The Commons Saladaeng

The quieter, more compact sibling of the Thonglor original, theCOMMONS Saladaeng fills a useful gap in a part of town better known for office towers and expense-account lunches.  It is leafy, open-sided and noticeably calmer than its big brother, which suits the Sathorn-Silom crowd who come here to decompress rather than make a night of being seen. That said, plan ahead on Fridays and weekends. The place fills up quickly and the mood leans towards pre-drinks, with plenty of people gathering before heading deeper into Silom’s sois. .

Crowd: Sathorn office workers decompressing after 6pm and condo residents from the surrounding towers

Vibe: leafy, low-key and a little more grown-up than Thonglor

126 Saladaeng 1, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500. Open daily 8am–1am; individual vendors vary