Dusit District, Bangkok

Name: Dusit District
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#323 among attractions in Bangkok

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Dusit is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. ()

Local name: เขตดุสิต Area: 4.12 mi²Coordinates: 13°46'49"N, 100°31'5"E

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กรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (ดุสิต)Bangkok Thailand

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Dusit District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wat Benchamabophit, Dusit Zoo, Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Vimanmek Mansion.

1 miS
Opulent temple known for its marble
Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok
26 min walk • Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, stands as an architectural gem in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. Constructed at the end of the 19th century under the orders of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), this Buddhist temple is renowned for its striking design...
0.6 miS
Sizable destination with many animals
Dusit Zoo, Bangkok
15 min walk • Dusit Zoo, nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, stands as an oasis of nature amid the bustling cityscape. This serene animal sanctuary, spread over an area of 47 acres, has been a beloved destination for both locals and tourists since its opening in 1938.
0.7 miSW
Grand royal reception hall and museum
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Bangkok
18 min walk • The Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall stands as a majestic landmark in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. This grandiose structure functions as a museum and is a testament to the country's rich cultural and artistic heritage. Constructed in the Italian Renaissance and Neo...
0.6 miSW
Thai national heritage museum
Vimanmek Mansion, Bangkok
15 min walk • The Vimanmek Mansion is a former royal villa in Bangkok, Thailand. It is in the Dusit Palace complex in Dusit District. As of 2019 it has been dismantled to allow for foundation repairs and will be rebuilt upon its completion.
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum
Thai Parliament Museum, Bangkok
14 min walk • The Thai Parliament Museum is a museum within the Sappaya-Sapasathan, Bangkok, dedicated to the political history of Thailand after the transition to a constitutional monarchy in 1932.
0.8 miS
Palace
Chitralada Royal Villa, Bangkok
22 min walk • Chitralada Royal Villa is a royal villa located within Dusit Palace. This villa was permanent-residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the longest-serving monarch of Thailand and Queen Sirikit.
0.7 miSW
Palace
Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Bangkok
18 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.
1.2 miS
Bridge
Chamai Maru Chet Bridge, Bangkok
31 min walk • Chamai Maru Chet Bridge is a historic bridge in Bangkok located on Phitsanulok Road, Suan Chitlada Sudditrict, Dusit District in the area of Government House near Rajavinit Mathayom School, Nang Loeng Racecourse, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon: Nang Loeng Campus and Wat Benchamabophit.
0.6 miSW
Palace, Park
Dusit Palace, Bangkok
17 min walk • Dusit Palace is a compound of royal residences in Bangkok, Thailand. Constructed over a large area north of Rattanakosin Island between 1897 and 1901 by King Chulalongkorn.
0.6 miSW
Museum
Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall, Bangkok
15 min walk • Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall or the Thai Handicraft Museum is a Throne Hall located within Dusit Palace to use as a throne hall and banquet facilities for Dusit Palace.
0.8 miSW
Square
Royal Plaza, Bangkok
22 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 Dusit District?

Nearby attractions include Samsen Road, Bangkok (12 min walk), Ratchawithi Road, Bangkok (12 min walk), Royal Elephant National Museum, Bangkok (13 min walk), Thai Parliament Museum, Bangkok (14 min walk).

How to get to Dusit District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dusit District:

Bus

3 • Lines: 3 (20 min walk)
มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏสวนสุนันทา - 3, 9ร, 16, 32, 33ร, 49, 51ร, 65, 110ร, 505 • Lines: 3 (23 min walk)

Train

Sam Sen (21 min walk)
Ramathibodi Hospital (25 min walk)

Ferry

Payap • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (22 min walk)
Krung Thon Bridge • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเขียว, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (30 min walk)

Metro

Bang Phlat • Lines: MRT Blue (32 min walk)