Home to some of the city’s finest recreational hotspots and retail hubs, central Bangkok connects travellers to the Thai capital’s most coveted highlights. From the diversity of shopping and dining outlets to the easy connections accessible via the city’s subway and SkyTrain networks, here are the main reasons why seasoned travellers stay in Bangkok’s central districts.
Seamless Access to the Rest of the Thai Capital
With multiple BTS SkyTrain stations and MRT stations occupying strategic locations, central Bangkok offers holidaymakers unparalleled access to the city’s main highlights and activity bases. The ability to explore Bangkok’s best malls, museums and cultural hotspots with ease is, therefore, among the best reasons to occupy a base in central Bangkok.
The Attractions and Popular Landmarks
Those who are fortunate enough to stay at Fraser Suites Sukhumvit or any other centrally located studio apartment in Bangkok will find that the heart of the city is also where some of its top points of interest happen to be located. From Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum and the Siam Ocean World aquarium to Benjakitti Forest Park and Khlong Ong Ang Walking Street, the sheer number of leisure hubs in the area is truly staggering.
The Retail Outlets
Shopaholics and brand-conscious visitors looking to spend time in Bangkok’s grandest malls won’t be disappointed with the monolithic department stores and mega malls that are found in the central districts. Although CentralWorld is the largest among them, Terminal 21, EmQuartier and EmSphere are just some of the luxury retail outlets that travellers can enjoy without venturing far from their hotel suite.
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The Cultural Diversity
The fact that some of Bangkok’s key foreign community strongholds are within close proximity of the city centre is another reason why culture buffs tend to stay around Siam, Sukhumvit and other popular zip codes in Central Bangkok. A central location not only offers access to Chinatown( Yaowarat) and its exquisite markets and restaurants but also lets visitors uncover lesser-known cultural epicentres, including Little Arabia ( Arab Street) and Korea Town.