Phra Racha Wang Derm, Bangkok
Facts and practical information
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. ()
ธนบุรี (บางกอกใหญ่)Bangkok
Phra Racha Wang Derm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Pak Khlong Talat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Phra Racha Wang Derm?
How to get to Phra Racha Wang Derm by public transport?
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)