North of the metropolitan area, Ratchadaphisek has many interesting places. The area include the well-known Thailand Cultural Centre, the famous cabaret shows, the new entertainment complex called "Siam Niramit" has just been opened recently, huge massage parlours, local nightclubs and pubs, hotels, restaurants, discotheques, cabarets, karaoke lounges, as well as department stores and value-for-money hotels. In recent years it's gained something of a reputation for being an affordable nightlife spot - although this is more among locals than the expat or holiday crowd.

Many shopping centers are located within walking distances. They are: Fortune Shopping Center and IT Mall, Lotus, Carrefour, Robinson and Esplanade Ratchada.

There's easy access to the rest of the city by road, and while there's no Skytrain (BTS), it is extremely well-served by the MRT underground. There's a ready supply of inexpensive taxis available at any time, and Ratchadapisek offers quick access to the new Suvarnabhumi Airport.