Phra Racha Wang Derm, Bangkok

Name: Phra Racha Wang Derm
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#377 among attractions in Bangkok

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Thonburi Palace, also known in Thai as Phra Racha Wang Derm, is the former royal palace of King Taksin, who ruled the Siamese kingdom of Thonburi following the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767 and up until the establishment of Rattanakosin in 1782. It later served as the residence of several high-ranking members of the Chakri Dynasty until 1900 when the palace became the site of the Royal Thai Naval Academy. The palace is now within the grounds of the Royal Thai Navy headquarters in Bangkok, and is open for group visits pending advance appointment. ()

Local name: พระราชวังเดิม Coordinates: 13°44'33"N, 100°29'24"E

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Phra Racha Wang Derm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Pak Khlong Talat.

0.5 miN
Opulent former royal residence and museum
Grand Palace, Bangkok
14 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...
~1800 ftNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Wat Pho, Bangkok
9 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...
~560 ftNW
Riverside temple with a landmark spire
Wat Arun, Bangkok
3 min walk • Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn, is a magnificent and iconic structure that graces the skyline of Bangkok, Thailand. This Buddhist temple, situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, is one of the most stunning landmarks in the city.
0.4 miE
Busy 24-hour place for flowers and produce
Pak Khlong Talat, Bangkok
11 min walk • Pak Khlong Talat, nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, is a vibrant and bustling market renowned for its extensive array of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Known colloquially as Bangkok's Flower Market, this destination is a kaleidoscope of color and fragrance...
~1270 ftSE
Sacred and religious sites
Kian Un Keng Shrine, Bangkok
7 min walk • Kian Un Keng Shrine or spelled Kuan An Keng Shrine, known internationally as Guanyin Shrine, is an ancient Chinese joss house in Bangkok, located on the western bank of Chao Phraya River, Wat Kanlaya Subdistrict, Thon Buri District, Thonburi side in the area of Kudi Chin...
~1010 ftS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Buddhist temple
Wat Kalayanamitr, Bangkok
5 min walk • Wat Kalayanamitr Varamahavihara is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. The temple is located in Wat Kanlaya sub-district, on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple was established in 1825 by Chaophraya Nikonbodin, a wealthy Thai Chinese trader, who donated the temple to Rama III.
~490 ftS
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Molilokkayaram, Bangkok
3 min walk • Wat Molilokkayaram Ratchawarawihan or simply Wat Molilokkayaram is an ancient Thai temple site between Wat Arun and Wat Kalayanamitr rim Khlong Bangkok Yai near Anuthin Sawat Bridge and close to Tonson Mosque.
0.6 miN
Museum, History museum
Pavilion of Regalia, Bangkok
16 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.
~1510 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum Siam, Bangkok
8 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.
~1310 ftSW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Hong Rattanaram, Bangkok
7 min walk • Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan, or just called Wat Hong Rattanaram is an ancient Thai Buddhist temple located in Bangkok rim the Khlong Bangkok Yai canal.
~1650 ftS
Mosque
Bang Luang Mosque, Bangkok
8 min walk • Bang Luang Mosque is a historic mosque in Bangkok located in Soi Arun Amarin 7, New Arun Amarin Road, Wat Kanlaya Subdistrict, Thon Buri District, Thonburi side within Kudi Khao Community by the Khlong Bangkok Yai near mouth of Chao Phraya River, it's also known as Kudi Khao and Kudi To Yi.

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Which popular attractions are close to Phra Racha Wang Derm?

Nearby attractions include Wat Molilokkayaram, Bangkok (3 min walk), Wat Arun, Bangkok (3 min walk), Wat Kalayanamitr, Bangkok (5 min walk), Kian Un Keng Shrine, Bangkok (7 min walk).

How to get to Phra Racha Wang Derm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Phra Racha Wang Derm:

Ferry

Tha Tien • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือท่องเที่ยวเจ้าพระยา, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (7 min walk)
Rajinee • Lines: เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง), เส้นทางเดินเรือโดยสารฯ คลองบางกอ (7 min walk)

Metro

Sanam Chai • Lines: MRT Blue (9 min walk)
Itsaraphap • Lines: MRT Blue (11 min walk)

Bus

ท่าดินแดง • Lines: 20 (26 min walk)
Public Minivan Station (27 min walk)