15 Tourist Routes Around BK - English PDF
15 Tourist Routes Around BK - English PDF
15 Tourist Routes Around BK - English PDF
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important principal Buddha images
Wat Kanmatuyaram
This temple was built at the end of
the reign of King Rama IV by Mrs.
Klip Sakhonwasi who donated her floral
garden for the temple to be built. Later,
the son of Mrs. Klip Sakhonwasi who
was Phra Darunraksa (Kan Sakhonwasi)
offered his services to be a royal page
of King Rama IV. When the construction
was completed, Mrs. Klip Sakhonwasi
graciously requested for the temple to be named as “Wat Kanmatuyaram”, which means “the
temple that the mother of Mr. Kan founded”. The area of this temple is a somewhat narrow important
place of worship with an upside-down Sri Lankan-style bell-shaped chedi that is an imitation of the
Dhamek Stupa in India, and in the chapel, there are wall murals of the Buddha’s life.
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
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It is a Chinese temple under the responsibility
of Thailand Chinese Buddhist sect in which
the temple received royal donations from King
Rama V the Great. This temple was built in
1871 and took 8 years to be completed. It is in
the Southern Chinese architectural style of
Taechio artisans and was planned according to
the royal temple style, which has Wihan Thao Chatulokban that comprises the principal Buddha
image in the main chapel. Behind the main chapel is the chapel of the deities that is built of wood
and brick that are considered as important materials. From the entrance to Wihan Thao
Chatulokban, there are 4 statues (2 on each side) in the uniform of a Chinese warrior, and the
Chinese people call them “Si Tai Thiang Uang” referring to the deities that protect the 4 directions
next to Wihan Thao Chatulokban. These are chapels, which enshrine the 3 principle images of the
temple consisting of Phra Sakyamuni, Phra Amitabha, and Phra Phaisachai Khuru. Besides this,
there are another 58 deities. Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Wat Leng Noei Yi) is open daily for
performing rituals from 06.00 - 18.00 Hrs.
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The Royal Plaza (The Equestrian
Statue of King Rama V the Great)
Also known as the Equestrian Statue of
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King Rama V the Great, it was built during
the reign of King Rama V the Great. It is a
large area in front of the Ananta
Samakhom Throne Hall and Suan
Amphon in Dusit district. The important
aspect is this place is the location of
the memorial to King Rama V the Great,
which was modelled on the statue of
King Louis XIV of France when King
Histo ri ca l T ra ce s Rama V the Great travelled to Europe
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for the second time.
Later, it was
enshrined on a
pedestal in front of
Dusit Palace on the
occasion of the 40th
anniversary of the
King’s accession to the throne. The King officiated at the opening ceremony.
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Is located nearby the Equestrian Statue of King Rama V the Great
on the corner of Phitsanulok Road and Ratchadamnoen
Nok Avenue. In the past, King Rama V the Great had
the Palace built to be a royal residence for Field
Marshal His Royal Highness Prince Chakrabongse
Bhuvanath. The architecture is in the Classic Baroque
style like an Italian villa in a cream colour with stucco
patterns. The Palace has 3 storeys. The lower floor is
the throne hall, reception hall and recreation room. The
second floor is the Prince’s private room, the Princess’
private room, bedroom, dressing room, bathroom, and
Buddha image room. The top floor is a bedroom. In the Palace, there
is another palace, which is the Chitralada Royal Villa that is a yellow
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building with a red roof and decorated in the Classic European
Police Museum, style. Around the Palace is very shady because there
Parutsakawan Palace is a garden and many trees.
It was established by the Ministry of Interior and is located in the
grounds of Parutsakawan Palace. The surrounding area comprises 2 attractive
buildings: Chitralada Villa and the Police Museum, which
displays an exhibition of the history of the Royal Thai Police
from the past till the present, as well as tools and guns of
various periods. In the interior of the building, there are
many rare historical photographs. Besides this, the Police
Museum has exhibitions of objects in numerous important
cases of the past and also a collection of various
evidence; however, some areas are not open to the
general public. This place is popular for tourists, as it is
beautiful and can attract large numbers of people to visit.
It is open from Wednesday-Sunday from 10.00-16.00 Hrs.
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Wat Benchamabophit
Dusitwanaram
Ratchaworawihan
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It is a first-class royal temple and there is no
evidence of when the chapel was built.
Originally, it was called Wat Laem or Wat Sai
Thong. Later, it received a new name of Wat
Benchamabophit from King Rama IV. The name
means the temple of the 5th king that renovated
this temple. When King Rama V the Great built Suan
Dusit, he renovated the temple and gave it the name Wat
Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram.
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Nang Loeng Market 05
It is an old market, which is regarded as
the first market on land in Thailand and is
located on Nakhon Sawan Road. Originally,
it was an old wooden market with many
crowded shops, but later, it was renovated.
At present, the Market is like a collection
for eating various well-known food and
desserts; e.g., Sakhu Sai Mu Mae Sa-ing, Pet
Phalo, Sor Roongroj, Sai Krok Pla Naem, Bami
Kiao Nang Loeng, Hoi Khrok Sukanya, etc. During 10.00-13.30 Hrs., this market will be especially
bustling because it is the time that many shops begin to open and many people will come to buy
food, drinks, desserts, and various appliances. However, after 14.00 Hrs., the shops will start to
slowly close, but some shops will stay open till the night or some will only open at night.
