Is Sukhumvit Soi 24 the best mix of everything in 2025?

[ericdk]

I'm considering giving Bangkok a try again for 6-12 months and was thinking about Soi 24, since I stayed at Park Origin in 2023.

 

I was pleasantly surprised to see how Soi 24 has changed over the years, when I first saw it 15 years ago it was much like Lang Suan, just seemed to be expensive condos aimed at japanese business expats and nothing else. Now it seems to have changed a lot and there's really a good mix towards both ends of the soi. The Rama 4 end of the soi has a bunch of restaurants, cafes, bars etc.

 

It's also walkable and it's easy to get to Benjasiri Park. There's a streetfood market in Soi 22 and of course close to all the good stuff near Phrom Phong. Close to Emquartier, close to Asok. Can jump on your own motobike and drive down Rama 4 to Lumpini or Siam Square.

 

Overall it seems a very good option of you want to live centrally and busily but not with all the tourist traps right next door. I liked Park Origin except for the pool. I am also considering Lumpini 24 which has a great pool, but rooms are less well constructed.

[tjintx]

38 minutes ago, ericdk said:

I'm considering giving Bangkok a try again for 6-12 months and was thinking about Soi 24, since I stayed at Park Origin in 2023.

 

I was pleasantly surprised to see how Soi 24 has changed over the years, when I first saw it 15 years ago it was much like Lang Suan, just seemed to be expensive condos aimed at japanese business expats and nothing else. Now it seems to have changed a lot and there's really a good mix towards both ends of the soi. The Rama 4 end of the soi has a bunch of restaurants, cafes, bars etc.

 

It's also walkable and it's easy to get to Benjasiri Park. There's a streetfood market in Soi 22 and of course close to all the good stuff near Phrom Phong. Close to Emquartier, close to Asok. Can jump on your own motobike and drive down Rama 4 to Lumpini or Siam Square.

 

Overall it seems a very good option of you want to live centrally and busily but not with all the tourist traps right next door. I liked Park Origin except for the pool. I am also considering Lumpini 24 which has a great pool, but rooms are less well constructed.

 

A lot of traffic, is the only downside I'd see.   Queing traffic to go to Rama 4 or Sukhumvit sides;  granted it's easier on a bike.

[wordchild]

Not the most attractive soi off sukhumvit by a long stretch. Just a long line of condos and hotels. Personally I prefer the other side of Suk, between 39 and thong lor.