Ratchathewi, Thailand
เขตราชเทวี
Ratchathewi is a town of 73,035 people in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in November 9, 1989.
Why visit Ratchathewi
Townapedia lists 136 museums and landmarks, 85 parks and trails, 136 places to eat, 33 places to stay and 39 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Snake Farm of Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, Chaloem Phan 53 Bridge, Jim Thompson House and Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.
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About Ratchathewi
Ratchathewi (Thai: ราชเทวี, pronounced [râːt.t͡ɕʰā.tʰēː.wīː]) is a district (khet) in central Bangkok, Thailand. Clockwise from the north, its neighboring districts are Phaya Thai, Din Daeng, Huai Khwang, Watthana, Pathum Wan and Dusit.
From the Wikipedia article Ratchathewi district (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Things to do39
Snake Farm of Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute
Zoo and aquarium · 2.9 km
Mo-Fr 09:30-15:30; Sa-Su 09:30-13:00
Chulalongkorn University Auditorium
Cinema and theater · 2.3 km
Chulalongkorn University Auditorium is the main auditorium of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand
Green Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 km
Elevated cycle and footpath in Bangkok, Thailand
Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 4.4 km
Bridge crossing Chao Phraya River, Thailand
27 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks136
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Museum · 1.4 km
939 ถนนพระราม 1
Tu-Su 10:00-20:00
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Golden Mount
Monument and historic site · 3.0 km
344 ถนนบริพัตร
Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World
Monument and historic site · 1.3 km
Aquarium in Bangkok, Thailand
991 Rama 1 Rd
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Victory Monument
Monument and historic site · 0.8 km
Monument in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok Kunsthalle
Museum · 2.9 km
Art gallery in Bangkok, Thailand
599 ซอยพันธจิตต์
The Venerable Phra Achan Man Bhuridatto Museum at Wat Pathum Wanaram
Museum · 1.5 km
We-Su 08:00-17:00
Baan Kao Lao Rueng Museum
Museum · 3.1 km
History museum in Bangkok, Thailand
124 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds85
King Rama IX Memorial Park
Park · 1.8 km
Public Park in Bangkok
ถนนศรีอยุธยา, แขวงสวนจิตรลดา
Pathumwananurak Park
Park · 1.3 km
Public park in Bangkok, Thailand
5/1-5/40 ถนนราชดำริ, แขวงปทุมวัน
Chao Phraya Sky Park
Park · 4.4 km
Elevated park in Bangkok, Thailand
Chatuchak Park
Park · 5.9 km
Public park just north of Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park
Park · 2.4 km
Public park in Bangkok
Khlong Chong Nonsi Public Park
Park · 3.8 km
Park in Bangkok, Thailand
73 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes136
Everything Halal Restaurant
Restaurant · Indian, Pakistani, Burmese · 1.1 km
Everything Halal is a delightful restaurant serving an exquisite blend of Pakistani and Chettinad cuisine, tantalizing your taste buds...
120 89 Ratchaprarop 1 Alley
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Front Room
Restaurant · Thai · 2.0 km
Thai restaurant in Waldorf Astoria Bangkok.
151 ถนนราชดำริ, Pathum Wan
Mo-Su 11:30-15:00, 17:30-22:00
Balcony Lounge and Humidor Cigar Bar
Bar and pub · Cake, Coffee Shop, Tea · 1.8 km
973 ถนนเพลินจิต
Mo-Su 08:00-00:00
Bull & Bear
Restaurant · Steak House, Restaurant · 2.0 km
151 ถนนราชดำริ, Pathum Wan
Mo-Su 11:30-14:30,17:30-22:00
The Brasserie
Restaurant · French · 2.0 km
French restaurant in bangkok
151 ถนนราชดำริ, Pathum Wan
Mo-Su 06:30-10:30 11:30-15:00
CRAFT
Cafe · Cake, Coffee Shop, Donut, Ice Cream, International, Pancake · 2.6 km
78 ซอยต้นสน
Mo-Su 07:00-23:00
CityFresh centralwOrld
Cafe · Ice Cream, Juice, Cake · 1.5 km
5th Floor, Unit KC504 ถนนราชดำริ
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
124 more on the map.
