Phaya Thai Palace, Bangkok

Name: Phaya Thai Palace
Address: 315 Ratchawithi Rd, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
Telephone: +66 2 354 7987

#139 among attractions in Bangkok

Museum, History museum, Architecture, Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

The Phya Thai Palace or Royal Phya Thai Palace is on the banks of the Samsen Canal on Rajavithee Road in the Ratchathewi District of Bangkok. King Rama V bestowed on it the royal name of the Royal Residence of the Phya Thai or the Phya Thai Palace, with Phya Thai meaning "lord of the Thais", during his reign and so it was built with this bearing on design. ()

Local name: พระราชวังพญาไท Coordinates: 13°46'7"N, 100°31'59"E

Address

315 Ratchawithi Rdวิภาวดี (ราชเทวี)Bangkok 10400 Thailand

Contact

+66 2 354 7987

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Bangkok

Day trips

Phaya Thai Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dusit Zoo, Chitralada Royal Villa, Pratunam Market, Victory Monument.

1.2 miW
Sizable destination with many animals
Dusit Zoo, Bangkok
30 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.
0.8 miW
Palace
Chitralada Royal Villa, Bangkok
21 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.
1.3 miSE
Market for clothes, shoes and food
Pratunam Market, Bangkok
35 min walk • Pratunam Market is one of Bangkok's major markets, and is Thailand's largest clothing market. The name Pratunam means 'water gate'.
0.4 miSE
Tall war memorial with military statues
Victory Monument, Bangkok
11 min walk • Victory Monument is a military monument in Bangkok, Thailand. The monument was erected in June 1941 to commemorate the Thai victory in the Franco-Thai War.
1.5 miSW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Borom Niwat, Bangkok
38 min walk • Wat Borom Niwat Ratchaworawihan; also simple known as Wat Borom Niwat or Wat Borom is a second class royal Thai Buddhist temple, located in the Rong Mueang Subdistrict, Pathum Wan District, downtown Bangkok.
0.9 miS
Royal home and antiques amid lush gardens
Suan Pakkad Palace, Bangkok
23 min walk • Suan Pakkad Palace or Suan Pakkard Palace is a museum in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located on Sri Ayutthaya Road, south of the Victory Monument. The museum has Thai antiques on display, including Ban Chiang pottery over 4,000 years old.
1.2 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Pub
The Rock Pub, Bangkok
31 min walk • The Rock Pub is a rock-metal pub and music venue at Phaya Thai Road, just below Ratchathewi BTS Station and opposite Asia Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The pub is located near the Siam area in Pathum Wan District, which contains the Siam Paragon, Siam Center and MBK Center shopping malls and the Siam Square shopping area.
1.2 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Royal Turf Club of Thailand, Bangkok
30 min walk • The Royal Turf Club of Thailand under Royal Patronage is a sports club in Thailand, formerly located at its historic horse racing venue in Bangkok and commonly known as the Nang Loeng Racecourse.
1.3 miW
Museum, History museum
Royal Elephant National Museum, Bangkok
33 min walk • The Royal Elephant National Museum, also known as Chang Ton National Museum, is a museum located in Dusit District, Bangkok, Thailand.
1.6 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Thai Labour Museum, Bangkok
40 min walk • Thai Labour Museum is a museum in Ratchathewi District, Bangkok, Thailand.
1.3 miSW
Market, Shopping
Si Yaek Maha Nak, Bangkok
34 min walk • Si Yaek Maha Nak is a sub-district of Dusit district, Bangkok.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Phaya Thai Palace open?

Phaya Thai Palace is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 1 pm - 3 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 1 pm - 3 pm
Friday closed
Saturday 9:30 am - 11:30 am & 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 11:30 am & 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Phaya Thai Palace?

Nearby attractions include Victory Monument, Bangkok (11 min walk), Ratchathewi District, Bangkok (18 min walk), Santiphap Park, Bangkok (19 min walk), Chitralada Royal Villa, Bangkok (21 min walk).

How to get to Phaya Thai Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Phaya Thai Palace:

Bus

Opposite Soi Suan Ngoen • Lines: 536 (8 min walk)
The Government Pharmaceutical Organization • Lines: 8, R26E (10 min walk)

Metro

Victory Monument • Lines: BTS Sukhumvit (13 min walk)
Sanam Pao • Lines: BTS Sukhumvit (18 min walk)

Train

Ramathibodi Hospital (13 min walk)
Sam Sen (21 min walk)

Ferry

แยกหลานหลวง (36 min walk)
Talad Bobae • Lines: Golden Mount (40 min walk)