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3. Wihan Luangpho Barami has a Buddha image paired with Wat Sunthon Thammathan. The local
people always come to worship because there is a legend telling of its sacredness till it became
known far and wide to Buddhists. Consequently, the temple installed Luangpho Barami in the chapel. Ban Narasilp
4. Memorial to the Critics or Luangpu Thup, originally from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, was the Located on Lan Luang Road near Wat Sunthon Thammathan, it was
former abbot of Wat Sunthon Thammathan. He ordained as a monk in this temple and later was founded by a dramatic arts troupe during the reign of King Rama
appointed as the abbot. He was a pioneer and continually developed the temple until his death. VI. This troupe would conduct various performances including
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Ban Silp or Nang Loeng Art well as Thai music. It eventually became the first Thai film
production company known as 'Narasilp Cinema'. From Umbrella
Is next to Wat Sunthon Thammathan and is a photography shop that was the first shop in the past to the present, Ban Narasilp has been a r a
Thailand to make stone lockets. It is an old shop on Nakhon Sawan Road that was born with place that has provided knowledge about dance Came Good
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man who came to work in Thailand and invented the method of making quality stone lockets to general public. Besides this, it is also a
sell. At that time, they were popular and made Nang Loeng Art become well-known. Presently, source of costume production for the Sun
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across from the overpass to enter the Taweethapisek School. It is a
famous noodles shop on Arun Amarin Road. During the day, the shop
will mainly sell noodles and in the evening, will sell ordered food from
various delicious dishes; e.g., noodles with pork and beef, Kuai Tiao Tom
Yam, Luk Chin Ping, pork satay, omelet with crab, Tom Khlong, as well as
desserts and much more. This well-known tasty food has made large
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open from 08.00 Hrs. till midnight.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan (Temple of Dawn)
Is an ancient temple built in the Ayutthaya Era
and is located on the western bank of the Chao
Phraya River. Originally, it was called “Wat Makok”
from the name of Tambon Bang Makok. Later, the
name was changed to “Wat Makok Nok” then in
the Thon Buri Era, King Taksin the Great had a
royal intention of giving it a new name as “Wat
Chaeng”. After, this temple existed till the
Rattanakosin Era in which during the reign of King
Rama II, the King conducted the restoration of the Buddha image by hand and enshrined it to be
the principle image in the main hall as well as renamed it to be “Wat Arun Ratchatharam”, but in
the reign of King Rama IV, the temple was renovated again and the name was changed to
“Wat Arun Ratchawararam” as it is still called today.
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the temple very noticeable to visitors who come to make merit.
Wat Prayurawongsawat 07
Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha
Wat Anongkharam Worawihan
(Wat Anong)
Is a temple that was
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Phitchayat (Tat Bunnag) dedicated constructed in the early
his coffee plantation to build a Rattanakosin Period.
temple in 1828. It was a Originally, this temple was
second-class royal temple located called Wat Noi Kham
nearby the Memorial Bridge in Thaem after the founder
Thon Buri on Prajadhipok Road. who was Thanphuying Noi,
The principle chedi of this temple the wife of Somdet Chao
became renowned worldwide Phraya Borom Maha
when it received an Award of Phitchayat (Tat Bunnag). It
Excellence from the UNESCO was built to be a temple
Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural coupled with Wat Phitchaya
Heritage Conservation. This Phra Borommathat Chedi enshrines the Buddha’s relics. Yatikaram of her husband. Later, King Rama
Inside the temple, there is a main hall of Thai architecture with gables of Bun floral designs, IV gave it a new name as Wat Anongkharam. The interior of the temple has some important
as well as wall murals about the life of the Buddha. The chapel is also in the Thai architecture, which is the main hall that is decorated with stucco on the gables and arches of
architectural style. Inside is enshrined Phra Phuttha Nak (Luangpho Nak) that is a the windows and praised for its beauty similar to the chapel’s window arches.
Buddha image more than 700 years old.
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the Royal Treasury Bureau of
Somdet Chao Phraya Borom
Maha Phitchayat. Later, he
donated 1 rai of land to the
Muslim community because the Muslims residing Wat Phitchaya Yatikaram or Wat Phitchayat
in that area did not have a mosque for conducting religious activities. Is located at Saphan Phut in Khlong San district by the bank of
Khlong Ban Somdet Chao Phraya. Originally, it was an
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buildings to be a commemorative museum. The area was made into a community public completed, it received the honour from King
park for the people to relax as well as conduct ceremonies or activities of various Rama III to be named “Wat Phraya Yatikaram”. Sun
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Bangkok Metropolitan Museum
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Was established by the Tourism Division; Culture,
Sports and Tourism Department; Bangkok Metropolitan
Administration. The project began in 1913 by constructing the first part in 4 pilot
areas: Bang Rak, Samphanthawong, Bangkok Noi, and Bang Khun Thian. Later, another 23 areas
were set up. This museum was established for the function of providing education, information and
knowledge about various objects relating to history, local wisdom, society and cultural traditions.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Museum was constructed as a 2-storey Thai-style wooden house. In the
past, it was the residence of a high-ranking police officer, but later was bought to be used as a
museum. The highlights are the interior that tell about Thai history since the reign of King Rama I
the Great when the King moved the capital as well as about important people and numerous
rare ancient objects.
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It was established by the Treasury
Department together with the Coin Museum on Phra Athit Road by Khlong Bang Lamphu
near Pom Phra Sumen. The Treasury Department restored the building of the Teachers Council of
Thailand Publishing House to be a modern museum, which displays ancient objects and tells
about the history as well as integrates demonstrations of the way of life of the Bang Lamphu
community in the past.
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Coin Museum
Located on Chakrapong
Road, it was established by the
Treasury Department, so to let the Thai people
be aware of the value and importance of Thai currency as well as be a historical record
informing them about the past way of Thai life, society, economy, and arts and culture. The
Treasury Department, thus, modified the building of the Division of Banknote Management to be
the “Coin Museum” to be a historical centre relating to the country’s currency. The interior of
the Museum is divided into 3 floors in which each zone has exhibitions and a library
together with a knowledge activity room regarding currency.