History
The district was part of Dusit district prior to 1966, and part of Phaya Thai District from 1966 to 1989, when it was elevated to its own district. The name is inherited from Ratchathewi Intersection, which is the intersection of Phetchaburi Road and Phaya Thai Road. The name originally comes from a royal consort to King Chulalongkorn, Phra Nangchao Sukumalmarsri Phra Ratchathewi. The term Phra Rachathewi (also spelled Phra Rajadevi) is a royal rank for royal consorts.
From the History section of Ratchathewi district on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
More about Ratchathewi
Education
Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University: Bangkok Campus, Rajabhat University located at 153 Phetchaburi Road, Thung Phaya Thai Sub-District, Ratchathewi District near Siam Commercial Bank, Phetchaburi Road Branch, its name after Valaya Alongkorn, Princess of Phetchaburi.
The Indonesian School of Bangkok, is located at the Indonesian Embassy compound in the district.
Sri Ayudhya School, a high school located on Si Ayutthaya Road, Thanon Phaya Thai Sub-District, Ratchathewi District.
Santirat Witthayalai School, a high school located on Si Ayutthaya Road, Thung Phaya Thai Sub-District, Ratchathewi District.
Amnuay Silpa School, a coeducational private school located on Si Ayutthaya Road, Thung Phaya Thai Sub-District, Ratchathewi District.
Phaya Thai School, primary school located on Si Ayutthaya Road, Thung Phaya Thai Sub-District, Ratchathewi District.
Saint Dominic School, boys' school located on New Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan Sub-District, Ratchathewi District
Wannasorn Tower, the education hub located by the Phaya Thai junction, was founded by Uraiwan Sivakul, a Chemistry tutor. The tower is now the main hub of Thai tutoring schools.
From the Wikipedia article Ratchathewi district, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay33
Grande Centre Point Ratchadamri
Motel and hotel · 2.1 km
153/2 Soi Mahatlek - Luang 1, Ratchadamri Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan
Churches and places of worship41
Wat Benchamabophit Dusit Wanaram Ratchaworawihan
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 2.3 km
69 ถนนพระรามที่ 5
Wat Thep Sirinthrawat Ratchaworawihan
Place of worship · Thai Thammayut · 2.5 km
Wat Pathum Wanaram Ratchaworawihan
Place of worship · Thai Thammayut · 1.4 km
969 ถนนพระรามที่ 1
Wat Chai Mongkhon
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 1.7 km
375 ถนนพระรามที่ 1
Shopping69
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Saipanya School Under the Royal Patronage of her Majesty the Queen
School · 2.7 km
1598 ถนนกรุงเกษม, ป้อมปราบศัตรูพ่าย
Healthcare36
Map of Ratchathewi
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Getting there and nearby towns
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 km away.
- Pom Prap Sattru Phai 2 km west, about 2 min by car
- Dusit 3 km northwest, about 3 min by car
- Phaya Thai 3 km north, about 3 min by car
- Pathum Wan 3 km southwest, about 3 min by car
- Bangkok 4 km west, about 4 min by car
- Bang Rak 3 km south, about 3 min by car
- Samphanthawong 3 km southwest, about 3 min by car
- Bang Phlat 5 km northwest, about 5 min by car
- Din Daeng 5 km northeast, about 5 min by car
- Huai Khwang 5 km east, about 5 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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- Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand - panoramio (18), mohigan, CC BY-SA 3.0
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- Charoenpadana bridge, Sry85, CC BY-SA 4.0
- สะพานเจริญรัช 31, BerryJ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chulalongkorn University Auditorium, Supanut Arunoprayote, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Santiphap Park 2, Mx. Granger, CC0
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- 2021 สวนชูวิทย์ Chuvit Garden, Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dusit Zoo bear statue, Ahoerstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0
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- Platinum Fashion Mall, jetalone, CC BY 2.0
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- Bird's-eye view of Triam Udom Suksa School, Paul_012, CC BY-SA 3.0
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- Bangkok Art and Culture Centre building, Cush2k, CC BY-SA 3.0
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- Jim Thompson House spirit house, BrokenSphere, CC BY 3.0
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