Sanam Chai Road, Bangkok

Name: Sanam Chai Road
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#404 among attractions in Bangkok

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Sanam Chai Road is a historic street in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon District. It continues from Ratchadamnoen Nai Road at the northeastern corner of the Grand Palace, and runs south to meet Rachini and Maharat roads near the mouth of the old city moat, a short distance of 1.1 kilometres. The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Museum Siam, and Phra Ratchawang Police Station are located on the west side of the road, while on the east side are the Ministry of Defence headquarters, Saranrom Palace, Saranrom Park, the Territorial Defense Command headquarters and Wat Rajabopit School. Sanam Chai Station of the underground MRT's Blue Line is located beneath the road's final stretch. ()

Local name: ถนนสนามไชย Coordinates: 13°44'51"N, 100°29'38"E

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กรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (พระนคร)Bangkok Thailand

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Sanam Chai Road – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1500 ftN
Sacred shrine with reclining Buddha
Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok
8 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.
~1100 ftNW
Opulent former royal residence and museum
Grand Palace, Bangkok
6 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...
~540 ftSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Wat Pho, Bangkok
3 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...
~1620 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...
~1040 ftN
Museum, Neoclassical architecture
Saranrom Palace, Bangkok
6 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.
0.4 miNE
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.
~1430 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Pavilion of Regalia, Bangkok
7 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.
~1350 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum Siam, Bangkok
7 min walk • Museum Siam is a discovery museum that is located at Sanam Chai road in Bangkok, Thailand. The museum was established in 2007 in the former building of the Ministry of Commerce.
~1160 ftNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Ratchabophit, Bangkok
6 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.
0.4 miE
Shopping, Department store
Nightingale–Olympic, Bangkok
10 min walk • Nightingale–Olympic or The Nightingale–Olympic Co.LTD. Thai: ไนติงเกล-โอลิมปิก; or Nightingale is a department store in Thailand. It is the oldest shopping mall that still operating in Bangkok and all of Thailand, located at Tri Phet Road, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok's Wang Burapha and Phahurat neighborhoods.
~1040 ftNE
Memorial, Historical place
Pig Memorial, Bangkok
6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sanam Chai Road?

Nearby attractions include Saranrom Park, Bangkok (3 min walk), King Rama VI Museum, Bangkok (3 min walk), Wat Pho, Bangkok (3 min walk), Saphan Mon, Bangkok (4 min walk).

How to get to Sanam Chai Road by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sanam Chai Road:

Metro

Sanam Chai • Lines: MRT Blue (6 min walk)
Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (14 min walk)

Ferry

Tha Tien • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือท่องเที่ยวเจ้าพระยา, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (8 min walk)
Rajinee • Lines: เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง), เส้นทางเดินเรือโดยสารฯ คลองบางกอ (11 min walk)

Bus

Public Minivan Station (17 min walk)
Ratchadamnoen Bus #2,15,22,44,47,60,68,A4,S1) Bus 15 to MBK • Lines: 2, 511, A4, S1 (19 min walk)

Train

Thonburi (35 min walk)