Ratchathewi

Ratchathewi is an administrative district in central Bangkok comprising four sub-districts that form the area. The district is well-served by multiple BTS Skytrain stations that make it easy to move around the city using public transportation.

The district was established as an independent area in 1989, named after a royal consort to King Chulalongkorn. The Victory Monument within it was built to honor soldiers who died during the conflict with France in the 1940s.

The Victory Monument stands at the heart of the district as a focal point where locals and visitors gather. The surrounding streets have become a natural meeting place, with the monument shaping how people navigate and interact with this central area.

The area is easiest to explore using the several BTS Skytrain stations that run through it, offering direct connections to other parts of the city. Using a station as your starting point helps you navigate between the different sub-areas.

Bueng Makkasan, an artificial lake within the district, serves as a critical part of Bangkok's flood management system. Few visitors realize this body of water plays such an important role in protecting the surrounding neighborhoods.

Location: Bangkok

Inception: November 9, 1989

Website: http://bangkok.go.th/ratchathewi

GPS coordinates: 13.75889,100.53444

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03