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Ratchathewi (Thai: ราชเทวี) pronounced râat-chá-tay-wee is one of 50 administrative districts or "khet" in Bangkok, Thailand. It is also the name of an overhead train station on the BTS Sukhumvit line.

Location

Ratchathewi is located in an area that is commonly regarded as central Bangkok.

Neighboring districts

Bordering districts (from the north clockwise) are:

1. Phaya Thai
2. Din Daeng
3. Huay Khwang
4. Watthana
5. Pathum Wan
6. Pom Prap Sattru Phai
7. Dusit

Subdistricts

Ratchathewi is divided into four subdistricts or "khwaeng".

1. Thung Phaya Thai (ทุ่งพญาไท)
2. Thanon Phaya Thai (ถนนพญาไท)
3. Thanon Phetchaburi (ถนนเพชรบุรี)
4. Makkasan (มักกะสัน)

Shopping

Pratunam (ประตูน้ำ) which in Thai means "water gate", is an extensive area of connected markets and shopping centers located alongside Ratchaprarop Road and Phetburi Road. Notable centers include:

• Pantip Plaza
• Platinum Fashion Mall