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Historic monuments in เขตปทุมวัน, Bangkok

Pathum Wan occupies the eastern outskirts of Bangkok's modern city centre, beyond the old city boundary, and encompasses Chulalongkorn University's campus along...

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Pathum Wan occupies the eastern outskirts of Bangkok's modern city centre, beyond the old city boundary, and encompasses Chulalongkorn University's campus alongside major parks. Lumphini Park and the Royal Bangkok Sports Club provide green spaces, while Jim Thompson House and the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre stand as cultural landmarks. The district's shopping areas of Siam and Ratchaprasong draw visitors seeking commercial and retail experiences.

Checked 2026-09-04

Practical information

Language spoken
Thai
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+66
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Thai baht (THB)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
191 police · 1669 medical
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A, B, C and O · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide drinking-water statement was recorded

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Historic monuments 1 Museums 3 Places of worship 2 Nature sites 1 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 3 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 2 Art and culture 1 Activities 0

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Up to 1 hour 1

Interests

History 1 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. Hua Lamphong railway station Hua Lamphong railway station
    01 45 min

    Hua Lamphong railway station

    สถานีรถไฟกรุงเทพ

    Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) railway station is the former central passenger terminal of Thailand, a domed Italian neo-Renaissance building in Pathum Wan operated by the State Railway of Thailand.

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