Ratchaprasong (Real CBD) is dubbed as the Times Square of Thailand, the first innovative district and another essential neighborhood in Bangkok that is distinct and unique. This economic area never stopped developing and has high potential and readiness on every side — a business district, trade center, arts and culture, fashion, trends, leading department stores in Asia.
As an important district in the heart of Bangkok, Ratchaprasong is a real tourist and shopping paradise; foreigners who come to Bangkok name it first. This source of ethnic diversity is a location where countdown and New Year festivals take place. It is also a food hub and as famous as the Yaowarat area; until being named one of ‘The Best Dining Destinations.’ And as a world-class landmark, it brings the highest number of people in the country.
Ratchaprasong is a model of Thailand’s Smart District that combines lifestyle with technology also being the office location of some famous digital tech companies. It is the intersection of Ploenchit and Ratchadamri Road, making it comfortable for travel — it is located between Chidlom BTS and Siam BTS stations and has Khlong Saen Saep Pier that connects to water transportation.
The Bangkok Downtown area is full of luxury department stores with high-end shops and famous brands worldwide. There are many 5-star hotels, office buildings, Grade A offices for rent, supermarkets, cinemas, concert halls, premium trendy restaurants, chic coffee shops, various prices from cheap to luxurious. Places to worship more than eight sacred gods in front of the prominent locations, including the first large Brahma shrine in Thailand.
Ratchaprasong Walk or R-Walk (formerly Bangkok Skyline) is the first skywalk in Thailand. A walkway is connected to the BTS Skytrain at Chidlom Station and Siam Station —1,150 meters long, connecting 18 large commercial buildings in this area, which supports up to 100,000 users per day. The Association of Enterprise Entrepreneurs in the Ratchaprasong area invested more than 715 million baht in this project.
A skywalk connects Kasorn Village Shopping Center and The Platinum Fashion Shopping Center Mall in Pratunam by the east. You can see the view and atmosphere of Pathumwananurak Park — a green area, which is like the lungs of the city’s heart.
