newline Travel agency (inside Hotel) ----------------- Soi --------------Bar lounge 5star (3rd flr) R 7/11 Deli: open 24/7 A,S Bangkok Dental Spa (2nd flr) Apartments (3star) Newline Travel (2nd shop) SV Guesthouse/Internet Kiosk/Chemist Senses massage Chinese R Dentist- Thai Take Care (4flrs) Hairdresser Dentist - Thai Spa Centre 5 star
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R Karaoke Bar Korean BBQ Family Mart: open 24/7 A,S ------------------ Soi ---------------R Swiss
R Japan
H Hotel Rx2 Fusion Italy-Thai Suites May Massage R Thai Food (street food)
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H Sachas Hotel - 5star ------------------------------------------------------H Sachas Hotel - 5star Ambassador Tailors H Sams Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3star 300m -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Foot Massage & health drinks Ravi Sehgal Fashion Tailor H Sachas Hotel - 2nd wing Reflex Massage
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H Uan Apartment - 2star Uan Thai food 2star
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Spa Centre Coffee shop Exotic Tour & Travel Agent 19 Laundry & Apartments: 2star Dee Salon - Hairdresser
Friends Barber & Massage H Lisa Massage H Spa Centre 5star R Thai food (Pang Loy)
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1.Robinson Dept store (4 storey) A,S 2. Tops supermarket (basement) A,S 3. Thai food Hall (basement) A,R entrance 1.2.3. Grand Western McDonalds 24/7 A,R Hotel 5star H
Sukhumvit (main Rd) - - > ================== BTS Skytrain line=============== < - - Sukhumvit (main Rd)
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R Thai food - 3star A,S 7/11 Deli open 24/7 H City Lodge 4star R Italian R Pang Loi
S Terminal 21 shopping Centre
old F&V markets
[TAT] Subway MRT
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Sukhumvit (main Rd) - - > =Skytrain station Asok ========= < - - Sukhumvit (main Rd)
11 ATM < --Soi 12
V Restaurants Thai food 24/7 Pizza, Mexcian 24/7 & Diner24/7 Soi 12 Insomnia Nightclub
Sheraton Hotel
ATM
V 5star Players Soi Pool
S ATM Bar O tavern I 14 R: Laos Cabos Mexican
R: Suda - Thai Soi
Soi 12 Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant (Thai) 500mtrs down Soi
Map options 1. Above: text "mud map" (not to scale) 2. Left: Image of "map basics Soi 19" with legend • 3. Link: live map Directory Soi 19 Image below: map Directory Soi 19
Social Network Soi 19 1. Local Foot massage shops, some staff have good English. 2. Travel Agents in Soi 19 3. Asoke P.A. (Personal Assist) Concierge Orientation-Translation-Negotiation (see P.A. - Concierge) 4. Logistical Database (Rocket Science) - Help page • link: Venues in Sukhumvit Soi 19 • link: Venues near BTS Asok by Industry best tip: Pair with an Asoke PA to make your experience a unique memory, see more in Memorabilia - YOURS!
Feedback options 1. Asoke Facebook page or this publication 2. About the venues: • Longdo mapped venues include a facebook like and Guestbook, or email us soi19longdo@austhai.biz. 3. Other: forum articles below or social network above
Forum articles • Bangkok - Asoke/Khlong Toei Shopping Tour • Bangkok - Asoke (Wattana/Khlong Toei) Dental - Medical tour • "Thailand: Central" or email for help E: forumhelpbkk@austhai.biz
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map Major Public transport - Bangkok Note: see Position of Soi 19 - expand image & zoom tool
BTS Skytrain: Fast, efficient and affordable, running everyday from 06.00 to midnight. Mo Chit station at the north end, where you can find the weekend Chatuchak Market. Siam Station, adjacent to huge shopping malls: Siam Centre, Siam Discovery Centre and Siam Paragon, is the central station with a link to National Stadium Station to MBK shopping centre. Saphan Taksin Station and boat pier. Fares range from 10 to 40 baht or 100 baht unlimited day pass. MRT Subway metro: With 18 stations covering main roads in Bangkok including Rama IV, Sukhumvit, Lad Prao and Pahonyothin, MRT opened in 2004 and operates everyday from 06.00 to midnight. Connecting to the BTS Skytrain at Sukhumvit Station (Asoke BTS Station), Lumping Station (Silom BTS Station) and Chatuchak Station (Mo Chit BTS Station) with a link to Hua Lampong train station. Fares: 15 to 60 baht. Taxi: Very easy to find everywhere in Bangkok, with the meter starting from 35 baht, it's a low cost convenient transport when the traffic is flowing. However, always make sure the driver activate the meter. Then there is the ubiquitous Tuk tuks touting for business. They’re a fun ‘must-do’ experience but in Bangkok peak traffic the induced fumes are "not fun". If your game try local culture motor bike taxi say ChaCha (go slow) or ReoReo (go fast) The river and canal ferry is a whole new must do experience. "Longdo" is Thai for "please try!" Be served: APAC (Personal Assist <> Concierge) Orientation tours or Serve Yourself .. access our knowledge base @ Public transport Bangkok <> Maps, Photos, tips and tricks anything tourism Bangkok google "thaibis topic" or visit @ www.thaibis.com - Bangkok
