Sathorn boasts an incredible blend of modernity and antiquity.
One of Bangkok’s major business districts, Sathorn, is packed with lots of skyscrapers, offices,
and lavish condominiums. The entire area seems lively with a good range of lavish hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls. While it usually gets overlooked by tourists, Sathorn surely boasts a lot that you simply cannot afford to miss when in Bangkok.
Whether you want to explore delicious food, experience wild nightlife, or just hang out with your close ones, this place is always at your service. Also, it has a certain traditional vibe that will rejuvenate your soul. In this article, we will discuss the most popular tourist attractions in the Sathorn district.
Lumpini Park
Named after the birthplace of Lord Buddha in Nepal, Lumpini Park is a tranquil botanical site that seems like a slice of heaven amidst the concrete jungle. The park spreads 142 acres of land and is home to artificial lakes along with various flora and fauna.
Also, there is a wide range of birds that you can watch for hours. In the morning, the locals gather here to perform exercises.
Sathorn Unique Tower
A 49-story unfinished skyscraper, Sathorn Unique Tower, is commonly known as the Ghost Tower among the locals. Although the plan was to build a high-rise condominium complex, the construction, unfortunately, got abandoned during the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Over the years, the building has been featured in the international news time and again. However, it is believed to be haunted by some people.
Bangkok City Gallery
Bangkok City Gallery is a popular art gallery that exhibits contemporary paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more. Precisely, it features the works of both local as well as international artists. Founded in 2015 by Akapol Op Sudasna and Supamas Phahulo, this gallery also hosts a wide range of cultural programs throughout the year. On the other hand, the building looks amazing with a minimalistic structure.
R. Kurkit’s House
This is a heritage museum dedicated to M. R. Kurkit Pramoj – the former Prime Minister of Thailand. Besides being a politician, Kurkit was also a poet, writer, and artist. The museum is packed with various ceramics, furniture, Buddha images, etc., that once belonged to him. Also, the complex houses a beautiful garden where you can sit back and enjoy the tranquil ambiance.
So, next time you visit Bangkok, do include Sathorn on your bucket list.
