Watthana, Thailand
เขตวัฒนา
Watthana is a city of 171,150 people in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in March 6, 1998.
Why visit Watthana
Townapedia lists 45 museums and landmarks, 42 parks and trails, 205 places to eat, 46 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chaliam La 56 bridge, Chulalongkorn University Auditorium, Dib International Contemporary Art Museum and Kamthieng House Museum.
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About Watthana
Watthana or Vadhana (Thai: วัฒนา, pronounced [wát.tʰā.nāː]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise): Ratchathewi, Huai Khwang, Suan Luang, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, and Pathum Wan.
From the Wikipedia article Watthana district (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Things to do11
Chulalongkorn University Auditorium
Cinema and theater · 5.8 km
Chulalongkorn University Auditorium is the main auditorium of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand
Green Bridge
Bridge · 3.7 km
Elevated cycle and footpath in Bangkok, Thailand
Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World
Zoo and aquarium · 5.7 km
Aquarium in Bangkok, Thailand
Museums and landmarks45
Dib International Contemporary Art Museum
Museum · 2.0 km
111 ซอยบ้านกล้วย
Mo-Su 10:00-19:00; Tu off; We off
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Museum · 6.2 km
Art museum and cultural center in Bangkok
Museum of Imagery Technology
Museum · 6.1 km
Museum in Bangkok, Thailand
Palette Art Space
Museum · 0.9 km
An art gallery and cafe offering coffee, beer, artwork and paintings.
1057 ถนนสุขุมวิท
Mo-Su 07:30-20:00
Dib Bangkok
Museum · 2.0 km
Contemporary art museum in Bangkok, Thailand
33 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds42
Benjakitti Park
Park · 2.9 km
Park in the Khlong Toei District of central Bangkok
ถนนรัชดาภิเษก
Mo-Su 04:30-22:00
Khlong Chong Nonsi Public Park
Park · 6.2 km
Park in Bangkok, Thailand
Si Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden
Park · 4.2 km
Park and botanical garden in Thailand
30 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes205
Gold Curry
Restaurant · Japanese, Thai · 1.6 km
Famous for Food Challenges, giving out prizes upwards of 40K Baht...
20/3 ซอยสุขุมวิท 39
Mo-Su 11:00-23:30
8855 Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Pizza, Western, Thai · 3.4 km
4/24-25 Sukhumvit Soi 8
Mo-Su 08:00-23:30
Sun Society
Restaurant · Breakfast, Brunch · 2.2 km
Sun Society is an all-day brunch and breakfast restaurant on Sukhumvit 31 in Bangkok, open from seven in the morning, Wednesday to Monday.
178 ซอยสุขุมวิท 31 แยก 2
We-Mo 07:00-17:00;
Aesops Greek Restaurant & Rooftop
Restaurant · Greek · 2.7 km
FL25, Column Bangkok Hotel 199 Soi Sukhumvit 16 Khlong Toei
Mo-Su 17:00-00:00
Beach Coconuts Bowls Bangkok
Restaurant · Breakfast · 0.8 km
Sukhumvit 53 Unit 101-2 Community Mall 953 Klongton Nua Watthana
Th-Tu 10:00-15:00
193 more on the map.
History
Watthana became a separate district by splitting from Khlong Toei in 1998 to provide better service to its population. The district obtained its name from Princess Galyani Vadhana, the elder sister of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Watthana or Vadhana means 'development'. The area is among the most developed parts of Bangkok.
On 1 January 2009, Watthana was the location of the Santika Club fire, which killed 66 and injured 222.
From the History section of Watthana district on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Education
Several international schools are in Watthana District, including The American School of Bangkok's Sukhumvit campus; Anglo Singapore International School's Anglo campus; Ekamai International School; NIST International School; and Wells International Kindergarten's Thong Lor campus.
Srinakharinwirot University - Prasarnmit Campus is on Sukhumvit 23.
Siam Society - Established in 1904, it offers lectures, exhibits and trips for Thai and foreign residents who are interested in the study of artistic, scientific and cultural affairs of Thailand. On Asok, near Sukhumvit MRT station.
Japan Foundation - On the 10th Floor of Sermmit Tower on Asok Montri Road, the foundation has a library, art exhibits, lectures and film screenings, primarily designed to teach Japanese culture to Thais.
From the Wikipedia article Watthana district, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay46
Churches and places of worship35
Wat Phra Ram 9 Kanchanaphisek
Place of worship · Thai Thammayut · 3.5 km
Shopping96
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries55
New International School of Thailand
School · 3.3 km
ถนนสุขุมวิท ซอย 15
Healthcare51
Emma Clinic (Asoke)
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 km
299/10 ถนนสุขุมวิท 21, Wattana, Bangkok
Map of Watthana
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Getting there and nearby towns
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 km away.
- Khlong Toei 2 km south, about 2 min by car
- Wang Thonglang 7 km northeast, about 7 min by car
- Din Daeng 7 km north, about 7 min by car
- Suan Luang 7 km east, about 7 min by car
- Bang Kapi 8 km northeast, about 8 min by car
- Lat Phrao 9 km north, about 9 min by car
- Dusit 9 km northwest, about 9 min by car
- Bangkok 9 km west, about 9 min by car
- Bang Sue 11 km northwest, about 11 min by car
- Thon Buri 11 km west, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Towns near Watthana
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- ถนนอโศกมนตรี ( สุขุมวิท 21 ) Asok Montri Road (aka Sukhumwit 21 Alley), Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
- สะพานเฉลิมหล้า 56 เขตปทุมวัน กรุงเทพมหานคร (4), กสิณธร ราชโอรส, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chulalongkorn University Auditorium, Supanut Arunoprayote, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Siam Ocean World, Terence Ong, CC BY 2.5
- Kamthieng, Flickr user: neajjean https://www.flickr.com/people/neajjean/, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bangkok Art and Culture Centre building, Cush2k, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jim Thompson House spirit house, BrokenSphere, CC BY 3.0
- M.R. Kukrit’s Heritage Home (6980958709), Johan Fantenberg from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Imaging Technology Museum, ScorpianPK, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bangkok Benjakiti Park 2, Mr.Peerapong Prasutr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021 สวนชูวิทย์ Chuvit Garden, Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Santiphap Park 2, Mx. Granger, CC0
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- Srinakharinwirot University Bangkok Thailand April 2021, Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
- UTCC 2, Mx. Granger, CC0
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- Emporium bangkok, Lerdsuwa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Terminal 21, Sry85, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bangkok hospital building01, BDMS, Public domain
- Thai Port Stadium, www.thai-fussball.com, CC BY 3.0
- โรงพยาบาลคามิลเลียน1, Dharmadana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ตึกโรงพยาบาลพระรามเก้า, Kookaroo, CC BY-SA 3.0
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- วัดใหม่ช่องลม 2, Dharmadana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Benjakitti Forest Park (I), This Photo was taken by Supanut Arunoprayote . Feel free to use any of my images, but please mention me as the author and may send me a message. (สามารถใช้ภาพได้อิสระ..., CC BY 4.0
- Terminal 21 Asok Bangkok 20202021, Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
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