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as shower rooms for cyclists. Admission is
free. anniversary of his passing.
Hall of Sculpture
Is located in the office of the Fine Arts
Department in the area of Wang Tha Phra, Na
Phrathat Road. It is a tall building and the interior
has sculptures of numerous national artists,
especially the works of Professor Silpa Bhirasri, the
pioneer of contemporary Thai art education, as well
as other artists who were the Professor’s students.
Besides this, it is also a centre that compiles sculptural
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Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit Ratchaworamahawihan information, so it is a research centre of fine arts as
Originally, it was called Wat Salak and built in the Ayutthaya Era. Later, King Rama I the well as arranges exhibitions to disseminate art
Great founded Krung Rattanakosin (Bangkok) as the capital and restored Wat Salak as knowledge to students and the interested general public. At present, the sculptures
well as constructed the Front Palace then he changed the name to be Wat are under the care of the Office of Traditional Arts, and it is regarded as a place that promotes
Nipphanaram. After the King had conducted the chanting ceremony, he renamed the art tourism and disseminates knowledge to the public.
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Sao Ching Cha
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Is located in front of Wat Suthat
Thepphawararam Ratchaworamahawi-
han and was constructed to perform the
Swinging Ceremony, a ritual of the
Brahmin-Hindu religion. This ceremony
has been discontinued since the reign
of King Rama VII. This site is another
b of
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symbol of Bangkok and is a valuable
cultural heritage. The large, tall, red
Rattan pillars are located on a circular base
of white washed stone with a pair of
wooden pillars and 2 supporting
pillars made of teak wood. At
present, the Fine Arts
Department has registered Sao
Ching Cha as an important national ancient site, and
it has been continually restored in which the most
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Thepphawararam
that are used in preparing the medicine, which has
been sold for more than 100 years.
Ratchaworamahawihan (Phra Phuttha Setthamuni)
Is a first-class royal temple in which King Rama I the Great founded and gave the
full name as “Wat Maha Suthawat” and constructed the chapel to enshrine Phra Sri
Sakyamuni (Phra To), but he passed away before it was finished, so it was given
other names of Wat Phra Yai and Wat Sao Ching Cha. In the reign of King Rama II,
the King continued its construction but it was not completed until the reign of King
Rama III and was bestowed the name as “Wat Suthat Thepphawararam”.
Then in the reign of King Rama IV, the King named
the principal Buddha images in the chapel, main hall
and sermon hall as “Phra Sri Sakyamuni”, “Phra
Phuttha Tri Lokachet” and “Phra Phuttha Setthamuni”,
respectively. Besides this, the interior of the temple
also enshrines a memorial to King Ananda Mahidol
(Rama VIII) as well.
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Dev Mandir 05
Is located in the Sao Ching Cha area and was constructed after the building of the Hindu Samaj
Association and Bharat Vidyalaya were completed. The Hindu Samaj Association conducted a
ceremony for the sacred earth that was bought from 4 important Buddhist locations: Lumphini,
Bodhgaya, Sarnath, and Kushinagar for auspiciousness. Inside this temple, there are many marble
idols enshrined in which the most important idols are Vishnu,
Narayana, and Lakshmi that are the principle
images. Besides this, there are other images; e.g.,
Brahma, the Goddess of the Ganges, Ganesh,
Mother Durga, and Lord Buddha. Many devotees
come to pay homage, but most of them will ask
for a blessing regarding love.
Wat Thepthidaram 09
This is a third-class royal temple on Maha Chai Road near Wat
in the category of visual art integrated copper and bronze to use for the roofing design and
decorations that resulted it to be black. The Fine Arts Department together with Wat
Ratchanatdaram restored the Mondop to be gold as well.
Ratchanatdaram. Originally, it was called Wat Ban Phraya Krai
Suan Luang, and was a temple that
King Rama III had constructed to
pay tribute to his daughter,
Princess Vilas. The important
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This is a 2-storey golden teak wood house in the Colonial
places of this temple is the style that is more than 100 years old. The structure of
stupas in the 4 directions Baan Dinso has been renovated from the former old
that are the work of house of the reign of King Rama V the Great to be a
artisans during the reign of King Rama III and the walls of the main hall that have
funnel-like float filles. It used to be the residence of Sunthon Phu, a renowned poet of boutique hostel. In preserving the image of the old house,
Krung Rattanakosin (Bangkok) when he ordained as a monk. At present, there is a kudi this guaranteed it to receive an Architectural Conservation
called “Ban Kawi” (home of the poet) that has been opened as a museum. Award from the Association of Siamese Architects under
the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, which was part
of the preservation and restoration of an old community house of
Pom Mahakan “Trok Silp”, which has its original architecture as well.
Is located nearby Phan Fa Lilat Bridge connecting with Maha Chai Road. It was constructed
during the reign of King Rama I the Great and was 1 of 14 forts built to protect the city. It
is an octagonal shape with a surrounding wall with 2 levels. It was the major
eastern fort of Bangkok, but now, there are only 2 forts remaining in
which Pom Mahakan is one of them. The Fine Arts Department Umbrella
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Also known as the Thewet Market
is one of the oldest markets of Bangkok
Wat Rachathiwat Ratchaworawihan that is a centre of the community. Its main
Is a temple Somdet Phra Bawornrajchao Maha Sura Singhanat founded as “Wat Samo Rai”, which area is divided into 2 zones: The source of
was continually restored from the reigns of King Rama I the Great till King Rama III. Then in the fresh food in which the entrance is near the
reign of King Rama IV, it was restored again and the King bestowed a new name as “Wat bridge crossing Khlong Maha Nak and the
Rachathiwat Wihan” that means “the temple is the residence of the King”, and it was the first plant market that is inside and on the opposite
temple that initiated the Dhammayut Nikaya sect. side of the road of Thewet Market (the
entrance to Wat Noranath Suntharikaram). The
area of the Thewet Market is regarded as another
place that has numerous restaurants. Besides this, it is also the source of raw ingredients that
people take home to make for themselves. This market is open for people to visit, shop, and eat
every day, so it especially bustling in the early morning and before getting too late.
