📝 1. Overview
Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road—often shortened to Naradhiwas—is one of Bangkok’s underrated gems. Stretching between the bustling Silom/Sathorn business zones and the laid-back Chan–Rama III area, it’s where steel-and-glass condos meet old-school local eateries and lush side streets. Ideal for professionals, long-stay expats, and digital nomads seeking a quieter Bangkok base, this area blends modern convenience with authentic Thai vibes.
🌟 2. Highlights
🏙️ Empire Tower – Massive office complex with food courts & co-working
🧘♀️ Yogatique / Fitness First – Health-forward lifestyle for expats
🛍️ Central Rama III – Mall with cinema, eateries & essentials
🍜 Local Eateries on Soi Naradhiwas 15–20 – Authentic street food & shophouse gems
🌉 Rama III Bridge Views – Underrated sunset spot
🍹 Rooftop Bars @ Ascott or Anantara – Hidden skyline hangouts
📚 Home to international schools & embassies – Secure, calm, and livable
🚝 BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) – Sathorn ↔ Rama III easy access
💡 3. Tips
📸 Best Photo Spots:
- Rama III riverside lanes – Hidden cafés and river temples
- Empire Tower Terrace – Street-level urban shots
- Ascott’s rooftop bar – Golden hour skyline from a secret spot
🚍 Use the BRT (Chong Nonsi–Nara–Technic Krungthep) for quick, dedicated-lane travel
🍜 Don’t miss lunchtime on weekdays—local vendors fill the sidewalks
📦 Great area for monthly serviced apartments & long stays
🚕 Grab or motorbike taxis are fastest between sois—BTS doesn’t run deep here
🍽️ 4. Nearby Eats – Top 3 on/near Naradhiwas
- Supanniga Eating Room (Sathorn)
🌶️ Upscale Thai classics with bold flavors
📍 Sathorn Soi 10 (Near Naradhiwas-Sathorn junction)
🕒 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM / 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
🚶 8 min from BTS Chong Nonsi - Chu Chocolate Bar & Café
🍫 Known for all-day breakfast, waffles & gourmet coffee
📍 Exchange Tower (short walk from Naradhiwas Soi 3–4)
🕒 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Mon–Sat)
🚶 Great for working brunch - Somtum Nua (Central Rama III)
🥗 Reliable Isan food with indoor seating
📍 Central Rama III, 5th Floor
🕒 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM (Daily)
🚕 Best accessed by taxi or BRT
🍽️ 4B. Sub-Zone Picks – Recommended Spots by Area
🏢 Sathorn–Naradhiwas Junction (Near Chong Nonsi)
- Rocket Coffeebar S.12 – Scandinavian design café
- The House on Sathorn – Colonial Thai-European fusion
- Empire Tower Food Court – Casual workday dining
🍜 Naradhiwas Mid-Zone (Soi 10–20)
- Street Vendors – Moo ping, Thai crepes, noodle soups
- Luka Moto Café – Motorbike concept + brunch plates
- Vanilla Moon (Soi 28) – Community mall with relaxed bites
🏞️ Rama III End
- Central Rama III – Cinema, shops, Thai & Western eats
- Riverside Cafés – Local gems like Chom Arun Rama III
- Wat Pariwat (“David Beckham Temple”) – Funky modern Buddhist shrine
🚗 5. Access
📍 From Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
🚝 Airport Rail Link → BTS Phaya Thai → BTS Chong Nonsi → BRT Nara (~60 min total)
🚕 Taxi (~40–55 min depending on traffic)
📍 From Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
🚕 Taxi (~40–50 min)
🚌 A1 Bus → BTS Mo Chit → BTS Chong Nonsi → BRT
📍 Local Travel
🚍 BRT line is key for Naradhiwas–Rama III movement
🚕 Taxis or Grab for deeper sois or after dark
🛏️ Stay in Sathorn side for BTS access / Rama III side for river calm & space
