Group Travel · Thailand

Bangkok

June 2026

✦   June 18 – 22   ✦

Where we're staying

Lawrence & Lila

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park

Sukhumvit Soi 22

Phrom Phong BTS

Lee

Aquila Bangkok Hotel

Sukhumvit Soi 45

Phrom Phong BTS

Cherrie & Yereth

SILQ Hotel and Residence

41 Sukhumvit Soi 24 (Soi Kasem)

Phrom Phong BTS

What we came for

The Vibe

Rooftops at golden hour, river bars after dark, street-side woks, weekend markets — and a slow cycle through the jungle.

Cocktails on a rooftop rail above the Bangkok skyline at sunset
RooftopsSunset over the Chao Phraya
An old-fashioned cocktail on a marble bar with the riverside skyline at night
BarsRiverside cocktails after dark
An elegant plated Thai fine-dining dish on a celadon plate
DiningThai fine dining
A cyclist on a boardwalk through the jungle of Bang Krachao
AdventureCycling the Green Lung
A lush tropical rooftop bar lit by lanterns over the city at night
RooftopsTropical rooftop nights
A street chef cooking a crab omelette over open flame in Chinatown
Street foodCrab omelette on open flame
The grand riverside atrium of ICONSIAM with artisan goods
ShoppingRiverside at ICONSIAM
A vinyl turntable and cocktails in a velvet speakeasy with city views
BarsVinyl & velvet listening bars
Rattan bags, indigo textiles and ceramics at a weekend market stall
MarketsWeekend market finds

The Map

18–22 Jun 2026 · all 3 hotels at Phrom Phong · Sukhumvit corridor, approx. distances

N SUKHUMVIT ROAD → THONG LOR ↓ Nana Asok Phrom Phong Thonglor Ekkamai SILQ Hotel Soi 24 · Cherrie + Yereth TRIBE EmSphere · Phrom Phong · day club Sri Trat Soi 33 · ★ Sat 7:00pm Aquila Hotel Soi 45 · Lee Sing Sing Soi 45 · bar Iron Fairies Thonglor · bar Octave Soi 57 · rooftop Havana Social Soi 11 · speakeasy Marriott Marquis Soi 22 · Lawrence + Lila BEAM Thonglor Rd · club Upper House Soi 24 · 24BLVD · club Seenspace Thong Lor 13 · lifestyle The Commons Thong Lor 17 · food hall 0.7 km 1.2 km 1.2 km 0.9 km ★ Le Du Kaan · Sathorn ↙ Thu 8:30pm · The Empire · ≈ 7 km · BTS Chong Nonsi APPROX. SCALE 0 0.5 1 km
Hotel Dining Bar / Club Rooftop Day Club ★Confirmed booking
★ Booked Thu · Le Du Kaan 8:30pm Sathorn · Fri · Charmgang 7:15pm · Sat · Sri Trat 7:00pm
Get around 🚈 BTS first on Sukhumvit · 🚗 GrabCar XL fits all 5 · 🛵 bike beats jams · 🚇 MRT → Jodd Fairs

Beyond the Sukhumvit corridor · approx. from Phrom Phong

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★ Le Du Kaan

Thu 8:30pm · The Empire, Sathorn · BTS Chong Nonsi · ~7 km

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★ Charmgang

Fri 7:15pm · Charoenkrung · MRT Hua Lamphong · ~8 km

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Maggie Choo's

Silom · BTS Chong Nonsi · ~20 min

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Rajadamnern Stadium

Old Town · no rail (Grab) · ~40 min

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Jodd Fairs Ratchada

Ratchada · MRT Cultural Centre · ~25 min

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Rot Fai Ratchada

Esplanade · MRT Cultural Ctr · ~25 min

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Vertigo & Moon Bar

Banyan Tree Sathorn · BTS Sala Daeng · ~25 min

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Red Sky Bar

CentralWorld · BTS Chit Lom · ~20 min

Live Map

Tap any pin for hours, dress code & one-tap directions

Walkable clusters — group these to save Grab time:  •  Sathorn / Silom night: Le Du Kaan, Vertigo & Maggie Choo's sit close together SW of Sukhumvit.  •  Thonglor strip: Iron Fairies, BEAM, Seenspace & The Commons are one walk up Soi 55.  •  Ratchada markets: Jodd Fairs & Rot Fai are ~150 m apart — do both.  •  From the Phrom Phong hotels, Sri Trat is a 5-min walk.

Getting Around

From the Phrom Phong base · approx. door-to-door times

🚈 BTS Skytrain

Your default along Sukhumvit (Asok↔Ekkamai) + to Siam & Silom. Traffic-proof, every few min.

