Attractions
1. Santi Chai Prakan Pavilion and Public Park
It became a tradition in Thailand to establish new parks to mark His Majesty the King birthdays. Santi Chai Prakan Pavilion and Public Park is not an exception as it has been established to mark the auspicious occasion of the sixth cycle birthday anniversary of His Majesty the King on December 5, 1999. The spacious area offers a scenic view of the Chao Phraya River and the Rama VIII Bridge. It’s a perfect place to relax popular among Thai people and foreigners.
How to get there: The park is located near the Phr Sumen Fort. Bus routes 3, 32, 53, 68, 79, 80, 91, 203, 503, 511
Opening Hours: Daily
2. Wat Sa Ket (The Golden Mount)
All followers of the Lord Buddha would find a trip to the Golden Mount a remarkable experience. It has been built on the only man-made hill in Bangkok. After climbing 320 stairs you can enjoy the panoramic views of the Rattanakosin Island. The history of the places goes back to 1877, when King Rama V transferred the Buddha relics into the custody of the Royal Chakri Family from the Grand Palace to the Royal Pavilion at Wat Sa Ket. The relics have been enshrined in the pagoda on the top of the Golden Mount. Twenty years later, Marquis Curzon, the British Viceroy of India brought more Buddha relics to King Rama V. The gift was made near the Nepalese border. New relics have been enshrined in a bronze pagoda more than 100 years ago and installed on the top of the Golden Mount.
How to get there: Bus routes 15, 37, 47, 49
Opening Hours: Daily from 07.30 am. - 05.30 pm.
3. Democracy Monument
Democracy Monument known in Thai as Rajdamnoen Klang is best seen at sunrise/sunset. The main feature of the monument are the four wings surrounding smaller central shrine. The decorations on the wings show the artwork of war or war-related events.
How to get there: Bus routes 2, 15, 47, 59, 60, 68, 70, 79, 203, 503
Santi Chai Prakan Pavilion and Public Park
Santi Chai Prakan Pavilion and Public Park
It became a tradition in Thailand to establish new parks to mark His Majesty the King birthdays. Santi Chai Prakan Pavilion and Public Park is not an exception as it has been established to mark the auspicious occasion of the sixth cycle birthday anniversary of His Majesty the King on December 5, 1999. The spacious area offers a scenic view of the Chao Phraya River and the Rama VIII Bridge. It’s a perfect place to relax popular among Thai people and foreigners.
How to get there : The park is located near the Phra Sumen Fort. Bus no. 3, 32, 53, 68, 79, 80, 91, 203, 503,511
Opening hours : Daily
All followers of the Lord Buddha would find a trip to the Golden Mount a remarkable experience. It has been built on the only man-made hill in Bangkok. After climbing 320 stairs you can enjoy the panoramic views of the Rattanakosin Island. The history of the places goes back to 1877, when King Rama V transferred the Buddha relics into the custody of the Royal Chakri Family from the Grand Palace to the Royal Pavilion at Wat Sa Ket. The relics have been enshrined in the pagoda on the top of the Golden Mount. Twenty years later, Marquis Curzon, the British Viceroy of India brought more Buddha relics to King Rama V. The gift was made near the Nepalese border. New relics have been enshrined in a bronze pagoda more than 100 years ago and installed on the top of the Golden Mount.
How to get there : Bus no. 15, 37, 47, 49
Opening hours : Daily 07.30 am. - 05.30 pm.
Wat Intharawihan
If you want to see The Giant Buddha known as well as Luang Pho To go to the Intharawihan temple. The monument is 32 metres tall and 11 metres wide. As he faces east it is best photographed in the early hours of the morning. The story of the monument goes back to the reign of the King Rama I who suppressed a rebellion in Laos and brought members of the Lao Royal Family to settle in this area. As a devout Buddhist - Chao Inthawong - one of the members of the Laotian Royals helped to restore the local temple. It has been named after him as Wat Inharawihan.
