{
  "schema": "landometer.citywiki.article/v1",
  "id": "b0f6b251-46cc-4704-9b60-d8b318fbd094",
  "slug": "kasetsart",
  "url": "https://landometer.com/v3/citywiki/kasetsart?lang=en",
  "json": "https://landometer.com/v3/citywiki/kasetsart.json",
  "language": "en",
  "updatedAt": "2026-08-24T15:50:25.277079+07:00",
  "indexedBySearch": true,
  "pendingBeforeIndexing": [
    "Passed the two-step human review (geography and evidence, then page quality)."
  ],
  "place": {
    "nameEn": "Kasetsart",
    "nameTh": "เกษตรศาสตร์",
    "province": "Bangkok",
    "country": "Thailand",
    "geoNote": "The Bangkhen campus on Ngamwongwan Road, Lat Yao, Chatuchak.",
    "pronunciation": "ga-set-saat"
  },
  "quickAnswer": "Kasetsart (เกษตรศาสตร์) here means Kasetsart University Bangkhen Campus (มหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร์ วิทยาเขตบางเขน), not another university campus or the wider streets carrying the Kasetsart name. Its visitor-facing places include the Ant Museum, the university library and the 55th Anniversary Chaloem Phrakiat Park, while Bangkok Aquarium is closed for repairs. Allow 3–4 hours, check access before travelling and choose one indoor learning stop instead of trying to tour the whole campus.",
  "truthStatement": "Kasetsart University Bangkhen Campus turns a public visit into one focused question about ants, books or cultivated plants inside a 136-hectare institution founded in 1943.",
  "boundary": {
    "headline": "What Kasetsart means here",
    "definitionNote": "Kasetsart (เกษตรศาสตร์) refers here to the Bangkhen campus of Kasetsart University in Lat Yao, Chatuchak. The focus is the campus learning route around its rail entrances, library, Ant Museum and 55th Anniversary Chaloem Phrakiat Park—not Kasetsart University's other campuses, the wider neighbourhood using the Kasetsart name or the BTS station by itself."
  },
  "fit": {
    "summary": "Good for visitors with a specific interest in natural history, agricultural knowledge or university collections.",
    "roles": [
      "Natural-history learners",
      "Independent researchers",
      "Plant learners",
      "Rail-based visitors"
    ]
  },
  "misfit": {
    "summary": "Less ideal for anyone expecting unrestricted museum access or a ready-made sightseeing circuit.",
    "roles": [
      "Spontaneous museum visitors",
      "Aquarium visitors",
      "Anyone avoiding long walks"
    ]
  },
  "practical": {
    "estimatedTime": "3–4 hours, not field-timed",
    "estimatedBudget": "Varies; Tai Pad Thai KU is shown under ฿100, lodging separate",
    "recommendedDuration": "Half day"
  },
  "bestTime": [
    {
      "note": "The strongest choice for a pre-arranged museum question or a library visit; check the unit's current service hours first.",
      "when": "Ordinary weekdays"
    },
    {
      "note": "The campus adds agricultural products, food, research, demonstrations and student goods on announced dates. The 2026 event has finished, and the next dates require a new announcement.",
      "when": "Kaset Fair period"
    }
  ],
  "route": {
    "intro": "This is a choice-based route, not a promise that every stop will be available. Start from the rail entrance, use the library or Ant Museum as the main indoor stop, and add the garden only when time, weather and access allow.",
    "stops": [
      {
        "name": "Kasetsart University BTS Station (สถานีมหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร์)",
        "role": "Rail arrival",
        "headline": "A station added to the campus edge in 2019"
      },
      {
        "name": "Office of the University Library at Chuang Kasetsilpakan Building (สำนักหอสมุด ณ อาคารช่วงเกษตรศิลปการ)",
        "role": "Public knowledge service",
        "headline": "Printed collections inside the older library building"
      },
      {
        "name": "Ant Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์มด)",
        "role": "Natural-history stop",
        "headline": "Ants explained through bodies, nests and relationships"
      },
      {
        "name": "55th Anniversary Chaloem Phrakiat Park (สวนเฉลิมพระเกียรติ 55 พรรษา สมเด็จพระเทพรัตนราชสุดาฯสยามบรมราชกุมารี)",
        "role": "Outdoor learning stop",
        "headline": "New Theory agriculture beside grouped plant collections"
      }
    ]
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "a": "It means Kasetsart University Bangkhen Campus (มหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร์ วิทยาเขตบางเขน), not the university's other campuses or the wider neighbourhood around the station.",
      "q": "What does Kasetsart mean on this page?"
    },
    {
      "a": "The library publishes membership and fee information for the public. Check current eligibility, documents, service hours and fees before travelling.",
      "q": "Can members of the public use the university library?"
    },
    {
      "a": "The university describes it as a visitor learning resource but asks people to coordinate with museum staff before arriving.",
      "q": "Can I visit the Ant Museum?"
    },
    {
      "a": "No. Its operator says the aquarium is closed for building and system repairs until a reopening announcement is made.",
      "q": "Is Bangkok Aquarium open?"
    },
    {
      "a": "Use Kasetsart University BTS station and Exit 1, or Bangkhen station on the Red Line for the Vibhavadi side. Check signs and your return gate on arrival.",
      "q": "How do I arrive without a car?"
