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Along the river, the area contains some of the best and most prestigious
hotels in Bangkok. Famous names like the
The Oriental Hotel, consistently voted on the world's "Best Hotel"
lists,
The Shangri-La, the
Sheraton Royal Orchid and across the river, the
Peninsula.
Reflecting Thailand's early modern history, the riverside also contains some older, European style buildings. Although never colonized, Thailand granted land along the river and some of the architecture reflects that historical era. Around the back of the Oriental Hotel (originally built in 1876) is the Venetian styled Dutch East Asiatic Company (EAC) founded in 1897, the French Embassy, The Old Customs House (1880) and the Portuguese Chancellery. Travelling away from the river along the busy roads of Silom and Surawongse, you'll find the gleaming glass towers with Thailand's top companies, banks and trade headquarters served by local shops, restaurants and an area of antique shops. Towards Lumpini Park is the Patpong area - famous for its raunchy go go bars and party atmosphere, this small enclave has expanded from the original Patpong Road to a cluster of several small streets, including Soi Thaniya (popular Japanese hostess bars) and the "dance and trance" party zone at Soi 2. Sathorn road which runs parallel to Silom is mainly business oriented with new company headquarters located here. News SilomTOP 3-star hotel in Bangkok: Baan K Managed By BlistonEnjoy convenient stays in modern studios with 40-inch flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi at Baan K Residence. A 5-minute walk from Lumpini Train Station, it features a restaurant and gym. Located in Sathorn?s business hub, Baan K Managed By Bliston offers convenient access to Bangkok?s attractions. It is a 10-minute walk from the Sala Daeng BTS and ... New General Manager for Dusit Thani Bangkok A British national, Mr. Alex Willats has been appointed as General Manager of the Dusit Thani Bangkok. Dusit Thani Bangkok Overlooking scenic Lumpini Park, Dusit Thani Bangkok offers 5-star luxury with a golfing range, first-rate spa and outdoor pool. It is a 5-minute stroll from the MRT Silom and Saladang Stations. Bangkok Hotel Dusit Thani is ... Bangkok Short News 11.1.2012 The Ladies Asian Golf Tour visits Lakewood Country Club for the second year running next month, when the 25th Thailand Ladies Open tees off on February 8. 23.11.2011 Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok has relaunched its premier accommodation, the Rajadamri Suite. 28.9.2011 Banyan Tree Bangkok's annual Vertical Marathon for charity takes ... A Superb Gourmet Hotel in Bangkok Lebua at State Tower The luxurious Lebua State Tower is located in Bangkok's Silom Area, overlooking the Chao Phraya River. The hotel offers a rooftop restaurant and a free shuttle from Surasak BTS Station. The open-air Sirocco Restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes and offers spectacular city views. Cocktails and drinks are served at Sky Bar. A ... Glow Trinity Silom Hotel Bangkok with a Special Offer The Glow Trinity Silom, the first managed hotel using the Glow Studios brand in Thailand, has launched a Room Only Rate for travelers seeking a comfortable room at a reasonable price, right in the heart of Bangkok. Special Offer - Superior Double or Twin Room for THB 1800 & Special Offer - Deluxe Double or Twin Room for THB 2300. Prices are per ... Frank Bohdan joins Shangri-la Hotel, Bangkok as Executive Chef Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, announced the appointment of the Australian Mr. Frank Bohdan as the five-star property's Executive Chef. Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok Situated along the Chao Phraya River, Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok boasts a 10,000-sqm Fitness Centre and the multi-awarded CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La. Among its 10 dining options is an ... Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom Opened Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom is located in central Silom, a short distance from Sathon Business Centre. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, 4 dining options and 24-hour room service. The spacious rooms at Fenix Silom Novotel feature modern décor. A cable/satellite TV, hot/cold showers and internet access are provided. Guests can work out at the ... Centara Signs Four Hotels; to Launch Two New Brands Centara Hotels & Resorts has sealed a management contract with the Nova Group to manage three properties in Pattaya and one property in Bangkok. These 4 properties will be under the new brands 'Centra' and 'Centara Residence and Suites'. The first four properties under these two brand names are currently under development and they are ... Bangkok's newest Novotel to open in September Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom opens in Bangkok as the ninth Novotel in the network Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Thailand, has expanded further in Bangkok with Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom to open on September 15, 2010. The upper mid-scale brand hotel will open after a complete building transformation from basement up to the ... Dusit to launch Bangkok - Pattaya Shuttle Service The dusitD2 Baraquda Pattaya is to launch a new Bangkok - Pattaya shuttle service on 1 August 2010. The Dusit Sprinter, as it is called, will operate daily, departing from Dusit Thani Bangkok at 2pm with the return journey leaving the dusitD2 baraquda pattaya at 10.15am. The Dusit Sprinter provides passengers with full insurance coverage, ... |
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