Pathum Wan District, Bangkok

Name: Pathum Wan District
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#326 among attractions in Bangkok

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Pathum Wan is one of the fifty districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It lies just beyond the old city boundary of Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, and was a rural area on the eastern outskirts of the city when royal villas were built there in the late nineteenth century. The district was officially established in 1915, and covers an area of 8.37 square kilometres. A large part of the district area is taken up by the campus of Chulalongkorn University and the green expanses of Lumphini Park and the Royal Bangkok Sports Club. By the turn of the 20th–21st centuries, the district had become known as the modern-day city centre, home to the prominent shopping areas of Siam and Ratchaprasong. ()

Local name: เขตปทุมวัน Area: 3.23 mi²Coordinates: 13°44'22"N, 100°32'10"E

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Pathum Wan District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Siam Paragon, MBK Center, CentralWorld, Siam Center.

0.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Siam Paragon, Bangkok
12 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand, Siam Paragon stands as a testament to luxury and style. This high-end shopping center, opened in 2005, has quickly become one of the most visited malls in Asia, attracting both locals and tourists with its opulent...
0.5 miNW
Massive retail center with 2000 shops
MBK Center, Bangkok
14 min walk • MBK Center, a bustling labyrinth of commerce in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, stands as a testament to the city's status as a shopping haven. This colossal shopping center, known locally as Mahboonkrong, has been a retail landmark since its opening in 1985.
0.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
CentralWorld, Bangkok
14 min walk • CentralWorld is a beacon of modern consumer culture in the bustling city of Bangkok, Thailand. As one of the largest shopping centers in Asia, this colossal complex serves as a one-stop destination for shopping, entertainment, and gastronomy.
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Siam Center, Bangkok
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, Siam Center stands as a pioneering shopping destination that blends fashion, technology, and art under one roof. Since its inception in 1973, the shopping center has undergone several renovations, the latest being in 2013,...
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Amarin Plaza, Bangkok
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bangkok's bustling shopping district, Amarin Plaza stands as a shopping haven for both locals and tourists alike. This multi-level retail center, located at the intersection of Ploenchit and Ratchadamri roads, offers a blend of high-end fashion...
0.4 miNE
Monument to the Hindu god Brahma
Erawan Shrine, Bangkok
12 min walk • In the heart of Bangkok's bustling commercial district stands the Erawan Shrine, a beacon of spirituality amid the city's modern skyscrapers. This revered shrine, which attracts both local worshippers and international tourists, is dedicated to the Hindu god Brahma...
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Siam Square, Bangkok
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Siam Square stands as a bustling hub of contemporary culture and a premier shopping destination for both locals and tourists alike. This vibrant area, often likened to Tokyo's Shibuya or New York's Times Square, is a dynamic collage of...
0.5 miN
Zoo, Aquarium
Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World, Bangkok
14 min walk • Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World is an aquarium in Bangkok, Thailand, the largest in South East Asia. It covers approximately 10,000 square meters with hundreds of different species on display in exhibits totalling about 5,000,000 liters.
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gaysorn, Bangkok
14 min walk • Gaysorn Village is a building complex in the Ratchaprasong area of Bangkok. It also includes the Gaysorn Tower, an office tower block, and the Amarin Plaza shopping centre.
0.5 miN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Pathum Wanaram, Bangkok
13 min walk • Wat Pathum Wanaram or Wat Pathum for short is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in the Pathum Wan District, between the two shopping malls Siam Paragon and CentralWorld, and across the street of Siam Square.
0.5 miS
Museum, Zoo
Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, Bangkok
14 min walk • The Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute in Bangkok, Thailand, is an institute that specialises in the husbandry of venomous snakes, the extraction and research of snake venom, and vaccines, especially rabies vaccine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pathum Wan District?

Nearby attractions include Ratchadamri Road, Bangkok (6 min walk), Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History, Bangkok (9 min walk), Chulalongkorn University Auditorium, Bangkok (11 min walk), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok (11 min walk).

How to get to Pathum Wan District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pathum Wan District:

Metro

Ratchadamri • Lines: BTS Silom (6 min walk)
Siam • Lines: BTS Silom, BTS Sukhumvit (12 min walk)

Bus

16,21 • Lines: 141, 16, 21 (10 min walk)
King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital • Lines: 15 (14 min walk)

Ferry

Sapan Hua Chang • Lines: Golden Mount (20 min walk)
Pratunam • Lines: Golden Mount, Nida (20 min walk)

Train

Ratchaprarop (30 min walk)
Makkasan (32 min walk)