17–65 ฿ · closes ~midnight

🚗 Grab car / XL

Door-to-door for off-rail spots, late nights, rain. Book a GrabCar XL to fit all 5.

90–400 ฿ · surges peak/rain

🛵 Grab bike / "win"

Fastest in gridlock — slices through jams. Solo only, no luggage, higher-risk.

25–80 ฿

🚇 MRT subway

Reaches Ratchada / Rama 9 (Jodd Fairs) & Chinatown. Transfer from BTS at Asok.

17–45 ฿

🚕 Bolt / taxi

Often cheaper than Grab; same 4-seat cap. Flag-downs: insist "meter, please."

from 35 ฿

⛴️ Boat

River boat (via Saphan Taksin) for Charoenkrung / old town; Saen Saep canal boat skips traffic west.

10–33 ฿ · daytime

WhereBest wayOff-peakRush hour
Thonglor (The Commons, nightlife)BTS 2 stops10–20 min20–40 min
EkkamaiBTS 3 stops10–18 min15–25 min
Asok / NanaBTS 1–2 stops8–15 min10–20 min
Sathorn — Le Du Kaan, VertigoGrab · no BTS · ~7 km20–30 min30–45 min
Silom (Maggie Choo's)BTS via Siam interchange20–30 min25–35 min
Charoenkrung (Charmgang)Grab or river boat25–40 min35–55 min
Old Town (Rajadamnern muay thai)Grab · no rail · ~12 km35–50 min50–75 min
Ratchada / Rama 9 (Jodd Fairs)BTS+MRT via Asok25–35 min30–40 min
Siam / CentralWorld (Red Sky)BTS to Siam / Chit Lom12–20 min15–25 min
Suvarnabhumi airport (BKK)Grab XL or Airport Rail Link40–65 min60–90 min
Don Muang airport (DMK)Grab XL · pad a buffer45–60 min70–110 min

Bangkok Basics

Pocket reference · numbers, money, sunset & a few Thai phrases

🆘 EMERGENCY

Police191
Tourist Police1155
Ambulance / medical1669
Fire199

💱 MONEY

1 USD ≈ ฿32.6

฿100 ≈ $3.07  ·  rate as of Jun 2026.
ATMs charge ~฿220/withdrawal — take larger sums. Carry small notes for taxis, boats & markets.

🌇 SUNSET (for rooftops)

~6:48 pm

18–22 Jun. Arrive rooftop bars by ~6:15 pm to catch golden hour before the sunset crowd.

💸 TIPPING

Not required, but appreciated. ~10% at restaurants if no service charge is added · round taxi fares up to the nearest ฿10–20 · ~฿20/bag for bellhops.

🗣 THAI PHRASES

Helloสวัสดีsa-wat-dee
Thank youขอบคุณkop-kun
How much?เท่าไหร่tao-rai
Too expensiveแพงไปpaeng-bpai
Deliciousอร่อยa-roi

📱 THIS PAGE

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18 JUN

Arrivals

Thursday · Travel Day

Rooftop bar at sunset over the Bangkok skyline

✈ Lawrence

Morning arrival

First in — scout the scene

✈ Everyone else

Afternoon arrival

Meet up at hotel

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All day

Check In & Settle

Get oriented, freshen up, and regroup at the hotel once the group assembles. Easy first evening before dinner — big days ahead.

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8:30 PM

Dinner at Le Du Kaan

Seasonal Thai high above Sathorn on the 56th-floor EA Rooftop at The Empire — billed as the world's first Thai rooftop restaurant, led by Michelin-starred Chef Ton (of Le Du). Open-air skyline views; our table is reserved outdoors. Plan for a relaxed 2-hour dinner.

Confirmed · 8:30 PM · 5 guests · Outdoor
19 JUN

Explore & Charmgang

Friday

Rooftop infinity pool overlooking Bangkok skyscrapers
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3:30 PM

Tribe Bangkok

Rooftop pool club and day party — DJs, daybeds, and a pool above the city. Bangkok's go-to day club scene. We've got a couch reserved for the group; the ฿4,000 minimum spend covers drinks & bottles between us.

Confirmed · 3:30 PM · 5 guests · Couch · ฿4,000 min spend
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7:15 PM

Dinner at Charmgang

Award-winning modern Thai in the heart of the city. Known for refined takes on Southern Thai cuisine — bold flavors, intimate atmosphere. Plan for a leisurely 2–3 hour meal.

Confirmed · 7:15 PM
20 JUN

Skyline & Sri Trat

Saturday

Rooftop lounge at night above the Bangkok city lights
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Daytime

Free to Explore

Temples, markets, or a long brunch — the city is yours. Chatuchak Weekend Market is a short ride away if anyone wants to shop.

