Arabic on many signs, Middle Eastern eateries in the sois, an international hospital on Soi 3
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Walking along Nana's streets, the signs often mix English with Japanese or Arabic; a 2003 survey found about 38% of signs included Arabic. The sois between Soi 3 and Soi 5 are home to many Middle Eastern restaurants, and this area is known as Nana's "Little Arabia". Restaurants across the area range from halal and Indian to Western and Thai. The southern end of Soi 4 is also home to a British-style international primary school founded in 1992.
For everyday shopping, this neighborhood ranks 2nd - whatever you need, you can mostly find it nearby. For fresh produce, you can head to Khlong Toei Market, Bangkok's largest fresh market, about 1.8 km south of the neighborhood. Healthcare ranks 5th, with Bumrungrad International Hospital right on Soi 3. In 2002 it became the first hospital in Asia to receive JCI international accreditation. For commuting, BTS Nana station is right at the mouth of Soi 9, and one stop east at Asok you can transfer to the MRT Blue Line.
If you're planning to live here long-term, keep in mind this is also a hotel district, with most hotels rated 2 to 4 stars. Nana Plaza on Soi 4 was originally built as a shopping center but is now a three-story building full of bars, open until 3 a.m.. This stretch of Sukhumvit Road often sees traffic jams even late at night or early morning. Based on our street photos, greenery here ranks 14th out of 32 neighborhoods in Bangkok. For green space, you'll need to head south out of the neighborhood to Benjakitti Park, open daily from 04:30 to 21:00, with wetlands, elevated walkways, and bike paths.
The Nana area was once rice paddies known as Thung Bang Kapi. In 1930, the Nana family bought up a large tract of land east of Sukhumvit Soi 1, and the area took its name from this family. After Sukhumvit Road was completed in 1950, Indian immigrants settled here, opening tailor shops, restaurants, and stores. During the Vietnam War, American soldiers came to Bangkok on leave, and hotels, bars, and restaurants sprang up along Sukhumvit. In 1980, Bumrungrad Hospital was founded with 200 beds. BTS Nana station opened in December 1999.
Compared with the 32 Bangkok neighborhoods in this guide (scores 0–10)
HA-accredited hospitals (excluding specialist institutes such as psychiatric and infectious-disease hospitals), schools and universities within 1 km (only those with an English name on OpenStreetMap; Bangkok publishes no school catchments), stations, parks of 1 ha or more, and large shopping malls and department stores.
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