The prime commercial district of Bangkok where shops of every global brand are here. The district offers an endless shopping and dining experience from one shop to another seamlessly with the skywalk connection. It is also famous for housing many Hindu deities for everyone to visit and pray for success and prosperity.
Activities in this area
Endlessly shop
Shops of thousands of brands from global and local are located in this area. Whether you want branded limited pieces you could not find in your country, or local high quality brands for your everyday use, or simply just small gifts and souvenirs for your friends, you can find everything you want in this area.
Endlessly dine
Craving for Thai food but prefer a nice place rather than the sidewalks? You can always find Thai famous street food shops in Bangkok in the food court area of every shopping mall with a nice and clean facility. If you prefer some serious restaurants, you can also find all kinds of cuisine you want to eat at Central World such as Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Western food restaurants, etc. High-end fine dining restaurants are also located at Gaysorn Amarin and Gaysorn Centre.
Endlessly blessed by Hindu deities
There are many famous Hindu shrines around Ratchaprasong district where you can pray for success and prosperity. The shrines in this district are very famous for most locals and among Asian visitors such as Chinese visitors as well. Of course, you can always choose to participate or just to observe and understand the cultural differences.
Endlessly joy a good moment every New Year
The countdown event hosted at Central World is always one of the biggest events of the year where you can enjoy fireworks and concerts of famous Thai musicians as well as shopping until midnight.
Must visit place
1. Central World
2. Gaysorn Center
3. Gaysorn Amarin
4. Erawan Shrine
5. San Phra Mae Lakshmi
6. San Phra Trimurti and Ganesha Shrine
Hotel recommendation in this area
Staying in a hotel in Ratchaprasong district offers you the premium access to everything in the commercial area of Bangkok from fine dining, shopping, and cultural activity in just a few steps. Here is our recommendation list. (Contains affiliate link)
1. Centara Grand at CentralWorld
The hotel is located inside the Central World shopping mall. You can enjoy a premium service and spa experience as well as a seamless endless shopping and dining experience at Central World.
2. InterContinental Bangkok by IHG
The hotel is located next to Gaysorn Centre where you can enjoy luxury brand shopping within a few steps. The hotel is known for its exceptional service as well as delicious food in hotel restaurants.
3. Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
Immerse yourself at the legendary designed hotel inspired by the classical architect infused with modern luxury style in the room. The hotel is located at the prime location of Ratchaprasong district with the signature Erawan Shrine located at the front of the hotel. You can always access the ultimate shopping and dining experience seamlessly with the BTS skywalk connection right to the hotel.
4. Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel by Marriott
The hotel is located in the prime location next to Gaysorn Amarin and connected to BTS skywalk.
5. Holiday Inn Bangkok by IHG
Alternative hotel recommendation in the prime location of this area with affordable price.
In case you prefer to stay in privacy with more fascinating hotel features, we suggest the hotel in the list below. You can still walk to Central World and other places near Ratchaprasong intersection within 5-10 minutes as well.
1. Grande Centre Point Prestige Bangkok
2. The St. Regis Bangkok
3. Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
4. Dusit Suites Hotel Ratchadamri, Bangkok
5. Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
6. Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok by IHG
How to get there?
By BTS
This is the most convenient way to visit Ratchaprasong area. Get off the train at BTS Chit Lom station and use the skywalk. If you walk along the skywalk, around 100 meters, you will notice the grand entrance of Gaysorn Amarin on your left. Continue to walk for another 50 meters you will find the Erawan shrine on your left as well as the entrance of Gaysorn Centre on the opposite side. Continue further for another 130 meters, the entrance of Central World is on your right hand side.
Another option is to get off the train at BTS Siam station and use the skywalk on the East side. Walk along the skywalk around 500 meters, you will find the entrance of Central World on your left hand side. Continue to walk further for another 130 meters, you will find Erawan shrine, Gaysorn Centre and Gaysorn Amarin.
By MRT
Another option if you come from the other part of Bangkok where MRT is closer to you, go to MRT Sukhumvit station and take the escalator at exit 3 up to the 2nd floor. Here you will arrive at the ticket office of BTS Asok station and continue to use BTS from this point.
By Car
There are plenty of parking spaces at every shopping mall. However, there will be a parking fee per hour applied. Please look for parking fee information at a shopping mall you visit every time. The traffic can be very bad in this area during rush hour and working hours, so please be careful if you plan to visit the other area after or have an appointment at the exact time.
By Taxi/Tuktuk
It is not recommended to use a Taxi or Tuktuk to the area or from this area because the traffic can be very bad during rush hour and working hours and you may be asked to pay more. If you cannot avoid using a Taxi or Tuktuk to this area, please feel free to negotiate the price or use ride-hailing applications such as Grab, Bolt or Muvmi (an application for sharing a Tuktuk ride). Also be careful if you plan to visit the other area after or have an appointment at the exact time due to the traffic.
