Bangkok Planetarium, Bangkok

Name: Bangkok Planetarium
Address: 928 Sukumvit Road, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
Telephone: +66 2 391 0544

#189 among attractions in Bangkok

Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums

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The Bangkok Planetarium is the oldest planetarium in Thailand and Southeast Asia. It is located on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok as part of the Science Centre for Education, which is operated by the Department of Non-Formal Education of the Ministry of Education.The complex was built to educate the youth and general public about science and astronomy. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°43'10"N, 100°34'59"E

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928 Sukumvit Roadพระยาเจ้า (คลองเตย)Bangkok 10110 Thailand

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+66 2 391 0544

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Bangkok Planetarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Emporium, EmQuartier, Benchasiri Park, Science Centre for Education.

1.2 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Emporium, Bangkok
31 min walk • Emporium is a sophisticated shopping haven nestled in the bustling city of Bangkok, Thailand. This upscale shopping center, which opened its doors in 1997, is an embodiment of luxury and contemporary shopping experiences, catering to the needs of the discerning shopper.
1.2 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
EmQuartier, Bangkok
32 min walk • The EmQuartier is a large shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand opened in May 2015. It is one of three malls planned for the "EM District", along with the existing Emporium, and the EmSphere.
1.3 miNW
Urban park with a small lake and sculpture
Benchasiri Park, Bangkok
34 min walk • Benchasiri Park is a garden located on Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok, Thailand. Built on 11.6 acres next door to the Emporium shopping complex, it serves to commemorate the fifth cycle birthday anniversary of Queen Sirikit on 12 August 1992.
~40 ftN
Museum, Science museum
Science Centre for Education, Bangkok
1 min walk • The Science Center for Education is a science museum in Khlong Toei District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is located next to the Eastern Bus Terminal on Sukhumvit Road, and is a science exhibition center. It includes an aquarium, a computer world, a planetarium, and workshops/devices intended for children.
~550 ftNE
Street
Ekkamai Road, Bangkok
3 min walk • Ekkamai Road, officially named Soi Sukhumvit 63, is a soi in the form of road, and the name of the surrounding its location in Bangkok.
0.4 miSE
13°42'59"N • 100°35'17"E
42Tee-Off Driving Range, Bangkok
10 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
0.8 miW
Neighbourhood
Khlong Toei District, Bangkok
20 min walk • Khlong Toei is a district in central Bangkok, long known for its slum. It is bordered by the Chao Phraya River and contains major port facilities. It is also the site of a major market, the Khlong Toei Market.
1.2 miSW
Harbor
Bangkok Port, Bangkok
31 min walk • Bangkok Port, popularly known as Khlong Toei Port, is an international port on the Chao Phraya River in Khlong Toei District of the Thai capital city, Bangkok. It is operated by the Port Authority of Thailand. Until recently, Bangkok Port was one of the world's 100 busiest container ports.
1.1 miN
13°44'6"N • 100°34'55"E
The COMMONS, Bangkok
28 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
0.9 miN
13°43'54"N • 100°34'41"E
953 Community Mall, Bangkok
24 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.9 miN
Neighbourhood
Watthana District, Bangkok
22 min walk • Watthana or Vadhana is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. Neighbouring districts are : Ratchathewi, Huai Khwang, Suan Luang, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, and Pathum Wan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bangkok Planetarium open?

Bangkok Planetarium is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bangkok Planetarium?

Nearby attractions include Science Centre for Education, Bangkok (1 min walk), Ekkamai Road, Bangkok (3 min walk), Khlong Toei District, Bangkok (20 min walk), Watthana District, Bangkok (22 min walk).

How to get to Bangkok Planetarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bangkok Planetarium:

Bus

Bangkok Bus Terminal (2 min walk)

Metro

Ekkamai BTS Station • Lines: BTS Sukhumvit (4 min walk)
Thong Lo • Lines: BTS Sukhumvit (12 min walk)