Siam (CBD), also dubbed as the Ginza of Thailand, is the essential landmark of Bangkok lifestyle center that has been with the city for a long time. This golden location is the number one shopping district in Bangkok that offers a colorful, hip, charming vibe — supporting middle-, upper-class groups, local and international tourists; thus, generating the most visitors per day in the country.
It is a legendary area and today being the fashion hub of the country, blending modern trends with unique arts and culture harmoniously. There is a high potential for economic growth and trade with continuous development.
From a teenagers’ perspective, Siam is a place to hang out, meet, socialize, eat, travel, and enjoy various entertainment covering all dimensions. Moreover, it is the most diverse educational and cultural resource in the country.
The Thai Ginza neighbourhood has everything in one area, including elegantly decorated world-class shopping malls full of luxury brands and high-quality products. You can find many movie theaters, exhibition centers, conference halls, concert halls, various exhibition spaces, learning resources, and many activities for the family to do.
This central business district is full of commercial buildings, mixed-use projects, banks, office spaces for rent, advertising banners, mobile shops, business counter services, tutoring schools, language institutes, famous restaurants, Japanese restaurants, sits and chills, chic cafes.
On to the Siam Square project (Property Management of Chulalongkorn University), many shops sell products at very affordable prices suitable for teenagers and working people. There are some check-in points (take beautiful photos), multipurpose activity grounds, theaters, Park@Siam – a park as green spaces like lungs.
Moreover, you can find countless essential places in the surrounding area, including National Stadium, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathum Wanaram Ratchaworawihan Temple, Jim Thompson’s house, hotels of various sizes.
Located on both sides of Rama I Road, the Siam is a continuation area to the Ratchaprasong in Pathumwan District. It covers Pathumwan’s Intersection to Chaloem Phao’s Intersection. Siam is also the mass transportation hub; travelling into the Siam area is convenient. You can come by car and the sky train that connects to 2 stations, namely Siam Station and National Stadium Station.
The name of the Siam area comes from the Siam Intercontinental Hotel, one of the first early 5-star hotels in Thailand (the land now built as Siam Paragon). And it is also a landmark that has made the nearby area collectively referred to as “Siam District” for more than 50 years.
