Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok

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Chulalongkorn University, nicknamed Chula, is a public and autonomous research university in Bangkok, Thailand. The university was originally founded during King Chulalongkorn's reign as a school for training royal pages and civil servants in 1899 at the Grand Palace of Thailand. It was later established as a national university in 1917, making it the oldest institute of higher education in Thailand. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°44'19"N, 100°31'47"E

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254 ถนนพญาไทลุมพินี (ปทุมวัน)Bangkok Thailand

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Chulalongkorn University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Siam Paragon, Bangkok
16 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...
0.4 miN
Massive retail center with 2000 shops
MBK Center, Bangkok
11 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.
0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Siam Center, Bangkok
15 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,...
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Siam Square, Bangkok
13 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...
0.7 miNE
Zoo, Aquarium
Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World, Bangkok
18 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.
0.6 miN
Contemporary arts in a modern building
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Bangkok
15 min walk • Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a contemporary arts centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Art, music, theatre, film, design and cultural/educational events take place in its exhibition and performance spaces. The centre includes cafes, commercial art galleries, bookshops, craft shops, and an art library.
0.7 miS
Museum
Patpong Museum, Bangkok
18 min walk • The Patpong Museum is a small private museum dedicated to the history of Bangkok's Patpong red-light district. In 2019, the Patpong Museum opened in Patpong Soi 2, Bangkok, Thailand.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Zoo
Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, Bangkok
13 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.
0.4 miS
Skyscraper, Shopping centre, Shopping
Chamchuri Square, Bangkok
11 min walk • Chamchuri Square is a high-rise building complex located in Bangkok, Thailand. It consists of a commercial office tower, a residential tower and a podium housing a shopping mall which connects the two.
~960 ftSE
Museum, Natural history museum
Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History, Bangkok
5 min walk • The Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History, founded in 1954, is operated by the Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Science in the Biology Building at the university's main campus in Bangkok, Thailand.
0.5 miS
Ornate, royal Buddhist temple with monk
Wat Hua Lamphong, Bangkok
13 min walk • Wat Hua Lamphong is a Royal Buddhist temple, third class, in the Bang Rak District of Bangkok, Thailand. It is located on Rama IV Road, with Si Lom Road and Suriwong Road in Bangkok's modern business district to the southeast, and Si Phraya Road to the northwest.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chulalongkorn University?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Imagery Technology, Bangkok (3 min walk), Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History, Bangkok (5 min walk), Jamjuree Art Gallery, Bangkok (6 min walk), Chulalongkorn University Auditorium, Bangkok (7 min walk).

How to get to Chulalongkorn University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chulalongkorn University:

Metro

Sam Yan • Lines: MRT Blue (12 min walk)
National Stadium • Lines: BTS Silom (15 min walk)

Bus

หอศิลป์กรุงเทพฯ • Lines: 508 (15 min walk)
National Stadium • Lines: 11, 11 ปอ. เมกาบางนา - เอ็ม บี เค เซ, 508 (15 min walk)

Ferry

Sapan Hua Chang • Lines: Golden Mount (19 min walk)
Baan Krua Nua (20 min walk)

Train

Bangkok (23 min walk)
Ratchaprarop (36 min walk)