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About Thomson

Thomson works well as a base: 5km from Little India.

Thomson is a town located in Singapore. With a population of 29,390, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Thomson sits in Singapore, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Singapore time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Thomson to your route.

About Thomson

Raffles Institution (RI) is an independent educational institution in Singapore. Founded in 1823, it is the oldest school in the country. It provides secondary education for boys only from Year 1 to Year 4, and pre-university education for both boys and girls in Year 5 and Year 6. Since 2007, RI and its affiliated

Read more school Raffles Girls' School have been offering the six-year Raffles Programme, which allows students to skip the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level examinations and proceed to take the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level examinations at the end of Year 6. RI is notable for having produced 96 President's Scholars, three presidents, four prime ministers and chief ministers, four deputy prime ministers, four speakers of Parliament, many Cabinet ministers and Members of Parliament, as well as many chief executive officers of statutory boards, agencies and state-owned companies. Its alumni includes former Prime Ministers Lee Kuan Yew and Goh Chok Tong, former Chief Ministers David Marshall and Lim Yew Hock as well as former Presidents Yusof Ishak, Benjamin Sheares and Wee Kim Wee. Robert Kuok, Southeast Asia's wealthiest man at the turn of the 21st century, is also an alumnus. RI has one of the highest admission rates to top universities such as the Ivy League and Oxbridge. It had the highest number of admissions to the University of Cambridge in the world, with 48 students receiving offers in the 2022 admissions cycle, while 52 were accepted for Oxford and Cambridge combined in 2021, and 77 in 2022 (2nd highest of all schools globally).

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What are the best things to do in Thomson?

Thomson offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Thomson located?

Thomson is located in Singapore, Asia. The coordinates are 1.3492 latitude, 103.8436 longitude.

What is the population of Thomson?

Thomson has a population of approximately 29,390 people, making it a town in Singapore.

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Quick Information

Population
29,390
Continent
Asia
Country
Singapore
Timezone
Asia/Singapore
Coordinates
1.3492, 103.8436

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Singapore

Police
999
Ambulance
995
Fire
995
Driving side
left

ERP electronic road pricing operates in the city centre.

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Worth the detour from Thomson

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Little India

Singapore's most colorful and aromatic neighborhood with Hindu temples, spice shops, flower garlands, and authentic South Indian cuisine.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Singapore Botanic Gardens

A UNESCO World Heritage tropical garden featuring the National Orchid Garden with over 1,000 species and hybrids of orchids.

5 km · about 10 min drive

museum

National Gallery Singapore

Southeast Asia's largest visual arts institution, housed in two beautifully restored national monuments.

7 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Singapore Chinatown

A vibrant district blending traditional Chinese temples, heritage shophouses, bustling hawker centers, and modern bars along Pagoda Street.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Clarke Quay

A colorful riverside quay in Singapore transformed into a vibrant nightlife and dining hub with restored warehouses along the Singapore River.

7 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Merlion

Mythical half-lion half-fish statue spouting water at Marina Bay, the iconic mascot and symbol of Singapore.

7 km · about 15 min drive

racetrack

Marina Bay Street Circuit

Formula 1's original night race venue, a demanding street circuit lit up against Singapore's spectacular skyline.

7 km · about 15 min drive

restaurant

Tiong Bahru Market

A two-storey hawker centre in Singapore's oldest housing estate, where stalls such as Jian Bo Shui Kueh and Hong Heng prawn noodles have traded for decades. Wet market below, food centre above.

7 km · about 15 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Thomson.

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2 km awayPop. 36,080

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2 km awayPop. 9,810

Sembawang Hills Estate

🇸🇬 Singapore

3 km awayPop. 6,850

Serangoon New Town

🇸🇬 Singapore

3 km awayPop. 116,900

Kallang

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3 km awayPop. 101,290

Kampong Potong Pasir

🇸🇬 Singapore

3 km awayPop. 11,720

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