Pathum Wan
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Pathum Wan is central Bangkok's shopping and hospital district, covering Siam, Chidlom, Ploenchit and Lumphini. It has a dense mix of mall-based aesthetic clinics, dental centres and major hospital outpatient services, all close to the BTS and MRT.
Pathum Wan includes Siam Square, Ratchaprasong and the area around Lumphini Park. Large malls such as Siam Paragon, CentralWorld and Central Chidlom host many skin, dental and laser clinics, and Chulalongkorn University and its teaching hospital are nearby.
The district suits visitors staying in central hotels: clinics are reachable on foot or one BTS stop from most hotels on Ploenchit and Rama I roads.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pathum Wan good for medical tourists?
Yes. It is central, well served by BTS and MRT, and has many clinics inside major malls near tourist hotels.
Getting there
BTS / MRT stations
BTS Siam, Chit Lom, Phloen Chit, Ratchadamri, National Stadium; MRT Lumphini, Sam Yan, Silom
Neighbourhoods
Siam, Chidlom, Ploenchit, Lumphini, Ratchaprasong, Sam Yan