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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

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Madame Tussaud's Bangkok
    07 1 hr 30 min

    Madame Tussaud's Bangkok

    มาดามทุสโซ กรุงเทพฯ

    Madame Tussauds Bangkok is a wax museum and tourist attraction located in the Thai capital. It belongs to the global Madame Tussauds chain, which operates similar venues worldwide.

    • High
    • Museum
  2. Nai Lert Park Heritage Home Nai Lert Park Heritage Home
    08 1 hr 30 min

    Nai Lert Park Heritage Home

    บ้านปาร์คนายเลิศ

    Nai Lert Park Heritage Home is a preserved Bangkok residence linked to the prominent Nai Lert family, whose influence shaped the city’s business and social life.

    • Notable
    • Museum

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