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Sathon Pier 01
Is like another important
transportation link of Bangkok, as it
is located in the Central Business
District in the area of the Bang Rak
, Market nearby Charoen Krung, Silom and
fa ithsures Sathon Roads. It can also connect to the
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numf Thai-rn-Ind Thon Buri; the Chao Phraya Express Boat that stops at
o este various places in the old city of Bangkok to Nonthaburi province
W and Ratburana district, and the Khlong Dao Khanong passenger
boat. There are also tourist service boats for various hotels’ guests
nearby as well as boat services to sightsee along the Chao Phraya River or
the canals of Thon Buri. It is the only pier by the Chao Phraya River that links
with the BTS at the Saphan Taksin Station.
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Is located in Bang Rak district
and was first constructed in a
Thai style by Pastor Pascal, a
Thai-Portuguese to pay
worship to the Mother Mary
when she ascended to Heaven.
It is the main Roman Catholic
cathedral of Bangkok and 3
schools: Assumption College,
Assumption Convent Silom
School, and Assumptionsuksa
School. The present cathedral
was rebuilt by Rev. Father Emile
August Colombet to receive the
increasing number of Christians. The construction was designed and overseen by a French
architect.
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Customs House
Is situated by the Chao
Phraya River nearby the
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Also known as the Bangkokian Museum, Bang Rak
Mandarin Oriental Hotel. In the district, this is a tourist attraction offering a new
past, it was the location of the perspective in Bangkok. It was established with the
Customs Department, Khlong Toei objective and intention of Achan Waraporn Surawadi,
and was built during the reign of the owner who wanted to arrange the house and
King Rama V the Great to be the property that she inherited from her mother, Mrs.
office for receiving goods tax and Sa-ang Surawadi, to be a museum for future
was called “Phasi Roi Chak Sam”. It generations. After Achan Waraporn had organised
was also known as the “Rong Phasi everything to be a treasure of the city, the Bangkok
Roi Chak Sam” and is a very Metropolitan Administration arranged for the house to be a
valuable historical building, but now it has become deteriorated. Thus, the government pilot project in accordance with the policy for local museums of each district. The display format is
and private sector are in the process of issuing a policy to restore it. the building and objects telling the story about the way of life of the middle-class people of Bangkok
before and after World War 2. The utensils exhibited are mostly those actually used by the owner.
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It was built by To Haroon Bafadel, an
Indonesian from Pantiyanah who migrated
Sueb Sampanthawong Church
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Boon-Itt following an offer by Dr. Arthur Brown,
to settle in Thailand in the area of Muban Secretary General of the Mission Board from New York,
Ton Samrong during the reign of King who had travelled to see projects in various countries.
Rama III. The mosque was constructed to During that time, he saw the royal initiatives of the King
be a place for conducting the religious that would further develop Bangkok and wanted to create
activities of the Muslims in the village. It is an obligation to the new generation of the Bangkok
a single-storey teak wood building with a Christian College that was in the process of constructing a
raised floor. When To Haroon Bafadel passed new building. After moving from Samre to Pramuan Road,
away, his son, Muhammad Yusuf Bafadel, everyone thought that there must be a new church near
became the Imam. Later, the wooden mosque fell into disrepair and the original building the school, which was the beginning of constructing a new
was demolished and a new mosque was built as seen today. The wooden part of the original church that was the location of the Sueb Sampanthawong
mosque has been used as the floor and the pillars. The interior has various Arabic characters Church as of today.
that appear on the top of the walls, which is the carved and fret work of Haji Said from
Pantiyanah, Indonesia.
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General Post Office
This was the first post office in
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Thailand established since the reign of
Also known as Wat Khaek, it is situated on Silom Road and is a Hindu temple that was
built to worship the Goddess Uma, the wife of the God Shiva. Wat Khaek is estimated to
have been built during the reign of King Rama V the Great around 1910-1911 by
a group of South Indians, who came to settle in Southern Thailand. When Mr.
King Rama V the Great. The building’s Vaithi Padayatchi and his family built a house on Silom Road, through
architecture is like an international their faith, they constructed the temple to
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tourist attraction, but also a site that provides a memory for various occasions.
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Bobe Market 01
Is a place well known for inexpensive clothing. Many vendors will come to buy clothing at wholesale
prices to resell. There are both wholesale and retail prices, and it is regarded as one of the places
with the cheapest wholesale clothing as well as one of the largest markets. Besides this, there are
also other small and large accessories; e.g., clocks, bags, shoes, etc. that are sold in stalls. It is like
a commercial building and opens from 07.00 Hrs onward, but the wholesale goods area outside
the market will open around 02.00 Hrs onwards. Many tourists who come to Thailand usually
come to buy goods from here to take home.
