Pathum Wan District

Cosmopolitan Phatum Wan is known for Siam, a mega-mall with stores selling upscale fashion, gadgets, and furniture. The traditional-style, teak Jim Thompson House, with curved roofs and open-air rooms, is a museum showing Asian art and artifacts. Nearby, cutting-edge performances and exhibits draw sophisticated crowds to Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre. Lumpini Park has a running track, playgrounds, and a lake.