Phra Khanong Nuea

Phra Khanong Nuea wraps around the northern edge of Sukhumvit Soi 71 and extends toward the trendy territories of Ekkamai and beyond. This subdistrict has emerged as the creative spillover zone — where the artists, designers, and young professionals priced out of Thong Lo and Ekkamai have established their new base.

The area around BTS Ekkamai anchors the district with the Eastern Bus Terminal, gateway to beach escapes in Pattaya and the eastern provinces. But it's the surrounding sois that define Phra Khanong Nuea's character: a blend of co-working spaces, indie cafés, vintage shops, and galleries that feels more Brooklyn than Bangkok.

Recent years have brought The COMMONS — a community mall that rejects the air-conditioned sprawl of traditional Thai shopping centers in favor of open-air, artisanal-focused retail. It's become the neighborhood's town square, attracting the creative class for weekend markets, pop-up events, and some of the city's best specialty coffee. The surrounding streets reward exploration: record shops, craft beer bars, and restaurants that prioritize Instagram aesthetics alongside actual flavor.