District guide · Bangkok
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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 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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