Kao Karoen Express

Kao Karoen Express is in Rong Mueang, Pathum Wan, Bangkok. Kao Karoen Express is situated nearby to Charu Mueang Sport Pitch, as well as near the library Baan Nang Sue.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Wat Chamni Hatthakan and Jim Thompson House.

Wat Chamni Hatthakan

Buddhist temple

Photo: กสิณธร ราชโอรส, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Wat Chamni Hatthakan is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 220 metres northwest of Kao Karoen Express.

The Jim Thompson House is a museum in central Bangkok, Thailand, housing the art collection of American businessman and architect James Harrison Wilson Thompson or simply Jim Thompson, the museum designer and former owner. Jim Thompson House is situated 1 km east of Kao Karoen Express.

MBK Center

Shopping center

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MBK Center, also known by its former name as Mahbunkhrong, is a large shopping mall in Siam area, Bangkok, Thailand. At eight storeys, the center contains around 2,000 shops, restaurants and service outlets. MBK Center is situated 1 km east of Kao Karoen Express.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Silom and Siam Square.

Silom

Photo: Jarcje, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Silom is the closest Bangkok gets to Wall Street, with glistening skyscrapers all boasting the names of financial institutions. However, the character of the area changes after nightfall: the small sois between Silom Road and Surawong Road come alive with people who are out for a good time, and Patpong's well-known "red light" district is often a sought-out location.

Siam Square

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Siam Square area is Bangkok's main shopping drag and its BTS Skytrain station is often considered as the centre of the city. This article expands the area to include Ratchaprasong, Phloen Chit Road and Chulalongkorn University.