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Old Building of the State
Railway of Thailand
The State Railway of Thailand is a
state enterprise under the Ministry of
Transport that is responsible for the
railways of Thailand. There is a total
of 4,070 kilometres of rail lines under
its administration. In the past, the
railways in Thailand were damaged
by bombs during World War 2 in
which funding for their repair was
borrowed from abroad. The World
Bank was the creditor that compelled
the Department of Railways to become
a state enterprise in 1951 when Field
Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram was
Prime Minister following the enactment
of the Railway Act B.E. 2494.
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In that vicinity, it is known as “Ban Nonthi”, as there is a bullock’s stamp that is the emblem of a
high-ranking official of the Ministry of the Palace that is found in some places. It began
construction during the reign of King Rama V the Great when it was still Rattanakosin on 4-5 rai of
land. At that time, there was still no railway to the North, but later when the railway to the North
was officially constructed at Hua Lamphong, part of the land was expropriated.
It was divided into 2 parts in which the
railway line passed through the centre
of the land. Part of it connected with
Khlong Padung Krung Kasem whereas
the other part bordered onto the
Northern railway line and Wat Borom
Niwat Ratchaworawihan. For this
reason, “Ban Nonthi” fronts onto
Rama I Road and backs onto the
shop houses of the Bobe Market.
Wat Chamnihattakan 04
This is a small temple nearby the Kasatsuek
Bridge. There is no clear evidence as to when it
was constructed, but there is an assumption
from the kind of art that it may have been built
in the early Rattanakosin Era, as there is
measured evidence from 1824. The ordination
hall is decorated in the Chinese style. The
gables are decorated with cups and
Chinese-style stucco. The principal Buddha
image is an image subduing Mara.
Inside the temple, there is a pavilion enshrining
Sivali, Maitreya, and Katyayana.
07 Chaloemia Park
Is a park in Ratchathewi district
that has a shady atmosphere and
items of interest like a graffiti wall that
is extremely colourful and makes this
place admired by all generations. The
Ratchaprasong
Intersection
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Is an intersection in the city
Park is open from 05.00 - 19.00 Hrs. centre crossing Ploenchit and
and be reached by the BTS by Ratchadmri Roads. It is also
embarking at the Ratchathewi Station. an important commercial hub
Then walk for about 200 metres. in which there are 8 deity
shrines and some people call
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
The project for the Bangkok Art and Culture
Centre was established in 1994, by the Thai
Artists’ Network comprising 1,000 people who
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“Intersection of the Gods”. These
are as follows:
1. Trimurti Shrine, which is the
displayed their works at the Queen Sirikit symbol of love.
National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in the 2. Ganesha in which most people come to pay respect to ask about work.
hope that society would see that there were 3. Uma Devi to request for happiness in the home.
enough artists to have an arts centre. Thus, 4. Lakshmi, the goddess of luck, fortune, and Umbrella
it became a space to express their work, as prosperity.
well as keep the past work and history. The 5. Narayana in which most people who come to era
pay respect will ask about business and Cam Good
Centre is a place where groups of artists can walking
meet and exchange ideas in which the result prosperity. shoes
will encourage the development of the art circle 6. Thao Amarin Trairat use to be responsible for
in the country. This 9-storey building has been protecting the good. Sun
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Originally, this new temple was
nearby Wat Rangsi Sutthawat.
Later, they became one temple
in which in the reign of King
Rama III, the Ministry of the
Palace rebuilt it. This temple was
maintained and constructed various
items to become a temple of importance, especially during the reign of King Rama III. Later, it
became the temple of the monarchs when they ordained as monks; e.g., King Rama V the Great
and King Rama IX. This made the temple receive continuous maintenance. Presently, many
ancient works of art and other items are still in good condition and can be
seen and studied here.
02 Chakkapong Mosque
Community
This community that was also
known in the past as “Suhra
Wat Tong Pu” was established
by some Muslims, who migrated
from Pattani during the reign of
King Rama II. The people have
the skill as goldsmiths that has
been passed down to every
household. The community of
Trok Masjid Chakkapong has
a long Muslim culture that
has existed in harmony. It is
a hub for conducting
religious activities of the
community that lives in the area of
the Chakkapong Mosque.
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Wat Sam Phraya Worawihan (Wat Bang Khun Phrom)
This temple was constructed during the reign of King Rama I the Great. The
interior of the temple has some important items; e.g., the ordination hall that
has beautiful Chinese-style architecture. It is made of brick and
mortar with a 2-level low roof, and both the interior
and exterior have attractive decorations. The
Buddha image, “Luangpho Nang”, is holding
an alms bowl with both hands. The local
people call the image “Phra Nang Um Bat”
(the Buddha image holding the alms bowl),
and anyone coming to pay respect
believe that they will have prosperity and
be wealthy. The Buddha image “Luangpho
Non” is enshrined in the beautiful chapel,
and anyone coming to pay respect believe
that they will have a peaceful life.
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Phuttha Nawarakbophit as the principal image. There are also murals on the wall of the
Wat Mai Amatarod ordination hall about the Buddha’s life. Besides this, there is the chapel, cloisters, and
This temple was built in the late reign of King Phrathat Chedi that is a large spherical shape surrounded by 4 small chedis. It is
Taksin the Great. It is renowned for its located behind the ordination hall and is decorated with gold mosaic. Inside
auspicious objects of Phra Somdet in which is enshrined the Buddha’s relics.
Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phromrangsi)
of Wat Rakhang, Thon Buri conducted the
foundation ceremony and recited
incantations. It has 84,000 small images
enshrined in the large chedi behind the
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Is located in Bang Lamphu.
