Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok

Name: Phra Nakhon District
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#269 among attractions in Bangkok

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Phra Nakhon is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is the central district of Bangkok, including Rattanakosin Island. Neighboring districts are, from the north, clockwise: Dusit, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Samphanthawong, and across the Chao Phraya River, Thon Buri, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok Noi, and Bang Phlat. ()

Local name: เขตพระนคร Area: 2.14 mi²Coordinates: 13°45'19"N, 100°29'53"E

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กรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (พระนคร)Bangkok Thailand

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Phra Nakhon District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khaosan Road, Sanam Luang, Giant Swing, Democracy Monument.

~1330 ftN
Area with shops and rooms for backpackers
Khaosan Road, Bangkok
7 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...
~1770 ftW
Park, Field
Sanam Luang, Bangkok
9 min walk • Sanam Luang, an open field and public square located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, holds a significant place in the cultural and historical tapestry of the city. Often referred to as the Royal Field, it stretches across 74.5 acres in the Phra Nakhon district...
~1690 ftSE
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.
~1490 ftE
Dramatic monument in a city park
Democracy Monument, Bangkok
8 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
Market, Shopping
Trok Mo Market, Bangkok
10 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.
~1920 ftN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Buddhist temple
Wat Bowonniwet, Bangkok
10 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.
0.4 miS
Memorial, Historical place
Pig Memorial, Bangkok
11 min walk • 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.
~1620 ftSE
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.
~1630 ftS
Bridge
Chang Rong Si Bridge, Bangkok
8 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.
~1760 ftSW
Memorial, Neoclassical architecture
Ministry of Defence headquarters, Bangkok
9 min walk • The Ministry of Defence headquarters is a historic building in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon District. It sits opposite the Grand Palace on Sanam Chai Road, in the heart of the historic Rattanakosin Island.
~650 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites
San Chaopho Suea, Bangkok
4 min walk • San Chaopho Suea or San Chaopho Suea Phra Nakhon, usually shortened to San Chaopho Suea is a Chinese joss house located at 468 Tanao Road, San Chaopho Suea Sub-district, Phra Nakhon District in the old town Bangkok near Sao Chingcha and Wat Mahannapharam with features the Southern Chinese architectural style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Phra Nakhon District?

Nearby attractions include Wat Mahannapharam, Bangkok (3 min walk), Tanao Road, Bangkok (3 min walk), San Chaopho Suea Subdistrict, Bangkok (3 min walk), San Chaopho Suea, Bangkok (4 min walk).

How to get to Phra Nakhon District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Phra Nakhon District:

Bus

After Democracy Monument • Lines: 2, 511 (5 min walk)
Ratchadamnoen Bus #2,15,22,44,47,60,68,A4,S1) Bus 15 to MBK • Lines: 2, 511, A4, S1 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Phanfa Leelard • Lines: Golden Mount (15 min walk)
Phra Arthit • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือท่องเที่ยวเจ้าพระยา, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (16 min walk)

Metro

Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (17 min walk)
Sanam Chai • Lines: MRT Blue (21 min walk)