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eBooks: BTS - MRT - BRT rail and road system, CANAL-RIVER FERRY - click here
Link: Canal Pier Directory and nearby attractions Bangkok P.A.<> Concierge for orientation tour" back toback to Directory
14 About Bangkok. Over the last few decades Thailand's capital city has changed into a modern exciting and sophisticated city. It offers visitors not only the cosmopolitan amenities you would expect from other big cities, but also a unique treasure trove of cultural attractions. Thailand, in the heart of Southeast Asia, was never colonised and thus kept its unique culture and heritage intact. Experience a glimpse of Thailand's gentle culture amidst the bustle of a great and dynamic metropolis. expand map image <> eBook version
History: The name Bangkok is used for foreigners, it derived from 'Bang Kork' (Village of Olives) and refers to the original site. Thai's know it as "krungthep" or "Krungthep Mahanakorn", which means "City of Angels". Bangkok was founded in 1782 by King "Rama I" upon moving the capital from Thonburi, using the Chao Phraya River as a line of defense against the Burmese. If you hear talk of the "old city" it may be "Thonburi" or "Ayutthaya".. more on history or view stats on Bangkok tour zones For tourists, Bangkok has a feast of attractions to offer. The city is dotted with glittering Buddhist temples of great beauty and fascination, magnificent palaces, classical dance extravaganzas, numerous shopping centres and traditional ways of life, especially along the "Venice of the East" timeless canals and the Chao Phraya River of the "River of Kings". waterways tour book The secret to getting around Bangkok comes down to two things: water and sky. Between the efficient (and incredibly cheap) ferry system that navigates the river, with colored flags designating express and local stops, and the equally efficient (and cheap) Skytrain, you can get almost anywhere. transport map & link Bangkok made easy for tourists ➙ Be Served with Asoke P.A.C. "Personal Assist <> Concierge" or ➙ Serve yourself <> knowledge base Novice to Advanced ➙ tour database ➙ eBooks ➙ Photos ➙ Web ➙ map links ➙ Language ➙ transport stations ➙ mobile apps and more google thaibis bangkok topic
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Tourism Bangkok - eBooks "most popular icons and zones" We use and recommend Longdo map (Longdo is Thai for "please try") Introduction @ www.thaibis.com/bangkok/tours/icon-ebooks or "get the most use a host", fastrack with Bangkok P.A.C. Most POPULAR attractions
Most popular FAMILY zones
28 pages <> 18 attractions: logistics, maps & tips
20 pages <> 10 zones: logistics, maps & tips
All SHOPPING zones
Most popular NIGHTLIFE zones
20 pages <> 10 zones: logistics, maps & tips
20 pages <> 9 zones: logistics, maps & tips
FREE: @ Asoke eBooks, view online or download to your mobile tip: eBooks view includes ZOOM tool, but bookmarks disabled a hard copy is available @ quality travel agents, please note a print fee may apply (negotiable with the agency) based on client relationships. "Get the most use a host" Bangkok A.P.A.C (Personal Assistant <> Concierge) The concept employs local people, enthusiastic to serve you ➨ Themed to suit your budget Gold <> Silver <> Bronze ➨ Be Served > it's the least cost for the most return ➨ Serve yourself > view our "knowledge base" and D.I.Y. "Get the most use a host" Asoke P.A.C. (Personal Assist <> Concierge) ➨ Orientate, translate and negotiate ➨ Save time and money with our local knowledge ➨ Orientation tours: Sukhumvit/Asoke <> transport <> shopping and more more @ www.thaibis.com/apac <> Bookings @ Soi 19 agents D.I.Y... google "Bangkok Novice to Advanced":➨ ebooks: Popular Icons & Zones <> Brochures <> Maps ➨ Multiple search engines <> Map tricks <> Photo database ➨ Tour leader database: 600+ entries on Hospitality & Tourism ➨ Bargain hunter tips <> Discount clubs <> Promotions @ www.thaibis.com - Bangkok
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Thai Language The following are FREE online
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Thai-language.com - Translation, lessons and quizzes Thai Language Hut - videos and lessons, comprehensive and fun Youtube - The best collated on one (1) page Linkwords - Words association with imagery, ideal for "one off" visit or power learning for short term retention Travel Pack: "Survivor words" donated by Aussie & Thai students The titles are direct links within webpage or eBook version Action Body Colours Family Feeling Food
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Iphone Best apps Travel, Language, translators and more note: International roaming costs are massive! "smartphones" auto push download - see tips & tricks
Culture The Heart Culture, the language of the people What's your Birth Buddha <> Thai lucky colour for each day more about Thai culture in W.A.T. Community website
Do's and Don'ts The Monarchy
Social Etiquette
Religion
Dress & Appearance
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