Campus and city
Chulalongkorn occupies a large, green campus in the heart of Bangkok between the Siam and Sam Yan districts, woven into the city's main shopping, transit (BTS/MRT) and street-food scene, so students live very much within the capital rather than on an isolated campus. School spirit is strong, with deep traditions, a famous annual football match against rival Thammasat University, and a wide range of clubs and activities. Living costs are low and the food and social scene are exceptional, but the environment is overwhelmingly Thai-medium and Thai-majority (only ~4–5% international), and Bangkok's heat, traffic and seasonal air pollution are part of daily life.