The construction of the statue has been started in 1867 by Somdej Phra Buddhachan. The construction has been accomplished in 1927, 55 years after the death of Somdej, during the reign of King Rama VII.
How to get there : Wat Intharawihan is located on Wisutthikasat Road near Bank of Thailand, Phra Nakorn District. Bus no. 10, 49
Opening hours : Daily 08.30 am. - 08.00 pm.
Wat Bowon Niwet
Wat Bowon Niwet is one of the most important temples in Bangkok being led by King Rama IV before his ascension to the throne. Built in 1829 it is the shrine-hall of Phra Phutthachinnasi, an amazing image of Buddha which was created in XIV century. King Rama IV, King Rama VII and His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (cureent King) had lived here during their monkshoods. Admission is free.
How to get there : The temple is located on Phra Sumen Road in the Bang Lamphu area. Bus no. 15, 65, 68
Opening hours : Daily from 08.00 am. - 05.00 pm.
Wat Chana Songkram
The Mon minority who had fought beside the Thai against the Burmese centuries ago received the land in the area from the Thai government as a reward for their bloody sacrifice on the battlefield. Establishing a community here they built Chana Songkram temple. While its a great shortcut from Khao San Road to Phra Athit Road where the ferry pier is located, the temple itself is worth a visit. Nice murals and crisp sounding temple bells hanging from the eves together with Bougainvillea vines and beautiful trees makes the temple to find a little tranquility. The admission is free.
How to get there : Bus routes 3, 15, 32, 53, 68, 79, 80, 91, 203, 503
Democracy Monument
Democracy Monument
Democracy Monument known in Thai as Rajdamnoen Klang is best seen at sunrise/sunset. The main feature of the monument are the four wings surrounding smaller central shrine. The decorations on the wings show the artwork of war or war-related events.
How to get there : Bus no. 2, 15, 47, 59, 60, 68, 70, 79, 203, 503
King Rama III Statue
The statue of the King Rama III built in 1990 is half larger than the real life figure of the king was. The bronze king is seated on a throne. The area surrounding the statue is market with the Royal Reception Pavilion and three minor pavilions known as Sala Rai. Beautiful plants are well worth a look as well.
How to get there : The King Rama III Statue is located near the Royal Reception Pavilion in front of Wat Ratchanatdaram on Ratchadamnoen Road. Bus no. 2, 15, 47, 59, 60, 68, 70, 79, 203, 503, 511, 516.
The reign of King Prajadipok known as well as King Rama VII transformed an absolute monarchy into a constitutional one. The museum is dedicated to the life and rule of the king whose personal belongings including items on films, music, sports and writings are on display. The Conferment of The Constitution exhibit hall informs about the Kings who ruled Thailand before the change of the political system. The final exhibition shows life of the king after his abdication and his final years in the United Kingdom.
How to get there : Bus no. 2, 15, 39, 44, 47, 60, 79, 511, 512. Saensaep Canal Express Boat service to Phanfa pier
Opening hours : Tuesday to Sunday and public Holidays from 09.00 am. - 04.00 pm.
Corrections Museum
Corrections Museum known as well as The Bangkok Remand Prison or a Special Prison (direct translation from Thai) used to be the first prison in Thailand based on international standards. King Rama V inspired by his visit to prison in Singapore ordered to build the complex in 1892. The prison faced the problem of overcrowding in 1990 and was subsequently closed while all the prisoners have been moved to Lad Yao prison. Today the prison has been turned into the Corrections Museum where you can learn how the prison life looked like, what forms of punishment, torture and execution in Thailand have been used since the Ayutthaya period. Few cells are still in their original state. Equipment of torture and execution is on display, while wax models show how it had been used.
How to get there : The Correction Museum is located on the Mahachai Road, on the western end of Chinatown. Bus no. 1, 25, 53.
Opening hours : Mon - Fri between 08.30 am. and 04.30 pm.
