Siam Attractions
What to See in Siam
With trendy boutiques and major shopping malls in the area, Siam is a playground where local teenagers meet, hang out and shop.
Cinemas, bowling alleys & karaoke booths are ubiquitous in this area and a great way to unwind after a bout of intense shopping. Not far from MBK, and definitely worth a visit, is the Jim Thompson House. Found down a small 'soi' (alley) near the BTS National Stadium station, it comprises a number of antique Thai teakwood houses set in lush gardens, each beautifully restored by Jim Thompsom, a man largely credited for making Thai silk so famous.
For something both aquatic and educational, check out Siam Ocean World in Siam Paragon, Bangkok's only aquarium. If you'd like a moment of peace before continuing your shopping spree, visit Pathum Wanaram Temple right next to Siam Paragon. But, it is shopping - or window shopping - that wins hands down as everyone's favorite activity in this area.
Most Popular Attractions in Siam
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Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre
The Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre (BACC) is the first of its kind in the city, a place where the visitors can interact with a range of creative mediums on a number of levels; be it a play, a work of art or an enjoyable film.
Best described as the pulse of Bangkok’s art scene, the BACC integrates both contemporary and traditional art pieces that seek to reaffirm and push the boundaries of Thailand’s creative and cultural existence. Collaboration between motion and the motionless brings together a range of media from film, photography, theatre, sculpture and fine art. Read More...
Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00, Closed Monday
Location: 939 Rama I Road Wongmai, Patumwan
BTS: National Stadium
Pathum Wanaram Temple
At the time of founding this area was accessible only by khlong (canal) and was still surrounded by rice fields. Built by King Mongkut in 1857 it was the nearest place of worship to his Sa Pathum Palace. Take a look at the carvings on the crematorium that demonstrate rare examples of ancient craftsmanship featuring ornate stencils and lacquered sculptures. Pathum Wanaram is the perfect escape for some cultural refreshment.
Opening Hours: 09:00-16:00
Location: Rama 1 Road, PathumWan
BTS: Siam
The Rink Ice Skating
Unlike most other preexisting ice-skating rinks, which are housed inside an enclosed space usually on the top floor of a shopping mall, The Rink sits in an open atrium on the first floor of CentralWorld shopping complex. The space occupies what used to be the exhibition area, surrounded by brand name clothing shops and B2S retail store. While you might need to use a lot of imagination to get the feel of a real outdoor rink, think New York’s Rockefeller Center or London’s Somerset House, The Rink is a delightful alternative to the otherwise nondescript rinks elsewhere.
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Location: CentralWorld (Forum zone)
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