🥂

Sunset

Rooftop Bar

Catch the Bangkok skyline at golden hour. Vertigo (Banyan Tree), Octave (Marriott), or Sky Bar (Lebua) are all classics — each worth the trip up.

Venue to confirm
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7:00 PM

Dinner at Sri Trat

Beloved Trat-province Thai restaurant serving rustic Eastern Thai dishes you rarely find elsewhere — think fresh herbs, coconut, and seafood. A fan favorite with locals and travelers alike.

Confirmed · 7:00 PM
21 JUN

Cooking Class

Sunday

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9:00 AM

Thai Cooking Class

Learn to make pad thai, curries, and mango sticky rice from scratch — most classes include a morning market tour, hands-on cooking, and you eat what you make. A proper send-off.

To confirm
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Afternoon / Evening

Last Night Out

Final wanders, street food, maybe one last drink — then back to the hotel to pack. Aim to leave for the airport by midnight.

22 JUN

Departure

Monday · Homeward Bound

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2:00 AM

Flight Departure — All

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 30–45 min from Sukhumvit — plan to leave the hotel by midnight. Check-in closes ~90 min before departure.

Confirmed · 2:00 AM

The Pool

Ideas to pull from — nothing confirmed

Rooftop infinity pool over the Bangkok skyline at sunset

Bars & Speakeasies

4
🎭

Speakeasy

Sing Sing Theater

Shanghai-speakeasy vibes, insane decor, gets rowdy late. On Soi 45 — basically next to Lee's hotel.

📍 45 Sukhumvit Soi 45, Phrom Phong

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Speakeasy

Maggie Choo's

Underground vaulted bar beneath the Novotel. Dark, theatrical, one of the most atmospheric rooms in the city.

📍 320 Silom Rd (Novotel Fenix basement)

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Bar

The Iron Fairies

Fairy-lit, intimate bar with live jazz. Great for an earlier evening drink before dinner.

📍 394 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thong Lor)

🥃

Speakeasy

Havana Social

Cuban speakeasy with a password at the door (check their IG the day of). Fun gimmick, solid cocktails.

📍 Sukhumvit Soi 11, near Nana BTS

Rooftops

3
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Rooftop

Vertigo & Moon Bar

Banyan Tree, 61st floor. Open-air panoramic deck — Vertigo is the dinner side, Moon Bar is the lounge. The classic Bangkok sunset rooftop.

📍 21/100 South Sathorn Rd (Banyan Tree)

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Rooftop

Octave Rooftop

Three circular levels with 360° views — easy walk or quick BTS ride from everyone's hotel. The local pick.

📍 2 Sukhumvit Soi 57 (Marriott Sukhumvit)

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Rooftop

Red Sky Bar

Centara Grand at CentralWorld, 55th floor. Open-air with a striking arched ceiling lit in red. Pair with a Siam/CentralWorld afternoon.

📍 999/99 Rama 1 Rd (Centara Grand · CentralWorld)

Clubs

2
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Nightclub

Upper House

2nd floor of 24BLVD — literally next door to Lawrence's Marriott Marquis. Soft-glam interiors, hot DJ lineups, currently Bangkok's it-spot. RSVP via Line.

📍 88 Sukhumvit Soi 24 (24BLVD, 2F)

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Electronic

BEAM

Bangkok's best underground electronic club. Serious sound system — for anyone who wants to go deep into the night.

📍 72 Courtyard, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thong Lor)

Food & Markets

4
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Food Hall

The Commons

Open-air, multi-level Thonglor community space — indie food vendors, craft beer bars, bakeries, and design shops stacked under a tropical canopy. Day-to-night, very Bangkok.

📍 335 Thong Lor Soi 17, Khlong Tan Nuea

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Lifestyle

Seenspace

The OG Thonglor lifestyle complex — boutique retail, design-forward cafes, and rooftop dining. Recently revamped, easy walk from The Commons.

📍 251/1 Thong Lor Soi 13

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Night Market

Rot Fai Market (Ratchada)

Vintage clothes, antiques, cold Chang beers, great street food. Way more local than touristy.

📍 Ratchadaphisek Rd, behind Esplanade Mall

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Night Market

Jodd Fairs

Newer, more photogenic night market. Great food stalls and easy Grab ride from Sukhumvit.

📍 Rama 9 Rd, near MRT Phra Ram 9

Experiences

1
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Muay Thai

Rajadamnern Stadium

A proper night out. Ringside seats, beers, the crowd betting on every round. Goes til ~11pm.

📍 1 Ratchadamnoen Nok Rd, Old Town