Devasathan, Bangkok

Name: Devasathan
Address: 268 Ban Dinsor Road, Bangkok, 10200, Thailand
Telephone: +66 2 222 6951

#239 among attractions in Bangkok

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Devasathan or Royal Brahmin Office of Thai Royal Court is a Hindu temple near Wat Suthat in the Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand. The temple is the official centre of Hinduism in Thailand. The temple is the home of the Court Brahmins, who are descended from an ancient lineage of priests from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. The Brahmins perform many important royal and religious ceremonies for the Monarchy of Thailand every year. The temple was founded in 1784 by King Rama I, the founder of the Chakri dynasty. ()

Local name: เทวสถานโบสถ์พราหมณ์ Completed: 1784 (240 years ago)Coordinates: 13°45'8"N, 100°30'4"E

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268 Ban Dinsor Roadกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (พระนคร)Bangkok 10200 Thailand

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+66 2 222 6951

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Devasathan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Giant Swing, Democracy Monument, Trok Mo Market, Wat Suthat.

~180 ftS
Historic site of religious ceremonies
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~1640 ftN
Dramatic monument in a city park
Democracy Monument, Bangkok
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~1080 ftSW
Market, Shopping
Trok Mo Market, Bangkok
6 min walk • Trok Mo Market, also known as Thesa Market, or officially as Ratchabophit Phatthana Community, is a wet market and community in Bangkok. It is regarded as one of Bangkok's busiest and oldest with most vibrant markets.
~800 ftS
Buddhist temple with iconic Giant Swing
Wat Suthat, Bangkok
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~1680 ftNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
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~1150 ftNE
Museum, Sacred and religious sites
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~1880 ftSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Ratchabophit, Bangkok
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~1390 ftSE
Park
Rommaninat Park, Bangkok
7 min walk • Rommaninat Park or spelt Romaneenart Park, commonly known as Khuk Kao is a public park in Bangkok. Located between Siriphong and Maha Chai Roads, Samran Rat Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District between Giant Swing, Wat Suthat and Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre.
0.4 miSW
Memorial, Historical place
Pig Memorial, Bangkok
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~490 ftSW
Museum
Bamrung Chat Satsana Ya Thai, Bangkok
3 min walk • Bamrungchat Satsana Yathai or familiarly known as Ban Mowaan is a traditional Thai medicine store and historic building located at 9, Soi Thesa, Bamrung Mueang Road, Wat Ratchabophit Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok.
~1730 ftW
Bridge
Chang Rong Si Bridge, Bangkok
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Devasathan?

Nearby attractions include Giant Swing, Bangkok (1 min walk), Bamrung Chat Satsana Ya Thai, Bangkok (3 min walk), Wat Suthat, Bangkok (4 min walk), Si Kak Sao Chingcha, Bangkok (6 min walk).

How to get to Devasathan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Devasathan:

Bus

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall • Lines: 2, 511, S1 (9 min walk)
After Democracy Monument • Lines: 2, 511 (9 min walk)

Metro

Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (10 min walk)
Sanam Chai • Lines: MRT Blue (18 min walk)

Ferry

Phanfa Leelard • Lines: Golden Mount (11 min walk)
Maharaj • Lines: เรือท่องเที่ยวเจ้าพระยา (22 min walk)

Train

Bangkok (36 min walk)