Here is an update on Hero Massage at the original location. Prince Massage
http://www.theprincebkk.com/ has negotiated a short term lease from the new owner of the property on Sukhumvit 11. It seems that there's a slowdown on new upmarket property development and whatever this property is destined to be is on hold. I was told that it will be called 'New Hero' and initially will be staffed by some of the present boys at the 'Prince'. The Prince Massage (once GQ Massage) at Suanplu 6 will remain open. There's hope that some of the regular Hero boys will return.
I'm told it will open on 30 November. No word on the price yet but I figure in the 600-700 Baht range.
Anyone with some personal experience after 30 November would be appreciated.
The vendors on Silom and Sukhumvit ( soi 3 to 15) are gone. Some set up shop in front of business on steps. This includes street food vendors.
The Montien Plaza on Suriwong is closed and appears the building is coming down. This was the location of Bangkok's first Starbucks.
Hemingway restaurant at Asoke is closed to make way for a high rise hotel. I really liked this place--so sad.
Asiatique has a lot of new very good restaurants and bars. They seem to have stopped busing in the Chinese tourists and it's more of a local hangout now. If you went when it first open and were disappointed you might want to take a second look.
Rooftop dining and bars are all the rage now in Bangkok. I've been to many but not all and so far my personal favorite is The Octave. Good drinks and food at reasonable prices.
http://www.bangkok.com/top10-rooftop-bars.htm