Siam

Bangkok’s largest shopping malls

Siam is an area in Pathum Wan district located East of the historical district Rattanakosin and the Chao Phraya river. The area houses some of the largest shopping malls in the world, as well as countless restaurants, coffee shops, large cinemas, designer boutiques and several popular tourist attractions.

Shopping centers

Siam is best known for its countless shopping malls. Among them are Central World, Siam Paragon, Siam Center and MBK Center, which are Bangkok’s best known and most upscale shopping centers.

BACC Bangkok Art & Culture Center

The BACC aims to be a center for modern arts, music, film, design and education. On its 9 floors you will find sculptures, paintings, videos and photography. There is an auditorium for musical events and movies, shops, an art library and several galleries. The upper floors are used for exhibitions. Check the BACC website for details about their current exhibitions.

Bangkok Art & Culture Center is found on the intersection of Rama I road and Phayathai road, near BTS station National Stadium. Entrance is free.

Jim Thompson House

In a quiet corner of Siam are six very well kept teak wooden houses in traditional Thai style. They are the former residence of Jim Thompson, who revived the Thai silk industry. On display in the houses is a collection of mainly Asian Buddhist art like old Buddha images, paintings and porcelain items.

Madame Tussauds

Come up close to life like wax figures of famous people from across the world. Pose for photos with movie stars, football players, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jackson and other celebrities at Madame Tussauds wax museum in Bangkok.

Ocean World

Sea Life Ocean World in Siam Paragon shopping center houses a large aquarium where visitors can come up close to impressive and beautiful sea creatures as sharks, stingrays, groupers, sea horses and colorful corals. Highlight is the Ocean Tunnel which creates the illusion of walking the ocean floor surrounded by tropical fish.

Kidzania

Also in Siam Paragon is Kidzania, a miniature town with scaled down buildings, roads and a shopping alley. Children can choose from a wide variety of jobs and activities like fire fighter, chef in a Japanese restaurant, surgeon, pilot or car mechanic.

Erawan shrine

Erawan shrine is Bangkok’s most famous Hindu shrine dedicated to Brahma, the four faced God of creation. The shrine attracts a steady flow of worshipers praying, burning incense sticks, bringing flowers and other offerings. The shrine is found in front of the Erawan hotel on Ploen Chit road, near Chit Lom BTS Sky Train station.

Queen Savang Vadhana Museum

Queen Savang Vadhana Museum is housed in Sra Pathum palace, formerly in use as the Royal residence of Queen Savang Vadhana, grandmother of the current King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Set in a beautiful garden the palace turned into museum offers an insight into the way the Thai Royal Family lived.

On display in rooms as the reception room, ceremonial room, bedroom, prayer room and leisure room are original furniture and photos, the Queen’s personal belongings, antique clocks, Louis XVI carved wood chairs, Buddha images and portraits of the Royal Family. The museum is located near the Siam Kempinski hotel behind Siam Paragon shopping center.

Hotels in Siam

Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
One of the most luxurious hotels in Bangkok, the five-star Waldorf Astoria offers upscale rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy great city views from the infinity pool. Other facilities include a full-service spa, fitness centre, sauna and steam room. Breakfast is among the best in the city with a wide selection of food choices. Waldorf Astoria is located near Central World and Siam Paragon.

The St. Regis Bangkok
The five-star St. Regis Bangkok offers beautifully designed luxury rooms and suites. Among the hotel’s facilities are a pool, full-service spa, fitness centre, steam room, hair salon and two coffee shops. Four restaurants serve Thai, Japanese and international cuisine. The St. Regis is situated at Ratchadamri BTS station overlooking The Royal Bangkok Sports Club.

Anantara Siam
Set in lush gardens, the five-star Anantara Siam has comfortable rooms and suites. The hotel offers facilities as a fitness centre, pool, spa, art gallery, sauna, steam room, kids club, playground and a coffee shop. There is a sushi restaurant and five restaurants serving Western, Thai and Chinese cuisine. Anantara Siam is situated next to Ratchadamri BTS overlooking The Royal Bangkok Sports Club.

Dusit Suites Hotel Ratchadamri
Dusit Suites Hotel Ratchadamri is a luxury all suite hotel. If offers elegant, spacious one and two bedroom apartments, each with its own kitchen. The five-star hotel has facilities as a pool, fitness centre, spa, steam room, sauna, kids pool, kids club and a playground. All inclusive room rates are available.

How to get to Siam

Siam can easily be reached by BTS Sky Train. The Silom and Sukhumvit line intersect at Siam station.

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To do & see in Siam

• Shopping
• Siam Paragon shopping mall
• Central World shopping mall
• MBK Center
• Jim Thompson House
• Madame Tussauds wax museum
• Ocean World
• Kidzania
• Erawan Shrine
• Queen Savang Vadhana Museum
• Bangkok Art & Culture Center