Thonburi, Bangkok

#140 among attractions in Bangkok

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Thonburi is an area of modern Bangkok. During the era of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, its location on the right bank at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River had made it an important garrison town, which is reflected in its name: thon a loanword from Pali dhána wealth and buri, from púra fortress. The full formal name was Thon Buri Si Mahasamut. For the informal name, see the history of Bangkok under Ayutthaya. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°43'30"N, 100°29'10"E

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Thonburi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Kian Un Keng Shrine, Wat Intharam, Wat Apson Sawan.

1.1 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Bangkok
29 min walk • Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen stands as an emblem of spiritual heritage in the bustling city of Bangkok, Thailand. This majestic temple, also known as Wat Paknam, is renowned for its significant role in the history of Thai Buddhism and its impressive architecture.
1.1 miN
Sacred and religious sites
Kian Un Keng Shrine, Bangkok
30 min walk • Kian Un Keng Shrine or spelled Kuan An Keng Shrine, known internationally as Guanyin Shrine, is an ancient Chinese joss house in Bangkok, located on the western bank of Chao Phraya River, Wat Kanlaya Subdistrict, Thon Buri District, Thonburi side in the area of Kudi Chin...
~1250 ftSW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Intharam, Bangkok
7 min walk • Wat Intharam Worawihan, also commonly known in short as Wat Intharam is a third-class royal temple in the area of Bang Yi Ruea, Thon Buri District, Bangkok. This temple is recognized as "the temple of King Taksin the Great".
1.1 miW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Apson Sawan, Bangkok
29 min walk • Wat Apson Sawan Worawihan, also simply known as Wat Apson Sawan is an ancient Thai Buddhist temple more than 200 years in Bangkok. It is situated rim canal Khlong Dan bounded by other temple were famed Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Wat Nang Chi, and across the canal is Wat Khun Chan in Talat Phlu quarter.
1.1 miN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Buddhist temple
Wat Kalayanamitr, Bangkok
28 min walk • Wat Kalayanamitr Varamahavihara is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. The temple is located in Wat Kanlaya sub-district, on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple was established in 1825 by Chaophraya Nikonbodin, a wealthy Thai Chinese trader, who donated the temple to Rama III.
1.2 miN
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Molilokkayaram, Bangkok
30 min walk • Wat Molilokkayaram Ratchawarawihan or simply Wat Molilokkayaram is an ancient Thai temple site between Wat Arun and Wat Kalayanamitr rim Khlong Bangkok Yai near Anuthin Sawat Bridge and close to Tonson Mosque.
1 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Anongkharam, Bangkok
27 min walk • Wat Anongkharam Worawihan is a second grade royal temple of Worawihan. It was built in 1850 in dedication for King Rama III. The formerly named was Wat Noi Khamthaem after its founder Dame Noi, wife of an noble, Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Phichai Yat, the temple was built along with neighbouring Wat Phichai Yat.
1 miN
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Hong Rattanaram, Bangkok
26 min walk • Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan, or just called Wat Hong Rattanaram is an ancient Thai Buddhist temple located in Bangkok rim the Khlong Bangkok Yai canal.
0.9 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Phichai Yat, Bangkok
24 min walk • Wat Phichaya Yatikaram Worawihan, also referred to as Wat Phichai Yat is a Thai Buddhist temple in Bangkok, regarded as one of the most beautiful and outstanding temples of Bangkok and Thonburi side.
0.9 miN
Mosque
Bang Luang Mosque, Bangkok
24 min walk • Bang Luang Mosque is a historic mosque in Bangkok located in Soi Arun Amarin 7, New Arun Amarin Road, Wat Kanlaya Subdistrict, Thon Buri District, Thonburi side within Kudi Khao Community by the Khlong Bangkok Yai near mouth of Chao Phraya River, it's also known as Kudi Khao and Kudi To Yi.
1.2 miNE
Bridge
Memorial Bridge, Bangkok
31 min walk • The Memorial Bridge is a bascule bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, connecting the districts of Phra Nakhon and Thonburi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thonburi?

Nearby attractions include Wongwian Yai, Bangkok (6 min walk), Wat Intharam, Bangkok (7 min walk), Hiran Ruchi, Bangkok (12 min walk), Bangkok Yai District, Bangkok (17 min walk).

How to get to Thonburi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thonburi:

Train

Wongwian Yai (10 min walk)
Talat Phlu (16 min walk)

Metro

Pho Nimit • Lines: BTS Silom (10 min walk)
Wongwian Yai • Lines: BTS Silom (18 min walk)

Bus

Ratchapruek (20 min walk)
ท่าดินแดง • Lines: 20 (36 min walk)

Ferry

Yodpiman (32 min walk)
Rajinee • Lines: เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง), เส้นทางเดินเรือโดยสารฯ คลองบางกอ (33 min walk)