Not matter what time it is, the
ordination hall. Later, smugglers excavated the
base of the chedi to steal the images. Thus, the road is always bustling, in
temple had to open the chedi to allow the local people to pay homage to Phra Somdet. particular during the Songkran
In 1966, 4 million Baht was raised from making merit in which the temple constructed a Festival. Khao San Road is
new ordination hall as well as restored the original chedi and also cast an popular with tourists from all
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image like Somdet To. In the same year, a Sema and burial over the world, who come to
stone ceremony was held. splash water on each other
Chao Pho Nu Shrine at Songkran. Even when
This shrine is at the foot of the Norarattana Sathan there are no festivals, it will have numerous tourists mingling
Bridge, Bang Lamphu. It has been a centre of together because it is an area for shopping and international
faith of the Bang Lamphu community for nearly food. What cannot be missed is the popular Thai food Umbrella
a century. It is a shrine that is more special like Phat Thai. Besides this, there is accommodation,
than other shrines, as it enshrines a small international phone call services, currency Cam
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Buddha image in the attitude of subduing exchanges, Internet, bars where people hangout
walking
shoes
Mara that floated down Khlong Bang Lamphu
to this place and did not want to float away. with friends, etc. So, there is everything for
The local people united together to install it travelling, eating, shopping, and sleeping. Sun
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Kope HyaTaiKee@Phanfa
Is an ancient coffee shop and this branch
was the first one that opened in 1952. From
being a general store in the owner’s
grandfather’s time, it became a coffee shop.
This shop has an old-style atmosphere with
photographs, equipment, tables of wood and
marble, and wooden cabinets from the general
store. The menu is like an old coffee shop with
breakfast and beverages of tea, coffee, pork
steak, fish steak, rice soup, salmon with rice,
garlic fried rice, salad with grilled pork, salad
with fish, etc.
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Trok Shanghai
This is a community of Shanghai Chinese
who migrated to settle in the area of Wat Saket
and Khlong Maha Nak. When the city expanded in
the reign of King Rama IV, Bamrung Mueang Road
was made and commercial buildings were built in this
area. More than 40 Chinese families settled here
and conducted carpentry. This group of Shanghai
Chinese makes various kinds of furniture as
well as conducts wood trade in this laneway,
which is like a major source of the wood
and carpentry business of the city.
Besides this, there is the coffin
business that has developed from
the furniture makers and been
passed down for 3 generations.
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Is a fort that protected Phra Nakhon (Bangkok) constructed in the reign of King Rama I the Great.
It is an important site of the country and has the architectural features of being a large
Wat Saket octagonal fort. The structure is brick with plaster, and the foundations are below ground level. It
Its full name is “Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan”, which is an ancient has 3 levels with a staircase going up to the first and second levels. The fort’s wall has large
temple from the Ayutthaya Era. The important tourist attraction is the Golden Bai Sema (boundary stones) on it except for the flanks of the wall that extend out of the wall
Mount or Phra Borom Bunphot that contains the Buddha’s relics. on the second level. It has Bai Sema that are a tipped point like a city wall. The top
There are detailed chronicles since the of the fort is like an octagonal tower with only 1 entrance. The
relics excavation in which they were roof is constructed of wood covered with tiles
invited from India to Thailand. India like an overturned mesh or lotus leaves. The 2
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also has a record as evidence as lower levels of the fort have 6 large
well. Besides this, from the top, permanent cannons. era
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Wat Hongratanaram
Is a temple built in the Ayutthaya Era by a rich
Chinese who also founded Wat Rat. Later, Thon Buri
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became the capital and Wat Hong was elevated to
be a first-class royal temple. The important place
that should be seen is the ordination hall, which is
the largest in Thon Buri. It has attractive toothlike
ridges on the gable apex, and the principal
Buddha image of Luangpho Saen is enshrined in
the ordination hall. Besides this, there is an ancient
gold Buddha image that originally was covered with
stucco. When the stucco cracked, the image was found
inside. In the base of the image, there are some characters of the U-thong inscription.
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Wat Khrua Wan Worawiharn
This is a third-class royal temple, but there is
no clear evidence of when it was built. The
important place that should be seen is the
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ordination hall, which is in the Thai art style
decorated with toothlike ridges on the gable
apex with pediments decorated with floral
stucco designs, as well as the arched
doorways and windows that are covered
with gold leaf. The exterior door panels
are carved with trees, flowers, and birds,
which are covered with gold leaf. The
interior walls of the ordination hall have very
beautiful murals of the Rattanakosin Era telling about the 500 lives of the Buddha from the
Jataka tales. The principal image in the ordination hall is a Buddha in the attitude of
persuading the relatives not to quarrel. The image is cast in iron and covered with gold
leaf and is 4 wa (about 8 metres) high. Images of the chief disciples, Sariputta and
Moggallana, are seated on the right and left, respectively.
12 Ban Bu Community
Is an area that makes ancient alloy bowls rubbed with stone. From documentary
evidence from the reign of King Rama III, the local people made a living from gold-plated
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stone-polished metal bowls or bronze and gathered together to choose a place to settle.
