Silom Road (ถนน สีลม) was in the past the main trading
disctrict for a long time and many shop houses are still
lining the roads in the area. Running from the Riverside
(Charoenkrung Road) all the way East to Rama 4 Road, it is located between Sathorn and Suriwongse Roads. During the day, Silom is the City’s banking center as well as jewelry and gems trading area, whereas after sunset it becomes a very famous night spot...
Park
Lumpini Park(Charoenkrung Road) all the way East to Rama 4 Road, it is located between Sathorn and Suriwongse Roads. During the day, Silom is the City’s banking center as well as jewelry and gems trading area, whereas after sunset it becomes a very famous night spot...
Park
The park is a pure escapism from the chaos of the city traffic. A perfect spot for family gatherings over lunch near one of the ponds or a romantic walk at the sunset. In December and January when the weather is cooler, free concerts and shows are organized in the park. Your best chances to catch one of them is to come on Sunday after 5.00 pm.
How to get there : MRT to Lumphini or Si Lom station or BTS to Sala Daeng station. Bus no. 4,13, 22, 45, 47, 141.
Opening hours and admission : daily 06.00 am. - 08.00 pm.
Free admission.
Religious Site
Sri Mahamariamman Temple (Wat Kak)
Sri Mahamariamman Temple was built in 1879. It is a Brahman (Hindu) temple of Shakti sect, which reveres this "mother of the god" The interiors are decorated with a principal image Sri Mahamariamman (Uma Devi), surrounded by Ganesha, Khandakumara, Krisna, Vishnu, Rasmi a Kali. In the courtyard there is a small shrine containing Shiva's Lingam(phallus). Daily rituals are carried out at noon. There is a strict prohibition on taking the photos inside of the temple.
How to get there : Sri Mahamariamman Temple (Wat Kak) is located on the Silom Road. Take the BTS to the Sala Daeng station and walk west along the Silom Road. The temple will be on your left after about 15 minutes.
Christ Church
Christ Church dates back to the early Protestants in the 19th century who laid the foundation for the Protestant Church in Thailand. The first Protestant missionaries arrived in Bangkok in 1828, from the London Missionary Society representing the Church of England. The American Protestants followed over the next three decades. The church was completed on 30 April 1905. Breaking away from the tradition of naming the church after a saint, the members settled for the simple and appropriate name, Christ Church. In 2005 the English church in Convent Road, celebrated its centenary, more than 175 years after the first Protestant missionary set foot in Bangkok.
How to get there : The Christ Church is located on the Convent Road. Take the Skytrain to the Sala Daeng station and walk along the Silom road west. Turn left into the Convent Road and walk until you see the church.
Monument
Impressive two and a half times life-size statue of the King Rama VI overlooks the entrance to the Lumpini Park - the city's green lungs. It was carved by an Italian sculptor Corrado Feroci, also known as Silpa Bhirasri. The statue was erected in 1942.
How to get there : MRT to Si Lom Station or BTS to Sala Daeng Station. Bus no. 4, 13, 22, 45, 47, 141
Admission : Free admission
Museum
Bangkok Sea Shell Museum
Bangkok Sea Shell Museum was created by Mr. Somwang Patthamakhanthin and Ms. Oraphin Sirirat who has loved sea shells since childhood. Museum is located in a three-storey building exhibiting different kinds of sea shells; such as giant sea shells and sea shells of bivalve molluscs in beautiful colors from every corner of the world. In addition the museum hosts a display of unusual sea urchins and an exhibition of artwork about sea shells.
How to get there : Take the BTS to Sala Daeng station and walk for about 20 minutes along the Silom Road west. The Bangkok Seashell museum will be on your left.
Exhibition Centre
Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute
A great place to see cobras, kraits, vipers, pythons and pretty much any other species of over a 180 types of snakes which can be found all around Thailand. You can have your picture taken while holding a giant python and see snakes "milked" of their venom. Daily held lectures and demonstrations are delivered in English and Thai.
How to get there : MRT to Sam Yan station or BTS to Sala Daeng station. Walk to the corner of Henri Dunant Road and Rama IV Road. Walk about 200 metres on Henri Dunant Street. The entrance is on the left side of the street. Bus no. 4, 45, 47, 50, 67, 74, 76, 141 Opening hours : Mon - Fri 08.30 am. - 04.30 pm., Sat - Sun and Public Holidays from 08.30 am. - 01.00 pm.
Venom extraction : Mon - Fri at 11 am. and 2.30 pm. holidays at 11 am.
Slide presentation in English : 30 minutes before venom extraction.
Admission : Adults 200 Baht, Children 50 baht
