Pig Memorial, Bangkok

Name: Pig Memorial
Address: Thanon Rachini, Bangkok, 10200, Thailand

#128 among attractions in Bangkok

Memorial, Historical place

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Pig Memorial is a memorial in Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang sub-district, Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok. It is located in the inner city or Rattanakosin Island which is a historic area of the city. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°44'59"N, 100°29'46"E

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Thanon Rachiniกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (พระนคร)Bangkok 10200 Thailand

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Pig Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wat Phra Kaew, Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Emerald Buddha.

~1270 ftNW
Sacred shrine with reclining Buddha
Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok
7 min walk • Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is a cornerstone of spiritual significance in Bangkok, Thailand. As the most sacred Buddhist temple in the country, it is a must-see for visitors and a place of pilgrimage for Thai Buddhists.
~1420 ftW
Opulent former royal residence and museum
Grand Palace, Bangkok
7 min walk • In the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, lies the Grand Palace, a resplendent testament to the country's rich cultural heritage and royal history. This sprawling complex, once the official residence of the Kings of Siam, now serves as a museum and is one of the city's most...
~1580 ftSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Wat Pho, Bangkok
8 min walk • Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is one of Bangkok's most revered cultural landmarks. Nestled in the historic district of the city, close to the Grand Palace, this Buddhist temple complex is famous for its gigantic reclining Buddha statue...
~1580 ftNW
Buddhist architecture, Monuments and statues
Emerald Buddha, Bangkok
8 min walk • The Emerald Buddha, enshrined in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, is a revered statue that captures the essence of Thai spirituality and artistry. Housed within the grand Wat Phra Kaew temple complex, this iconic figure is not only a religious symbol but also a potent...
~630 ftNW
Museum, Neoclassical architecture
Saranrom Palace, Bangkok
4 min walk • Saranrom Palace, a majestic vestige of Thailand's royal past, stands as a cultural museum in the heart of Bangkok. This historic edifice was originally constructed in 1866 as a royal residence for King Rama IV, and later served various members of the Thai royal family.
~1150 ftE
Market, Shopping
Trok Mo Market, Bangkok
6 min walk • Trok Mo Market, also known as Thesa Market, or officially as Ratchabophit Phatthana Community, is a wet market and community in Bangkok. It is regarded as one of Bangkok's busiest and oldest with most vibrant markets.
~1500 ftW
Museum, History museum
Pavilion of Regalia, Bangkok
8 min walk • The Pavilion of Regalia, Royal Decorations and Coins is a museum showcasing regalia, royal Thai decorations of the early period, historical Thai money and ornaments used in the royal courts.
~460 ftSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Ratchabophit, Bangkok
3 min walk • Wat Ratchabophit or formally Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram Ratchaworawihan, is a Buddhist temple on Atsadang Road, Bangkok, along Khlong Khu Mueang Doem, not far from Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. The temple was built during the reign of King Chulalongkorn.
~1550 ftNE
Museum
Bamrung Chat Satsana Ya Thai, Bangkok
8 min walk • Bamrungchat Satsana Yathai or familiarly known as Ban Mowaan is a traditional Thai medicine store and historic building located at 9, Soi Thesa, Bamrung Mueang Road, Wat Ratchabophit Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok.
~570 ftN
Bridge
Chang Rong Si Bridge, Bangkok
3 min walk • Chang Rong Si Bridge is a bridge and monument in the Rattanakosin Island area of Phra Nakhon District, the historic centre of Bangkok. The bridge spans Khlong Khu Mueang Doem, the old city moat, and is locate behind the Ministry of Defense and at the front corner of the Ministry of Interior.
~520 ftS
Bridge
Saphan Hok, Bangkok
3 min walk • Saphan Hok is a bridge over the old city moat or Khlong Khu Mueang Doem. It's connected between Saranrom Park and Wat Ratchabophit in Bangkok's Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang and Wang Burapha Phirom sub-districts, Phra Nakhon district.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pig Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Wat Ratchapradit, Bangkok (1 min walk), Atsadang Road, Bangkok (1 min walk), Royal Cemetery at Wat Ratchabophit, Bangkok (3 min walk), Wat Ratchabophit, Bangkok (3 min walk).

How to get to Pig Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pig Memorial:

Metro

Sanam Chai • Lines: MRT Blue (10 min walk)
Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (12 min walk)

Ferry

Tha Tien • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือท่องเที่ยวเจ้าพระยา, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (13 min walk)
Tha Chang • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเขียว, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง), เส้นทางเดินเรือโดยสารฯ คลองบางกอ (15 min walk)

Bus

Public Minivan Station (13 min walk)
After Democracy Monument • Lines: 2, 511 (15 min walk)

Train

Thonburi (36 min walk)