Bang Khun Phrom Palace, Bangkok

Name: Bang Khun Phrom Palace
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#349 among attractions in Bangkok

Memorial, Art Nouveau architecture

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The Bang Khun Phrom Palace is a former royal residence in Bangkok, Thailand. It served as the residence of Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu until his forced exile following the Siamese revolution of 1932. ()

Local name: วังบางขุนพรหม Coordinates: 13°46'7"N, 100°30'0"E

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กรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (พระนคร)Bangkok Thailand

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Bang Khun Phrom Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khaosan Road, Democracy Monument, Rajadamnern Stadium, Wat Bowonniwet.

0.7 miS
Area with shops and rooms for backpackers
Khaosan Road, Bangkok
18 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...
0.8 miS
Dramatic monument in a city park
Democracy Monument, Bangkok
22 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...
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok
21 min walk • Rajadamnern Stadium stands as a bastion of Thailand's national sport, Muay Thai, in the bustling heart of Bangkok. Established in December 1945, this revered arena has become synonymous with the ancient art of Thai boxing, attracting enthusiasts and fighters from...
0.6 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Buddhist temple
Wat Bowonniwet, Bangkok
15 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.
~1250 ftSE
Vintage temple with a towering Buddha
Wat Intharawihan, Bangkok
7 min walk • Wat Intharawihan or Wat Intharavihan is a Third Class Royal wat located in the Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok, Thailand. It is noted for its 32 metres high standing Buddha statue known as Luang Pho To or "Phra Si Ariyamettrai" that was erected on the inspiration of the still highly revered abbott Somdej Toh.
~1460 ftW
Bridge
Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok
8 min walk • The Rama VIII Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It was built to alleviate traffic congestion on the nearby Phra Pinklao Bridge. Construction of the bridge took place from 1999 to 2002.
0.7 miSE
Bridge
Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge, Bangkok
19 min walk • Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge is an historic bridge of inner Bangkok. The bridge spans Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem on Ratchadamnoen avenue on the border of Bang Khun Phrom sub-district, Phra Nakhon district and Wat Sommanat sub-district, Pom Prap Sattru Phai district with Dusit sub-district, Dusit district.
0.8 miE
Palace
Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Bangkok
21 min walk • The Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall or the Ambara Villa is a royal mansion situated inside Bangkok's Dusit Palace. It served as the primary residence of the former King Bhumibol Adulyadej and former Queen Sirikit of Thailand, and was the birthplace of King Vajiralongkorn.
~1080 ftS
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Sam Phraya, Bangkok
6 min walk • Wat Sam Phraya is a Thai royal temple of the third class, located in Wat Sam Phraya Sub-district, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. Formerly called Wat Sak or Wat Bang Khun Phrom, it was presumably built in the Ayutthaya period. It was restored and given its present name in the Bangkok era.
~360 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Bank of Thailand Museum, Bangkok
2 min walk • Bank of Thailand Museum is a museum in Bangkok. The museum is housed in the Bang Khun Phrom Palace, the former residence of Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, who was the 33rd son of King Chulalongkorn. The Bank of Thailand, Northern Region also has a museum in Chiang Mai. In June 2017, the museum was reopened.
0.8 miE
Square
Royal Plaza, Bangkok
21 min walk • The Royal Plaza, or formally Dusit Palace Plaza, and also known among Thais as Equestrian Statue Plaza, is an important public square in the palace and government quarter of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bang Khun Phrom Palace?

Nearby attractions include Bank of Thailand Museum, Bangkok (2 min walk), Wat Sam Phraya, Bangkok (6 min walk), Wat Intharawihan, Bangkok (7 min walk), Thewet Naruemit Bridge, Bangkok (7 min walk).

How to get to Bang Khun Phrom Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bang Khun Phrom Palace:

Ferry

ตลาดเทวราช (6 min walk)
Thewet • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเขียว, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเหลือง, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (7 min walk)

Bus

ท่ารถประจำทางสาย 23 • Lines: 23 (12 min walk)
หอสมุดแห่งชาติ • Lines: 3 (13 min walk)

Metro

Sirindhorn • Lines: MRT Blue (30 min walk)
Bang Yi Khan • Lines: MRT Blue (30 min walk)