The important tradition is paying respect to the master or “Phra Phet Chalukan, which is a
Buddhist and Brahmin style ceremony that stipulates Thursday during the evening
of the ninth lunar month is the day to pay respect. This ceremony is
Siraraj Bimuksthan Museum conducted once a year in which offerings and merit is made
Is situated on a historical area that to 9 monks.
was once Wang Lang. Later, the Thon
Buri Railway Station and Siriraj
Hospital were built as well as it was
the life centre of the Bangkok Noi
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Was originally called “Wat Thong”, and it is understood to
have existed since the Ayutthaya Era. However, during the
community. Siriraj Hospital compiled the history of the area to display in the old Thon Rattanakosin Era, Wat Thong changed its appearance
Buri Railway Station to be a preserved building that has beautiful architecture. many times because King Rama I the Great completely
rebuilt the temple. The ordination hall enshrines “Luangpho
Sasada” in which many people come to pay respect and
ask for a blessing, in particular regarding entering the
military in which they make a vow and if successful, they
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Wat Amarin Tharam Worawihan will have a horse race, but do not use a real horse only a
Originally called “Wat Bang Wa Noi”, King Taksin the Great elevated it to be a person wearing a Pha Khao Ma (a kind of Thai sarong)
royal temple together with Wat Rakhang Kositaram. When King Rama I the Great that is a symbol replacing a horse. This tradition has
established Rattanakosin, the Ministry of the Palace reconstructed this been passed down to the present.
temple to house monks. Important places
include the ordination hall that was rebuilt
to replace the original one and removed
one room to build the railway, which
made the ordination hall to become
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smaller. The local people call it The highlights include making food from Khao Mao walking
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“Ubosot Noi” and it is where a (pounded unripe rice). Presently, the Museum is located
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General Post Office, Bang Rak
This large building has Neo-classic style architecture and began construction on 1
March, 1935, during the reign of King Rama VIII and was declared to be a historical site
of importance by the Fine Arts Department. Presently, the interior has been beautifully
decorated to support the organisation of weddings, which numerous celebrities
have held their wedding here.
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Holy Rosary Church
The light yellow tipped spire is the
highlight of this place that is located in
Soi Wanit 2. It is a Roman Catholic church
in the Gothic style of architecture. This old
church was established at the same time
as Rattanakosin when the King gave
some land in the vicinity of Talat Noi to
the Portuguese to settle and work. It was
the office of the Consul and a church.
The location of this church is by the
Chao Phraya River, and its beauty is
the location for taking photographs
and top hit weddings.
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Khao Kha Mu, Talat Somdet
Is located near the Marayat Di
Intersection, Wongwian Lek.
It sells food from the morning
and by the afternoon, it is all sold.
If you go to this shop, you might
have to wait a little, as there are many
people who come to dine or buy to take
ome. The shopkeeper boils the pork legs in
a very large pot together with coconut milk
and ginger every day, and there are also special
menus in other pots,
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Chao Mae Thap Thim Shrine in Huai Chung Long (Lhong 1919) (Bangkok) during the reign of King Rama
The spacious area by the bank of the Chao Phraya River is an atmosphere of IV. It was the result of a connection from
ancient Chinese buildings that are in a large horseshoe the excavation of Khlong Phadung Krung
shape. Originally, it was a steamship port Kasem to protect Bangkok in the South. It
named Huai Chung Long, which in Taechew is a bastion fort that is hard to find and all
Chinese means steamship. Consequently, Huai that remains to study is 1 of 4 of the original
Chung Long referred to the Chao Mae Thap forts. Besides that, there is a flagpole that was
Thim steamship port or as the Chinese people used to raise a flag as a signal for a ship transporting
called it Thian Ho Sia Bo. This goddess has goods from abroad to enter Bangkok.
shrines worldwide, and if Thai, you will call it
Chao Mae Thap Thim. Why is it found all over
the world? Because it is the goddess who The Jam Factory
protects people who travel by sea. In the past, The project is by the Chao Phraya River and once was a warehouse of the
the Chinese people would leave China by ship Frog battery brand, an ice works, and pharmaceutical factory. It has preserved
and had to encounter storms and strong winds, the original structure, but changed the use of the area to be a bookshop,
so they would pray for safety from the goddess. gallery, restaurant, and coffee shop. It is another place to relax in Bangkok
that is highly praised for
Wat Thong Nophakhun
Was restored by Phraya Choduekratchasetthi
(Thongchin), who had it consecrated as a royal temple
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in the reign of King Rama III. See the ordination hall in walking
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which the design of the doors and windows are in the
shape of a monk’s ceremonial fan and looks different Sun
from other temples. When entering the beauty of the scree
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right of the curtain. This painting is the excellent work of s
Phra Khru Kasinsangwon and should not be missed seeing.
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Saranrom Park
Was completed in the reign of
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King Rama V the Great. It was
beautifully decorated by a former
British Ambassador to Thailand, Henry Alabaster, who created the Park to look modern in a
Western style. Later, it became a public park in the city centre that was well-known. Inside is a
monument to Queen Sunandha Kumarirat who died in a boating accident. King Rama V the Great
had the monument built as a place of mourning his love for the Queen and his daughter. The
monument is made of marble. Besides this, inside the Park, there is a pavilion for relaxing and
seeing various places; e.g., the glasshouse, an octagonal pavilion, and the metallic
European-style fountain. Originally, it was used to decorate the royal palace, but presently, it
is like a valuable ancient object that is a century old.
02 Sala Chalermkrung
It was constructed during the reign of King Rama VII with the royal intention to be
a theatrical showpiece of the country. The King donated 7 million Baht of his own
funds for the construction and laid the foundation stone on 1 July, 1930. The
King bestowed the name “Sala Chalermkrung” to honour the designer. The
highlight is that the walls were not used to receive the
weight of the building like Thai architecture, but used
the internal structure to do so. Around the central
hall is divided into small rooms for the walls and
pillars of each room to receive the weight. How
was the weight calculated? The central hall
of Sala Chalermkrung is very spacious,
and has a third of the total area
protruding outwards, so
there are no pillars
that block the
audience’s view.
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When entering the shop, you will experience the
atmosphere of yesteryear, a time when Sala Chalermkrung was
still an area that the youth went to just like the present-day
youth go to Siam or various hip places. But no matter how long it
takes, this place has still not lost its classic charm of an old
coffee shop. It has kept everything the same including the old
round tables and chairs that are suitable for sitting and chatting
in the morning, or the showcase with crockery and condiments,
and cans of drink of old displayed in the shop. Watch the
people coming and going at a shop that has a charm that is
different from others in the neighbourhood.