1. Santi Chai Prakan Pavilion and Public Park
It became a tradition in Thailand to establish new parks to mark His Majesty the King birthdays. Santi Chai Prakan Pavilion and Public Park is not an exception as it has been established to mark the auspicious occasion of the sixth cycle birthday anniversary of His Majesty the King on December 5, 1999. The spacious area offers a scenic view of the Chao Phraya River and the Rama VIII Bridge. It’s a perfect place to relax popular among Thai people and foreigners.
How to get there: The park is located near the Phr Sumen Fort. Bus routes 3, 32, 53, 68, 79, 80, 91, 203, 503, 511
Opening Hours: Daily
2. Wat Sa Ket (The Golden Mount)
All followers of the Lord Buddha would find a trip to the Golden Mount a remarkable experience. It has been built on the only man-made hill in Bangkok. After climbing 320 stairs you can enjoy the panoramic views of the Rattanakosin Island. The history of the places goes back to 1877, when King Rama V transferred the Buddha relics into the custody of the Royal Chakri Family from the Grand Palace to the Royal Pavilion at Wat Sa Ket. The relics have been enshrined in the pagoda on the top of the Golden Mount. Twenty years later, Marquis Curzon, the British Viceroy of India brought more Buddha relics to King Rama V. The gift was made near the Nepalese border. New relics have been enshrined in a bronze pagoda more than 100 years ago and installed on the top of the Golden Mount.
How to get there: Bus routes 15, 37, 47, 49
Opening Hours: Daily from 07.30 am. - 05.30 pm.
3. Democracy Monument
Democracy Monument known in Thai as Rajdamnoen Klang is best seen at sunrise/sunset. The main feature of the monument are the four wings surrounding smaller central shrine. The decorations on the wings show the artwork of war or war-related events.
How to get there: Bus routes 2, 15, 47, 59, 60, 68, 70, 79, 203, 503
Park
Santi Chai Prakan Pavilion and Public Park
It became a tradition in Thailand to establish new parks to mark His Majesty the King birthdays. Santi Chai Prakan Pavilion and Public Park is not an exception as it has been established to mark the auspicious occasion of the sixth cycle birthday anniversary of His Majesty the King on December 5, 1999. The spacious area offers a scenic view of the Chao Phraya River and the Rama VIII Bridge. It’s a perfect place to relax popular among Thai people and foreigners.
How to get there : The park is located near the Phra Sumen Fort. Bus no. 3, 32, 53, 68, 79, 80, 91, 203, 503,511
Opening hours : Daily
Religious Site
Wat Sa Ket (The Golden Mount)All followers of the Lord Buddha would find a trip to the Golden Mount a remarkable experience. It has been built on the only man-made hill in Bangkok. After climbing 320 stairs you can enjoy the panoramic views of the Rattanakosin Island. The history of the places goes back to 1877, when King Rama V transferred the Buddha relics into the custody of the Royal Chakri Family from the Grand Palace to the Royal Pavilion at Wat Sa Ket. The relics have been enshrined in the pagoda on the top of the Golden Mount. Twenty years later, Marquis Curzon, the British Viceroy of India brought more Buddha relics to King Rama V. The gift was made near the Nepalese border. New relics have been enshrined in a bronze pagoda more than 100 years ago and installed on the top of the Golden Mount.
How to get there : Bus no. 15, 37, 47, 49
Opening hours : Daily 07.30 am. - 05.30 pm.
Wat Intharawihan
If you want to see The Giant Buddha known as well as Luang Pho To go to the Intharawihan temple. The monument is 32 metres tall and 11 metres wide. As he faces east it is best photographed in the early hours of the morning. The story of the monument goes back to the reign of the King Rama I who suppressed a rebellion in Laos and brought members of the Lao Royal Family to settle in this area. As a devout Buddhist - Chao Inthawong - one of the members of the Laotian Royals helped to restore the local temple. It has been named after him as Wat Inharawihan.
