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A Hindu shrine that houses a statue of Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of the Hindu creation god Brahma.

This temple is between the two largest shopping centres of Thailand and is still often overlooked. While it is not as remarkable as the temples found in Rattanakosin, it is a reminder of the spiritual history of Thailand. Wat Pathum was founded in 1857 by King Mongkut (Rama IV) when the area was surrounded by canals and rice fields. It was built to function as a place of worship close to the Sra Pathum Palace. At the temple is the Phra Meru Mas, a reconstruction of the crematorium of the Princess Mother, whose remains were transferred here after her cremation at Sanam Luang. During the May 2010 red shirt protests the temple was a safe haven for protesting women and children.

With about 4,000 seats and 25 screens, this has got to be one of the largest cinemas in Asia. The complex includes three separately branded cinemas. The Siam Pavalai is a 1,200-seat theatre, the largest of the bunch and even concerts take place here. The six "Ultra Screen" cinemas are much more luxurious and have reclining seats. Enigma is a members-only cinema with lounge seats.

The largest aquarium in Southeast Asia, exhibiting over 30,000 marine animals from all over the world and featuring a wide range of rare and exotic species. The area of the aquarium spans over 10,000 sq m, as wide as two football fields. The aquarium also offers a "dive with the sharks" package where you can scuba dive in the oceanarium side by side with sharks and rays, plus a "5D Cinema EXTREME" with specially rigged seats to add a kick to the typical 3D film experience.

Going to see a film here is a great night out. You get a few hours in a plush theatre house, complete with air conditioning, assigned seats and the newest technology (including IMAX and 3D glasses). All the new Hollywood releases are featured nightly, but you can also pick most Thai films as they have English subtitles (inquire at the desk first to be sure this is the case). Don't forget the mandatory standing ovation to the King before the film starts.

It has moved from the sois of Siam Square into the Siam Square One shopping centre. Worth seeking out as they do nice Thai, herbal, oil and foot massages, as well as aromatherapy. They also have branches in Silom and Sukhumvit.