Ekkamai vs Thong Lo
Thong Lo for the polished restaurant scene and high-end towers; Ekkamai for the parallel street with looser energy and faster-changing storefronts.
Ekkamai
เอกมัยPrime rent· Top of the market
Speakeasies, third-wave coffee, the Eastern Bus Terminal.
Typical rent
- Studio
- 16k–26k THB
- 1 BR
- 22k–38k THB
- 2 BR
- 40k–80k THB
Spot mix · 55 curated
- Hotels36
- Restaurants7
- Nightlife & river4
- Coworking2
- Cafés2
Best for
- Nomads
- Creatives
- Young professionals
Vibe
- Trendy
- Cafés
- Nightlife
- Chill
Anchored by
Gateway Ekamai · Ekkamai Mall · 72 Courtyard
Thong Lo
ทองหล่อPrime rent· Top of the market
Design-forward cafés and bars on Sukhumvit 55.
Typical rent
- Studio
- 20k–32k THB
- 1 BR
- 28k–50k THB
- 2 BR
- 55k–110k THB
Spot mix · 100 curated
- Hotels51
- Restaurants21
- Cafés16
- Nightlife & river5
- Coworking2
Best for
- Nomads
- Creatives
- Nightlife
- Young professionals
Vibe
- Trendy
- Nightlife
- Cafés
- Fashion
- Luxury
Anchored by
J Avenue · The Commons · Marche Thonglor