The construction of the statue has been started in 1867 by Somdej Phra Buddhachan. The construction has been accomplished in 1927, 55 years after the death of Somdej, during the reign of King Rama VII.
How to get there : Wat Intharawihan is located on Wisutthikasat Road near Bank of Thailand, Phra Nakorn District. Bus no. 10, 49
Opening hours : Daily 08.30 am. - 08.00 pm.
Wat Bowon Niwet
Wat Bowon Niwet is one of the most important temples in Bangkok being led by King Rama IV before his ascension to the throne. Built in 1829 it is the shrine-hall of Phra Phutthachinnasi, an amazing image of Buddha which was created in XIV century. King Rama IV, King Rama VII and His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (cureent King) had lived here during their monkshoods. Admission is free.
How to get there : The temple is located on Phra Sumen Road in the Bang Lamphu area. Bus no. 15, 65, 68
Opening hours : Daily from 08.00 am. - 05.00 pm.
Wat Chana Songkram
The Mon minority who had fought beside the Thai against the Burmese centuries ago received the land in the area from the Thai government as a reward for their bloody sacrifice on the battlefield. Establishing a community here they built Chana Songkram temple. While its a great shortcut from Khao San Road to Phra Athit Road where the ferry pier is located, the temple itself is worth a visit. Nice murals and crisp sounding temple bells hanging from the eves together with Bougainvillea vines and beautiful trees makes the temple to find a little tranquility. The admission is free.
How to get there : Bus routes 3, 15, 32, 53, 68, 79, 80, 91, 203, 503
Monument
Democracy Monument
Democracy Monument known in Thai as Rajdamnoen Klang is best seen at sunrise/sunset. The main feature of the monument are the four wings surrounding smaller central shrine. The decorations on the wings show the artwork of war or war-related events.
How to get there : Bus no. 2, 15, 47, 59, 60, 68, 70, 79, 203, 503
King Rama III Statue
The statue of the King Rama III built in 1990 is half larger than the real life figure of the king was. The bronze king is seated on a throne. The area surrounding the statue is market with the Royal Reception Pavilion and three minor pavilions known as Sala Rai. Beautiful plants are well worth a look as well.
How to get there : The King Rama III Statue is located near the Royal Reception Pavilion in front of Wat Ratchanatdaram on Ratchadamnoen Road. Bus no. 2, 15, 47, 59, 60, 68, 70, 79, 203, 503, 511, 516.
Museum
King Prajadhipok MuseumThe reign of King Prajadipok known as well as King Rama VII transformed an absolute monarchy into a constitutional one. The museum is dedicated to the life and rule of the king whose personal belongings including items on films, music, sports and writings are on display. The Conferment of The Constitution exhibit hall informs about the Kings who ruled Thailand before the change of the political system. The final exhibition shows life of the king after his abdication and his final years in the United Kingdom.
How to get there : Bus no. 2, 15, 39, 44, 47, 60, 79, 511, 512. Saensaep Canal Express Boat service to Phanfa pier
Opening hours : Tuesday to Sunday and public Holidays from 09.00 am. - 04.00 pm.
Corrections Museum
Corrections Museum known as well as The Bangkok Remand Prison or a Special Prison (direct translation from Thai) used to be the first prison in Thailand based on international standards. King Rama V inspired by his visit to prison in Singapore ordered to build the complex in 1892. The prison faced the problem of overcrowding in 1990 and was subsequently closed while all the prisoners have been moved to Lad Yao prison. Today the prison has been turned into the Corrections Museum where you can learn how the prison life looked like, what forms of punishment, torture and execution in Thailand have been used since the Ayutthaya period. Few cells are still in their original state. Equipment of torture and execution is on display, while wax models show how it had been used.
How to get there : The Correction Museum is located on the Mahachai Road, on the western end of Chinatown. Bus no. 1, 25, 53.
Opening hours : Mon - Fri between 08.30 am. and 04.30 pm.
