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Silom Information Guide



Who would have thought that an empty, swamp-like field with a tall 'silom' (windmill) stuck in the middle would somehow become Bangkok's equivalent to New York's Wall Street? Today, Silom (by day anyway) is undoubtedly one of the city's most important financial districts with many bank headquarters, financial institutions and office buildings. Fine hotels, smaller type malls and great restaurants abound in the area too - and then of course there's the infamous nightlife scene of Patpong.

It is no wonder that Bangkok's two most  sophisticated mass transportation systems - the Skytrain (BTS) and underground - both have Silom connections, which are also conveniently connected by the walkway between MRT Silom and BTS Sala Daeng stations. Siam, Chidlom, Ploenchit, Sathorn, and the riverside are all located close to Silom, usually only a few BTS stations away.

People Watching, Shopping & Nightlife

What makes Silom unique though is the interesting mix of people who roam the streets, and a quite different 'day crowd' to an 'after dark' crowd too. Silom is one of the most cosmopolitan areas of Bangkok, and normally ranks very high on most visitors' to-do-lists. And with good reason. Patpong has after all been featured in a James Bond chase, and in a scene of the hippie cult movie 'The Beach'.

Apart from the famous Patpong Night Market and go-go scene, Silom is also home to a smattering of gay or gay-friendly venues, making it the city's 'rainbow hub'. Day or (especially) night, the streets of Silom provide endless entertainment and amusement, from blind singers and 'katoeys' to pavement and alley vendors selling pretty much anything you can imagine, legit or not, authentic or replicated.


Silom: Where To Stay 

Stretching from Charoen Khrung Road in the West, to Rama IV Road (by Lumpini Park) in the East, the Silom area extends as far as the parallel Suriwong Road and Sathorn Road. Part of the city's main business and financial district it's short on traditional tourist attractions. (READ MORE)


Silom: Alphabetical list of Hotels 


Home to bustling nightlife and thriving corporate head offices, Silom offers an interesting mix of accomodation from chic boutique to posh five-star. Find the hotel that suits your needs and budget in our alphabetical list of hotels guide. (READ MORE)


Silom: What to See & Do 

While it doesn't boast much in the form of traditional sightseeing attractions, there still is plenty to see in the Silom area. For a glimpse of another culture, visit the multi-coloured Sri Mariamman Hindu temple (locally known as 'Wat Khaek Silom') located just up and across the street from Silom Village. (READ MORE)


Silom: Shopping 

Be it during the day or well past midnight, Silom is bound to have something to satisfy all breeds of shoppers. Start with the shopping malls in the area, including Silom Complex, Central, and Robinson. (READ MORE)


Silom: Where to Eat 

Silom is home to countless local and international restaurants, caf-s, bistros, food stalls and food courts. Eat with the city's bourgeoisie at lofty rooftop restaurants like Sirocco or Breeze. Queue for fast-foods at the likes of Burger King and McDonalds. Or join the man-on-the-street, literally, by patronising one of Silom's delectable curbside food stalls. (READ MORE)


Silom: Nightlife 

Thailand's 'Wall Street' is by day a place of financial institutions, law firms and multinational corporations. By night however, Silom slips out of its suit, transforming into a bustling shopping street and frenetically paced hedonist's playground. (READ MORE)


Silom: Getting Around 

The area is easily accessible by either BTS (Sala Daeng) or MRT (Silom), and it's just as easy to explore the rest of the city with Silom as a base. (READ MORE)




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