Fiery Jack Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 On the lookout for things to do during my forthcoming BKK 'business trip' I was mildly intrigued to find this written in some feller's blog: Lumpini Park Night Bazar... a very large hall, with a group playing at the front, down one side a long row of stalls selling all sorts of food at extremely cheap prices...On the other side a long rown of beer sellers. Another great find. I did a search on here and couldn't find anything. Anyone know anything? Is he talking about the Suan Lum Night Bazaar, which has a Wikipedia page but about which, equally, I know f*ck all. What goes on there? Worth a visit? jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 FJ, Suan Lum is a fun place to go if you already have your whore de jour in tow, not a place to go and find one. I love the place but I am biased since it is in my neighbourhood, best part is BEC TERRO hall, I have seen some good bands there over the years (The Only Thing I miss about UK is Live Music) With the underground its only a 22 Baht / 8 minute ride from Soi Cowboy and even a softy southerer like you (Manchester is north of stoke) should enjoy the market, close to Suan Lum are some of the best jazz bars in BKK, open mike scenario, turn up and jam, brown Sugar is my favourate I had a blast in there wirh Mike Box (Uriah Heep) 2 years ago I am praying Ian Hunter shows up in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTO Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Hasn't it been closed? I used to take people there on short trips - the "Hall" was great open air more like a rectangle stadium huge it was. Prices and similar things you find a Chatuchuk Market - but open every night. Those great tall pitchers of Beer with solid ice middles. Dam good spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTO Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 http://www.suanlum-nightbazaar.com/EN/maps.php Just because there is a web site doesn't mean it's open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I passed by yesterday. The night bazaar is still standing, but looks forelorn and abandoned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Haven't rumors of its demise been greatly exaggerated? The experts keep saying this or that and it has supposed to have been closed for years and years but quietly continues on. But yes, a great place and one of my favorites. It's basically a giant outdoor beer garden with live entertainment. I don't think there is anywhere else that comes close to the number of german beers on offer, and they are from kegs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun_Kong Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 So- has anybody taken a peek to see if it is still open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevkev1888 Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Was there 2 months ago and it was open as usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTO Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I think that was about the time it was due to close - End April was original date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samak Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 i would say, that Suan Lum is currently in a state of "soft closing"; the final closing is approaching, but still some shops open and some beer available. but not comparable with what it once was. i liked this place very much and took many visitors there. a 3 liter pitcher of Chang in the beergarden with life music was around 300 THB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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