Pushpitha Wijesinghe
Commercial hub of Bangkok city Sukhumvit is well known as a shopper’s paradise. Restaurants, vibrant entertainment options to traditional houses and chic art galleries - Sukhumvit has it all.
Terminal 21 is quite a stupefying shopping mall that lets you savour the ambiance of world famous cities. You can browse the shops of Tokyo City, stop for some exotic bargains at a typical Istanbul souk and wander through the shops of London’s Carnaby Street. The eateries too are varied at this unique mall offering one many options such as dining at Fisherman’s Wharf right in San Francisco. The mall is open between 10 am to 10 pm and is located between Soi 19 and 21 Sukhumvit Road.
An ideal destination to head to for loads of family fun Flow Rider located at Sukhumvit Soi 26; is a beach club home to an artificial wave making machine. ‘Flowboarding’ is a mix of surfing and wakeboarding - quite an interesting new sport to take up. An inflatable ramp is dowsed upwards with jets of water to create an artificial wave that allows the rider to surf-on. Body boarding is recommended for kids while older visitors will soon get the hang of the sport. A friendly staff is available on hand to help you with maintaining the right posture and to ensure all safety protocols are adhered to. The park is open from 10am to 10pm.
A definite thrill for the whole family, Escape Hunt is literally a life size game of Cluedo. Participants are given clues and evidence with which they must race against time to solve the crime. Game rooms are set up in Asian and European style offering two of each in order that two separate groups may compete against each other on the same crime. Promising loads of fun Escape Hunt is for those aged seven and above and is bilingual enabling locals and visitors to participate together. Open from 9.30 am to 8.30 pm the game room is located at the Asok Intersection. When looking out for Sukhumvit hotels it is best to choose one that is centrally placed offering easy access to the attractions and convenience of the Sky Train. Look for a Sukhumvit resort that offers plenty of comfortable services and plush interiors for relaxing in after a long day of sightseeing. Centrally placed on Sukhumvit Road is The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok.
Located around the bustling end of Sukhumvit Road this serene museum is a refurbished teak house that exudes the serene ambiance of a typical Thai village. Ideal for all culture buffs and those hankering for an insight into the exotic and charming lives of Thai villagers; the museum skilfully displays traditional ways of life amidst a typical village setting. It is open from 9 am to 5 pm.
Kidzoona is located at Molly Fantasy which is found on the 5th floor of the Gateway Shopping Mall. Ideal for families travelling with young kids this huge indoor play park is just right to let kids let off some energy. Inflatable slides, a merry-go-round, trucks to ride and a whole host of kiddie’s attractions make this an ideal stop on a rainy day or as a special treat for the youngest members in the family.