Chaya Jitrakorn
Is a photography shop that has a photo of Field Marshal Plaek
Phibunsongkhram and his wife in the area of the stairwell when going
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up to the second floor. The second floor of this shop is full of uniforms of
government officers and a changing room that has beauty equipment to
prepare for taking a photograph. The third floor is for taking
photographs as well as has various kinds of furniture. At present, Chaya
Jitrakorn still uses the ancestors of digital cameras like 120 camera,
4x5 camera, and film that records the image and is retouched by
oil colour, as well there is the calligraphy of 70 years ago
that has no distortion.
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During the reign of King Rama V the
Great, Phahurat Road was a major
Wat Thip Wari Wihan secondary thoroughfare from
Is an ancient temple of the Charoen Krung Road, Bamrung
Thon Buri Era. In the interior, Mueang Road, and Fueang Nakhon.
there are numerous sacred This was because it was a main
deities for people to pay trading district. The area of Phahurat
homage; e.g., Mo U To; Thep Market is very spacious with
Prong Dong; Thep Khun Phon numerous roads, but the actual
Ia Yim; Ong Sum Kuang; market area is in the centre, which is
Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; the old market. The surrounding area
Luang Chin Khananat Chin Phrot comprises shops and commercial
(Yen Bun), former abbot of Wat Thip Wari Wihan, and Thep Mangkon Khiao, the guardian of buildings selling many items including
the temple’s pond that the Taechiew Chinese people highly respect. You can come to ask for a clothing, food, and various accessories. Mostly, the items are
blessing for good luck and strength. for Indians or as it is known as the Little India of Bangkok.
Nightingale Olympic 07
Was the first department store in Thailand that opened
to sell goods from abroad and was the most modern
department store in the past. Now, it is nearly the
oldest department store at 81 years. From being a
2-storey commercial building in the past to moving to
a tall 7-storey building at present, even though today
Nightingale is no longer a leader of sporting goods,
musical instruments, cosmetics, or fashion like in the
past, it is still in the memory of our grandparents
when they were young because at that time, there
were few department stores to choose from
unlike now.
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Is located in the area of Pak Khlong Talat Umbrella
Is the largest hub of where flowers are sold. The building has been
electronic equipment shops in developed and renovated to be Neoclassical Cam
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walking
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audio and electronic the foreign architecture of the Rattanakosin Era
equipment with a vast selection to be in harmony with the surrounding landscape
to choose from. This includes of Rattanakosin Island. The interior of the building Sun
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Wongwian Yai Railway Station
Is a third-class railway station located on
Rim Thang Rotfai Road (Wongwian Yai-Talat
Phlu) near Wongwian Yai, Bang Yi Ruea
district, Thon Buri. It is the start of the Mae
Klong railway line that originally was the
start of the Pak Khlong San railway line, but
no trains have been running between Pak
Khlong San - Wongwian Yai since 1
January, 1961, because of a Cabinet
resolution dated 24 November, 1958, of the
Sarit Thanarat government. The railway still
exists, but now it has been covered with
bitumen.
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Talat Phlu Railway Station
Presently, it is still regarded as a railway station
of importance because it is one of the stations of
the Mae Klong railway line. It is located not far
from the Wongwian Yai Railway Station.
Today, there are both passenger and freight
trains running, and the station is still bustling
Wat Ratchakhue Worawihan 03
Originally, it was called Wat Wang Nam Won
because the temple was located next to 3 canals:
like always as well as nearby the station, Khlong Bangkok Yai, Khlong Bang Nam Chon, and
the railway line, and the road is too. It is also Khlong Tha Phra. It is an ancient temple built during
the location of numerous restaurants with the late Ayutthaya Era. Wat Ratchakhue is a
delicious food regardless if it is a noodle third-class royal temple of the Mahayana Buddhists.
shop, Khao Mu Daeng, ordered dishes, Thai Items in the interior that you should pay homage
desserts, etc. and in particular, the famous include the Buddha’s relics that were brought from
Kui Chai Chao that people queue up to Rajgir, India; the Buddha’s footprint, the large ancient
buy and is not too far from this railway Buddha image of the Ayutthaya Era, the sacred
station. reclining Buddha image of the Thon Buri Era, and the
statue of Phraya Phichai Dap Hak.
04 Inthara Dispensary
Is an ancient herbal medicine shop that has been operating
for many years. The present owners are the third generation,
and this shop has equipment for grinding the medicine
themselves. There are various kinds of herbal medicine, and
the shop has still retained its original character in which
everything is made of wood like it is as old as Talat Phlu.
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A coffee atmosphere by the river in Thon
Buri that has been open since 1942. It is a
coffee source of all age groups, and the
aroma entices people to stop to chat, ask
about various things, and smile.
07 Wat Intharam
The name of this temple means the temple of Indra and
has existed since the Ayutthaya Era. It has been
continuously renovated in which the present ordination
hall is located in the area of the brown wall near the
entrance that connects to the main road. It was
reconstructed during the reign of King Rama III.
The features of the architecture can be seen
from the pillars of the ordination hall that are
like a corner, have no designs, and are in an
oblique row. When travelling from the pier of the
temple, you will see the old ordination hall that
was built in the Thon Buri Era, and what can be
seen easily is the roof of the ordination hall that
is decorated with cups, bowls, and vases with
beautiful patterns. You can see them clearly,
which makes the ordination hall appear strange
that can create a surprise and impress visitors.
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