    },
    {
      "a": "No. The 2026 fair ran from 30 January to 7 February and has ended. A future fair needs its own university announcement.",
      "q": "Is Kaset Fair part of an ordinary visit?"
    }
  ],
  "caveats": [
    "Bangkok Aquarium is closed for repairs until its operator announces a reopening.",
    "Check Ant Museum, library, garden, gate and internal transport conditions before travelling.",
    "The complete route has not been field-checked for crossings, ramps, surfaces or accessible toilets."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "publisher": "CityMETER",
      "title": "Tourism dataset for Kasetsart",
      "url": null,
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "Base attraction set: Ant Museum, Bangkok Aquarium and 55th Anniversary Chaloem Phrakiat Park; Kaset Fair dates and descriptions for 2024–2026."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "CityMETER",
      "title": "Restaurant and Hotel datasets for Kasetsart",
      "url": null,
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "Restaurant metric of 125, 77 named restaurant points, five supplied food venues, and KU Home's 100 rooms and ฿900–2,500 room range. The metric and named-point totals come from different dataset layers and are not interchangeable."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "Kasetsart University",
      "title": "KU Campus Information — Bangkhen Campus",
      "url": "https://www.ku.ac.th/en/campus-information/",
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "Bangkhen campus identity, Ngamwongwan Road location, 136-hectare area and founding date of 2 February 1943."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "Kasetsart University",
      "title": "Map and travel to Kasetsart University",
      "url": "https://www.ku.ac.th/th/kasetsart-university-map",
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "BTS Exit 1, Bangkhen Red Line exits 7 and 8, and the two rail approaches to Bangkhen campus."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "BTS",
      "title": "BTS operating history",
      "url": "https://www.bts.co.th/info/info-history.html",
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "Kasetsart University station opening on 4 December 2019 as part of a four-station extension."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "Kasetsart University",
      "title": "Office of the University Library",
      "url": "https://www.ku.ac.th/th/office-of-library",
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "Chuang Kasetsilpakan Building name, printed collections, electronic-library services and changeable library hours."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "Office of the University Library, Kasetsart University",
      "title": "Library membership and service information",
      "url": "https://www.lib.ku.ac.th/2024/article/view/174",
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "Public membership pathway, service categories and the need to check current fees and conditions."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "Kasetsart University",
      "title": "KU Learning Resources",
      "url": "https://www.ku.ac.th/th/learning-resources",
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "Ant Museum location, 2001 founding, four display themes, magnifier, advance coordination and admission information; aquarium history and earlier visitor information."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "Kasetsart University",
      "title": "Museums at Kasetsart University",
      "url": "https://mku.human.ku.ac.th/",
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "The museum network as an inventory derived from a 2014 survey, with 2017 project context rather than current opening status."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "Department of Agriculture, Horticulture Research Institute",
      "title": "Visits to the 55th Anniversary Chaloem Phrakiat Park",
      "url": "https://www.doa.go.th/hort/?cat=44",
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "Garden purpose, 2010 creation, New Theory agriculture learning area and grouped plant collections."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "Bangkok Aquarium",
      "title": "Closure notice",
      "url": "https://www.facebook.com/BkkAquariumcom/photos/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%96%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%B8%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%A7%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%AF-%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%8B%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87-%E0%B9%86-%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B1%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%88/1760340770821693/",
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "Closure for building and system repairs until a reopening announcement."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "Kasetsart University",
      "title": "Kaset Fair 2026 announcement",
      "url": "https://www.ku.ac.th/th/news1/view/%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A9%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%9F%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C-%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%B5-2569",
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "Past 2026 fair dates, agricultural products, food, research, technology, demonstrations and student activities."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "Kasetsart University",
      "title": "KU Food and Drink",
      "url": "https://www.ku.ac.th/en/food-and-drink",
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "KU Canteen 1, KU Avenue and the range of food centres distributed across Bangkhen campus."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "Wongnai",
      "title": "Tai Pad Thai KU at KU Canteen 1",
      "url": "https://www.wongnai.com/restaurants/245742Ou-%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%9C%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A2-ku-%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C18-%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%871",
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "Canteen location, noodle-focused menu and under-฿100 price band; hours remain time-sensitive."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "Kasetsart University Parking",
      "title": "KU Parking map",
      "url": "https://kuparking.ku.ac.th/",
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "Four named campus parking buildings and live availability display."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "CityWiki",
      "title": "Published reference boundary for Kasetsart",
      "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/montri-th/CityWiki-V5/main/public/data/releases/citywiki-bangkok-top100-adaptive-v2-2026-08-09/boundaries/b0f6b251-46cc-4704-9b60-d8b318fbd094.geojson",
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "Approximate reference line used to scope the campus learning route; it is not a legal university boundary."
    },
    {
      "publisher": "Wikimedia Commons",
      "title": "Main Auditorium of Kasetsart University",
      "url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Main_Auditorium_of_Kasetsart_University.jpg",
      "accessed": "2026-08-24",
      "supports": "Hero image file, creator attribution and public-domain dedication."
    }
  ],
  "image": {
    "url": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Main_Auditorium_of_Kasetsart_University.jpg",
    "alt": "Main Auditorium of Kasetsart University",
    "author": "Apichart Khunnawatbandit",
    "license": "Public domain",
    "licenseUrl": null,
    "source": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Main_Auditorium_of_Kasetsart_University.jpg"
  }
}