Velaa Sindhorn Village

The poshest entry on this list by some distance, Velaa Sindhorn Village is single-storey, semi-outdoor and built around a ‘Super Green’ landscaped park shared with the Kempinski and Kimpton hotels next door. That gives it a hush that feels rare this close to Ratchadamri traffic. The name means ‘time’ in Thai, and the place is clearly designed for spending plenty of it: long lunches at Rongsi Potchana, evenings at the Japanese speakeasy hidden in the basement and a Villa Market browse on the way out. It’s more restaurant cluster than messy cross-section of Bangkok life, but as a polished, green slice of Lang Suan, it is hard to beat.

Crowd: Lang Suan and Sukhumvit residents

Vibe: polished, green and unhurried in a luxury sort of way

87 Lang Suan Rd., Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330. Most tenants open approx. 10am–10pm; several restaurants run later into the evening