Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Bangkok

Name: Ratchadamnoen Avenue
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#332 among attractions in Bangkok

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Ratchadamnoen Avenue is a historic road in the Phra Nakhon and Dusit Districts of Bangkok, Thailand. Ratchadamnoen Avenue may be the most politically charged thoroughfare in the capital, as its history captures the ebb and flow of Thai ideological struggles over Thai governance in the 20th and 21st centuries. ()

Local name: ถนนราชดำเนิน Coordinates: 13°45'22"N, 100°30'11"E

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กรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (พระนคร)Bangkok Thailand

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Ratchadamnoen Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wat Saket, Khaosan Road, Giant Swing, Democracy Monument.

~1710 ftSE
Temple known for gold chedi and city views
Wat Saket, Bangkok
9 min walk • Wat Saket, often referred to as the Golden Mount, is a historic Buddhist temple that has become an iconic landmark in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. This serene sanctuary is known for its gleaming chedi, or stupa, which is perched atop an artificial hill, providing...
0.4 miNW
Area with shops and rooms for backpackers
Khaosan Road, Bangkok
12 min walk • Khaosan Road, often referred to as the gateway to Southeast Asia's backpacking culture, is an iconic shopping district nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. This vibrant street is a melting pot of international travelers, street vendors, and nighttime revelers...
~1720 ftSW
Historic site of religious ceremonies
Giant Swing, Bangkok
9 min walk • The Giant Swing, known as Sao Ching Cha in Thai, stands as a historic monument in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. This towering structure, painted in vivid red hues, reaches a height of 21.15 meters and is an emblem of the city's deep cultural and spiritual heritage.
~420 ftNW
Dramatic monument in a city park
Democracy Monument, Bangkok
3 min walk • In the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, stands a significant historical structure known as the Democracy Monument. This memorial, located on Ratchadamnoen Avenue, was erected in 1940 to commemorate the 1932 Siamese coup d'état which led to the establishment of a...
0.4 miS
Buddhist temple with iconic Giant Swing
Wat Suthat, Bangkok
12 min walk • Wat Suthat Thepwararam is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is a royal temple of the first grade, one of ten such temples in Bangkok. Construction was begun by King Rama I in 1807. In the beginning, it was initially called "Wat Maha Sutthawat" and was located in the combretum grove.
~1860 ftNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Buddhist temple
Wat Bowonniwet, Bangkok
9 min walk • Wat Pavaranivesh Vihara Ratchawarawihan is a major Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand. Being the residence of Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana; the late Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, it is the final resting place of two former kings of Chakri Dynasty; King Vajiravudh and King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
~850 ftSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Wat Ratchanatdaram, Bangkok
5 min walk • Wat Ratchanatdaram is a buddhist temple located at the intersection between Ratchadamnoen Klang and Maha Chai Road, in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok. Meaning Temple of the Royal Niece, the temple was built to the order of King Nangklao for his granddaughter, Princess Somanass Waddhanawathy in 1846.
~1080 ftE
Forts and castles
Mahakan Fort, Bangkok
6 min walk • The fortifications of Bangkok consist of several series of defensive structures built to protect the city during the late Ayutthaya to early Rattanakosin periods.
~1010 ftS
Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Thepthidaram, Bangkok
5 min walk • Wat Thepthidaram Worawihan or popularly known as Wat Thepthidaram is a third grade royal Buddhist temple in Worawihan type, located in the area known as Pratu Phi or official name Samran Rat, Bangkok, near Mahakan Fort and Wat Ratchanadda.
~1060 ftE
Museum, History museum, Art gallery
King Prajadhipok Museum, Bangkok
6 min walk • King Prajadhipok Museum is a museum in Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok, Thailand. The building has three floors of permanent exhibitions relating to royal life of King Prajadhipok and Queen Rambai Barni of Thailand.
0.4 miSW
Museum
Bamrung Chat Satsana Ya Thai, Bangkok
10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ratchadamnoen Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Democracy Monument, Bangkok (3 min walk), Dinso Road, Bangkok (4 min walk), The Queen's Gallery, Bangkok (4 min walk), Wat Ratchanatdaram, Bangkok (5 min walk).

How to get to Ratchadamnoen Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ratchadamnoen Avenue:

Bus

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall • Lines: 2, 511, S1 (2 min walk)
70,157,503,509 • Lines: 2, 511, S1 (2 min walk)

Ferry

Phanfa Leelard • Lines: Golden Mount (6 min walk)
ราชดำเนินนอก (17 min walk)

Metro

Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (16 min walk)
Sanam Chai • Lines: MRT Blue (26 min walk)

Train

Bangkok (39 min walk)