r/Bangkok

If my information is correct, they are already closed.

They even did not make 1 year open. It has to be something as 6 months.

Does someone know what happened? Closing after 6 months is very fast, even for Bangkok.

I’m planning a trip to Thailand and I’ll be staying at the Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok. I have a list of different places that I want to go to, so I usually look up the commute on Google maps to get an idea as to how far they are relative to my hotel.

The one thing that I noticed is that the Grab beats the BTS almost every time as far as Google is concerned. It could be something that may be 5 or 10 miles away and it could be a 20 minute drive but an hour BTS ride.

So my question is, is Google getting the BTS commute accurate? Or is it not good at picking up traffic with automobiles?

For anyone who lives in Thailand and rides the BTS often, to get a good idea I would like to ask what the true commute would be for you to get from Emporium mall to Yaowarat Road? Because Google says 1hr+

For context I'm a fellow DTV expat, been here about 3 months. I've been to the meetups, the dinner apps, but only really found shallow one-off "acquaintances" with no real connection.

So as one does in the age of vibe coding, I've spent the last month building a friend matching app that actually tries to solve the "one-off acquaintance" problem instead of just adding another meetup to the pile. Instead of matching you and leaving you to figure it out over a single coffee, it matches you into a small group or a 1-on-1 based on real personality/attachment-style compatibility (not just shared interests), then books you into the same low-key hangout — same spot, same time — once a week for three weeks straight. The idea is that repetition is what actually turns a stranger into a friend, not one good conversation.

Heads up: it's currently matching within Bangkok (Sukhumvit/Thonglor/Ekkamai area specifically), so it'll work best if you're based around there.

Let me be clear this is 100% free, and I'm genuinely building this to help people (and selfishly myself) build real, authentic friendships.

It's now ready for trial, and the biggest hurdle is having the user base to make good matches — so if the pool's still small when you sign up, your first match might take a little while rather than being instant. That's not it being broken, just needing more people in the area. I've got a thumbs up from mods and am hoping to get as many people in the matching pool as possible!

Check it out for yourself and please keep comments respectful, genuinely trying to help others like me who find it hard to make authentic connections 🙏 Thanks everyone!

Season

hi all

been renting in phra khanong for around 2 and a bit years, one bed maybe 30 something sqm on a middle floor. Its fine but the electricity bills have been slowly getting under my skin, and after talking to a friend who lives near thonglor last month i realised how much ive been overpaying.

my building charges 8 baht per unit which is basically double what MEA would charge me on a direct meter. Asked juristic office more than once and the answer is always the same, its baked into how the building operates and you cant switch. Two of my neighbors have complained about it over the years and nothing changed. My friend in thonglor pays around 4.5 baht through a direct meter, i felt kind of stupid for not doing the math sooner.

did the math one bored sunday. aircon was probably eating 55-60% of my bill running maybe 10ish hours since i started wfh. Average bill this past hot season was around 3200 baht for one person in a small unit which for phra khanong felt too much.

Since i cant change the per unit rate, the only lever i had was the aircon itself. The one that came with the flat was a really old non inverter split, probably 8+ years old, cools ok but obviously not efficient. Talked to my landlord (surprisingly reasonable) and she agreed i could replace it at my cost if i leave it when i move out.

Spent a saturday at homepro and power buy. Daikin and mitsubishi were both quoting well above 25k for a 1.5HP inverter installed which felt like too much for a unit i'll leave behind. Ended up going with a cheaper inverter a sales guy at homepro flagged, all in about 22k with removal and new copper pipe.

3 weeks in, bills trending lower on the same usage pattern, need one more full cycle to have a real number. The new one is a Midea Celest btw. Room hits set temp way faster too, and i actually turn it off sometimes when i step out because it comes back down quickly.

Anyway thats the whole point i guess, if you cant change the per unit rate the appliance is the only lever. Also if you rent in phra khanong and pay closer to MEA rates please drop the building name because i want to know where to look when my lease is up.

Hey I’m looking for stores that sell Kratom powder and extracts, like I know weeden in koh phangan has like blue berry flavour Kratom extract and that’s what I’m searching for here in Bangkok

Hey,

I’m going to be in Bangkok in December (staying Sukhumvit) and wanted some recommendations for somewhere to watch Avengers Doomsday and Dune 3? Looking for English language showings but don’t mind if it’s a slightly quirkier cinema, been to Bangkok fairly often but never been to the cinema there 😂

Cheers, Claire

My wife has already applied for Non-O and we’re planning to move in together properly somewhere around Asoke / Rama 9 so I’m not too far from my office.

Right now I’m considering:
- Life Asoke
- Aspire Rama 9
- Ideo Mobi 9

We’re probably going rent first to see how it goes. My wife’s looking for reviews on her own too but I do want to ask for some recommendations from you guys. Just want to read some of your experiences living around there, basically, and I want a place that’s comfortable for foreigners too.

And some suggestions on a good and reliable property listing platform too would be great, thanks!

Hi! I’m currently 16 years old and in Grade 11, and I’m starting to research scholarship opportunities in Thailand for when I graduate Grade 12.

I’m hoping to find universities that offer fully funded or partially funded scholarships for international students, especially scholarships that may include tuition, accommodation/dorms, living allowance, or other expenses.

I’m mainly interested in Nursing or other medical-related programs, such as Radiologic/Radiologic Technology, Medical Technology, or similar health science programs.

I’m not applying yet—I just want to start researching early so I know which universities and scholarships I could potentially apply for once I’m in Grade 12.

If anyone knows universities in Thailand that offer scholarships for international students, I’d really appreciate your recommendations or advice! Thank you!

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Hey, I'm looking for people who are into nightlife, clubbing and meeting new people in Bangkok.

I go out often and want to make a small group of people to go out every week, so if you’re always looking for people to join you for a night out, feel free to DM me.

I will be going to SOT.Thonglo tonight

All different types of music, EDM, House, Hip-Hop and Open Format

Different clubs & nightlife spots around Bangkok

Everybody's welcome, just be a decent person

I'm going alone ;'(

I have a medial meniscus horizontal tear in the posterior horn that has gotten worse, despite trying physiotherapy for 4 months and PRP injections .

I am 29 years old so I know I have higher chances of success by doing surgery

I already booked with Doctor Pornthep Mamanee at Bangkok Hospital and Doctor Bancha Chernchujit at Bumrungrad Hospital.

Is there any better surgeon options for me in Bangkok If my goal is preserving the meniscus and practicing sports again?

I used to be a very active weightlifter and I am really suffering because of my injury

I would like to hear personal recommendations and stories please

I know this might have been asked a few times but I would love to have some more recommendations and maybe some Cafés that opened recently.
I am looking for decent specialty coffee anywhere in Bangkok 😊

So far my favourites are:

greydient & them

y‘est

Rolling Roasters and Nana were ok (more vibes)

Thank you 🙏

So, today I'll be arriving at exactly 16:05 at the Suvarnabhumi Airport (if no delays are made). And my flight from Bangkok to Istanbul is scheduled to depart at 23:50. That leaves me with 7 hours and 45 minutes between the flights.

The baggages are checked through, so I wouldn't have a problem with them.

I have a Turkish passport, and supposedly Thailand is visa-free for me. Are there any additional documents that I need to fill before arriving and passing the immigration?

I just want to take a few pictures, see the vibes of the city, and eat a meal. Do you think this time will be enough to do these activities?

Also, could you guys maybe give an estimate about how long the passport and airport controls will take? And if I do exit the airport, how early should I return for the flight?

Thank you