{"id":"3a574659-95a1-4f96-8440-7c2150295e7d","slug":"western-union","name":"Western Union","bgm_category":"finance","category":"Money Transfer","subcategories":["Money transfer service"],"district":"Pathum Wan","sub_district":"Pathum Wan","neighborhood":"Pathum Wan","address":"999/9, 6th floor (Inside Central), Central World, Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330","postal_code":"10330","latitude":13.7452607,"longitude":100.5393829,"status":"published","is_active":true,"noindex":false,"updated_at":"2026-06-12T00:27:23.489Z","last_checked_at":"2026-06-12T00:27:23.489Z","google_rating":3.1,"google_review_count":"81","price_range":null,"phone":"+66 2 683 1632","website":"https://www.westernunion.com/th/en/home.html","cover_image":null,"opening_hours":{"Friday":["11AM-8PM"],"Monday":["11AM-8PM"],"Sunday":["11AM-8PM"],"Tuesday":["11AM-8PM"],"Saturday":["11AM-8PM"],"Thursday":["11AM-8PM"],"Wednesday":["11AM-8PM"]},"description":"Western Union is a money transfer service in the Pathum Wan area of Pathum Wan. The branch draws steady demand from workers in the nearby offices, hotel guests in the area, and shoppers from the retail developments in the district. Customers from across Pathum Wan and Ratchathewi use the branch to send money internationally through the Western Union network. The network reaches more than 200 countries, making it a practical choice for expatriates who support family overseas. It is equally useful for Thai nationals who send regular remittances abroad. No Thai bank account is required, which is an important point for newer arrivals still working through local banking formalities. A valid ID is all you need to initiate a transfer at the counter. You pay in cash or by card at the agent depending on what the branch accepts. The recipient collects funds at any Western Union location in the destination country, usually within minutes of the payment being processed.\n\nThe Pathum Wan branch sits within BTS reach, connecting it directly to the Sukhumvit and Silom corridors. Staff at Bangkok Western Union branches typically manage basic English, which helps foreign senders navigate the process without significant difficulty. The branch works well for customers sending remittances to Southeast Asia on a regular monthly basis. It is also practical for those transferring emergency funds to Europe or the Americas. Review the Western Union app before your visit to see the full fee for your specific destination. That step helps you arrive at the counter with a clear cost expectation rather than facing a surprise.","our_take":"Speed is the main advantage here rather than the exchange rate on offer. The Pathum Wan branch is easy to reach by BTS from most of central Bangkok and keeps the process straightforward for first-time senders. Review the Western Union app before visiting to see the full fee for your specific destination corridor.","custom_description":null,"hook":"Western Union in Pathum Wan processes international money transfers to over 200 countries without requiring a Thai bank account. It is accessible by BTS from central Bangkok, and staff with basic English capability help foreign senders complete transactions without difficulty at the counter.","meta_title":null,"meta_description":null,"og_title":null,"og_description":null,"og_image":null,"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","canonical_url":null,"is_featured":false,"is_verified":false,"amenities":["Service options: On-site services"],"property_specs":null,"features":{"Service options":{"On-site services":true}},"attributes":{},"faq_items":[],"ai_generated_image":false,"street_view_image":null,"owner_uploaded_image":null,"has_real_photo":false,"image_source":"removed_pending_placeholder","image_generated_at":null,"menu_link":null,"line_id":null,"google_maps_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Western+Union/@13.7452607,100.53938289999999,14z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sWestern+Union!3m4!1s0x30e29ecfc31ca787:0xf2dd528ecd00af37!8m2!3d13.7452607!4d100.53938289999999","subscription_tier":"free","description_generated_at":null,"content_status":"approved","focus_keyword":null,"wifi_available":null,"created_at":"2026-02-20T13:24:13.427Z","owner_verified_at":null}