Sukhumvit Soi 8

[Farang4]

On my last 3 Thailand trips in 2018, 2019 and 2023 I stayed at the Promenade Hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 8 for a few days. When I came back in 2023 after a 3.5 year gap I almost didn't recognized one side of the soi anymore where shops have been replaced with bars and it was a lot busier in the evenings.

Behind the Promenade Hotel was the Wannawit School. It closed down in 2022 and was demolished a few months ago. On a blog I read they are planning a new night market there similar like Art Box. In a youtube video the youtuber said they are planning a new barcomplex.

Does anyone know what they are actually planning there? And what the current situation is?

If it's a construction site now and a market or bars in the future I will not be staying at the Promenade. Too noisy for me.

Demolition of the school. Building at the left is the Promenade.

[Woody Woodpecker]

Having lunch on Soi 8 today, some of my favorite restaurants over there.

 

 

I've been a customer of Bamboo Massage for 20 years. 

 

 

Girls were hanging out in front Lolitas

 

 

Prominade Hotel, looks like adjacent lit is fully cleared. 

 

 

Lunch at Monsoon

 

 

Penne seafood, oysters, and wine. 

 

[Woody Woodpecker]

... And there's room for dessert, and more wine. 

 

[Farang4]

Thanks for the photos!

I decided to stay at the Promenade next week. It's only for two nights before I go to my next destination. Will ask arround if people know what they are planning on the cleared lot.

 

[Woody Woodpecker]

I hung out there a while last night, it's more relaxed than Soi 11.

 

Brew House is a new place, just opened. Great selection of fine brews and they won't add 17% to the bill.

 

 

Det5 restaurant has great prices but stop serving food at 11 PM, same as other restaurants on the Soi, but you can still get a BJ at Lolitas or full service massage at Bamboo. Soi 8 a good option to start your evening before moving on to another area. 

[Mr. Plug]

Late to the thread, but thanks Woody for all the intel and photos about Soi 8. 

I'm also a fan of the Soi. I usually stay at On8 (across from Bamboo) for my first few nights in Bangkok. I've also stayed at Hope Land Hotel further down the soi. Both are reasonably priced hotels which I've been happy with, but I will also check out the Promenade for next time. 

I hang out at Viva a lot drinking beer, and I've gotten in the habit of ordering their Marguerita Pizza. Viva has it delivered from "Otto" pizza around the corner (same lane as Lolitas and the sign is visible in your photo above), and it might be among the best pizza I've ever had. Try it if you haven't already. 

Thanks for the info on the new Brew House. That wasn't there during my trip last fall, but it will definitely be in the mix for my trip later this year. 

Took refuge in the Red Hog bar five years ago during a torrential down pour. That little white dog still hangs out there, kind of like a mascot. 

Personally I hope they do not put up a beer bar complex on that soi. I have always enjoyed Soi 8 for it's laid back vibe, and it's getting busy enough without adding that kind of traffic to the mix.