Sukhumvit Road can be considered the “main drag” in Bangkok. A six-lane road, with a fenced divider and an overhead train, it is a tourist’s dream or a tourist’s nightmare.
The street is wall-to-wall vendors, morning and night. You can buy almost anything from clothes, to souvenirs, to food and drink.
There are many decent restaurants along the road featuring Thai, Italian, American, and many other nations’ food. And, of course, there are oodles of food vendors hawking their rice, noodles, and soups.
The main touristy area of Sukhumvit runs from Soi 1 to Soi 33. You can visit beer bars on Soi 1, go-go bars on Soi 4, and a variety bars on Soi Cowboy or Soi 33. There are a few expatriate hang-outs in and around Soi 22.
You will also run into the ladies of the night peddling their wares and you may even run into some third genderites that may be after your wallet. Be careful.
Venturing down some of the side Sois, you can find tailor shops, sports bars, numerous hotels, massage and beauty parlors, and shops of all shapes and sizes.
Getting a haircut, manicure, facial and massage for about $20 USD is a...