Silom isn’t the place to go for the usual types of attractions visitors go for, but there a number of interesting places to visit and enjoy during your visit here. Check out the temples, museums, or other sites to experience culture, art, and sports in Thailand.
Kathmandu Art Gallery is an excellent way to experience Thai art in Silom. By visiting an exhibition, you will see some impressive work by young and new photographers. Prints are for sale, as are a number of other objects related to photography, the arts, or Thai culture. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday.
Christ Church is an Anglican church that dates back to the early 1900s. Here many missionaries and other European (mostly English) arrivals designed a simple but interesting-looking building for their services. The church is still active today. Visitors looking to admire the stained glass or other decorative and religion items can do so from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. It is located on Convent Road.
The Snake Farm at Rama IV and Henry Dunant Road will bring you near to some amazing creatures. Their venom has been distracted, so don’t worry as you enjoy exhibits and shows featuring cobras, vipers, and other snakes. You will have plenty of opportunities to view the snakes up close and learn about their lives and environment. The Snake Farm is open on weekends from 8:30 a.m. to noon. On weekdays, you can visit from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Located on Charoen Krung, Bangkokian Museum is a small museum located inside two old houses. These traditional buildings are made of wood and have an interesting architecture that will interest anyone who appreciates art and culture. There is also a lovely garden outside. It can be visited Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is free.
Sri Mariamman Temple is an attractive temple painted in beautiful colors, accentuating the intricately carved and designed décor. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Mariamman. Dating back more than 150 years, Sri Mariamman features fascinating representations of gods and goddesses. The temple can be visited from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is located at the intersection of Silom and Pan Roads.
At Lumpini Park, you can enjoy a little bit of nature in the city. It is located on Rama IV Road and can be visited from 4:30 a.m. to 9 .m. This park has plenty of shady trees, grass, and walking space. It is very large, measuring at more than 500,000 square kilometers.
The Bangkok Seashell Museum is a fascinating museum that features amazing shells from around the world. You will find plenty of explanations and information about what you are seeing, so don’t worry if you’re not familiar with this type of science. You might be surprised by how diverse and interesting seashells can be. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is located across from Lerdsin Hospital.