Sukhumvit

Sukhumvit has good restaurants, shopping, and transport connections, but you need to be careful about which part you choose. The higher-numbered sois are safer and more residential, while the lower numbers (especially around Nana) can be sketchy.

Sukhumvit Road stretches across Bangkok with BTS stations connecting different areas, but safety varies dramatically depending on where you are. Avoid the Nana and Asok BTS areas (around Soi 4 and Soi 21) where red light districts operate with aggressive touts - solo female travelers will find this uncomfortable and potentially unsafe. The safer parts start around Soi 31 and higher, where you'll find family-friendly restaurants, upscale malls like Terminal 21, EmQuartier, and Emporium. These shopping areas have good security and air-conditioned walkways connecting them. Expat areas like Soi 11 and Soi 33 are more comfortable for solo women because they have international restaurants with English-speaking staff and a more western atmosphere. Stick to the higher-numbered sois and use Grab between areas rather than walking at night, especially if you're unfamiliar with the exact locations.