The back story
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Neighbourhood guide
Siam and Pathumwan: the back story
The malls of Siam and Ratchaprasong, Jim Thompson House, Lumphini Park and the grand hotels of Wireless Road.
Neighbourhood guide · Bangkok
Siam & Pathumwan: Our Favourites
Siam Paragon and Central Embassy, Jim Thompson House, Lumphini Park, and Rosewood, Aman and Park Hyatt on Wireless Road.
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What to see and do
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At the Ratchaprasong junction
Erawan Shrine
A Hindu shrine at the busy Ratchaprasong junction, alive with offerings and dancers.
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Teak houses by the canal
Jim Thompson House
Teak houses by a canal, filled with the art collection of the American silk entrepreneur.
Rama 1 Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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Facing MBK and Siam
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
The city’s contemporary arts centre, a spiral of galleries at the Pathumwan junction.
939 Rama 1 Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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The city’s central park
Lumphini Park
Lakes, lawns and shaded paths in the middle of the business district.
192 Wireless Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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About 3 km, early morning
Lumphini to Benjakitti
From the lakes of Lumphini, along the green walkway, to Benjakitti’s forest park.
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Open
One Bangkok
A new district of towers, hotels, offices and shops on Wireless Road, facing Lumphini Park.
Wireless Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
Where to eat
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Two MICHELIN Stars (2026)
INDDEE
Two MICHELIN stars for Indian cooking on Soi Lang Suan.
68/1 Soi Lang Suan, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star (2026)
Saneh Jaan
One MICHELIN star for Thai cooking in Sindhorn Tower on Wireless Road.
Sindhorn Tower, 130-132 Wireless Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star (2026)
AVANT
One MICHELIN star on the 30th floor of Kimpton Maa-Lai.
30F, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, 78 Soi Ton Son, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star (2026)
Elements, Inspired by Ciel Bleu
One MICHELIN star on the 25th floor of The Okura Prestige.
25F, The Okura Prestige, 57 Wireless Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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Bib Gourmand (2026)
Thai Niyom
Bib Gourmand Thai cooking in Mahatun Plaza.
Mahatun Plaza, 888/28-29 Phloen Chit Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
Bars
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At the top of Rosewood
Lennon’s
A cocktail and vinyl bar on the top floor of Rosewood Bangkok.
1041/38 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
Shopping
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At the Siam interchange
Siam Paragon
The great mall at the BTS Siam interchange: luxury houses, a gourmet hall and an aquarium.
991 Rama 1 Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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Bangkok’s largest shopping complex
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The vast mall at Ratchaprasong, in its own words Bangkok’s largest shopping complex.
999/9 Rama I Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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Thai designers at Siam
Siam Center and Siam Discovery
Two linked centres at the Siam interchange, strong on Thai designers.
979 Rama I Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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Crafts from across Thailand
Narai Phand
Thai handicrafts in President Tower on Ploenchit Road.
President Tower, Phloen Chit Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
Where to stay
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Lennon’s on the top floor
Rosewood Bangkok
A sculptural tower on Ploenchit Road, with Lennon’s vinyl bar on the top floor.
1041/38 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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Beside Nai Lert Park
Aman Nai Lert Bangkok
Aman’s Bangkok hotel, beside the private garden of Nai Lert Park.
1 Soi Somkid, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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Above Central Embassy
Park Hyatt Bangkok
A hotel in the towers above Central Embassy on Wireless Road.
88 Wireless Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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On Soi Ton Son
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
A Kempinski hotel on leafy Soi Ton Son, near Lumphini Park.
80 Soi Ton Son, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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AVANT on the 30th floor
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
A design hotel on Soi Ton Son, with AVANT (one MICHELIN star) on the 30th floor.
78 Soi Tonson, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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IGNIV on the ground floor
The St. Regis Bangkok
A tower on Ratchadamri Road, above the BTS, with IGNIV (one MICHELIN star).
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On Ratchadamri Road
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
A slender tower on Ratchadamri Road, near the Ratchaprasong junction.
151 Ratchadamri Road, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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Japanese hospitality on Wireless Road
The Okura Prestige Bangkok
A Japanese hotel above Wireless Road, with Elements (one MICHELIN star) on the 25th floor.
57 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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Suites on Wireless Road
Oriental Residence Bangkok
Suites and apartments on Wireless Road.
110 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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In One Bangkok
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok
The Ritz-Carlton in the new One Bangkok district on Wireless Road.
189 Wireless Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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In One Bangkok
Andaz One Bangkok
A Hyatt Andaz in the One Bangkok towers.
201 Wireless Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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Facing the Royal Bangkok Sports Club
Anantara Siam Bangkok
A grand hotel on Ratchadamri Road, by the BTS.
155 Ratchadamri Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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Beside Siam Paragon
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
A resort-style hotel in gardens behind Siam Paragon.
991/9 Rama I Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330Explore View on map
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