Royal Turf Club of Thailand, Bangkok

Name: Royal Turf Club of Thailand
Address: 183 Phitsanulok Rd, Bangkok, Thailand
Telephone: +66 2 280 0020

#212 among attractions in Bangkok

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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. It was founded in 1916 by a group of aristocrats as an alternative to the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, and became highly popular during the first half of the twentieth century. Horse racing in Thailand declined in popularity towards the end of the twentieth century, and the Royal Turf Club likewise saw large falls in spectator numbers. Nevertheless, it continued to hold races every other Sunday, until its land lease was terminated by the Crown Property Bureau in 2018. The club was long known as a site of business and political networking among the elite, especially senior military figures. ()

Coordinates: 13°45'44"N, 100°31'1"E

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183 Phitsanulok Rdกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (ดุสิต)Bangkok Thailand

Contact

+66 2 280 0020

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Which popular attractions are close to Royal Turf Club of Thailand?

Nearby attractions include Phitsanulok Mansion, Bangkok (7 min walk), Si Ayutthaya Road, Bangkok (7 min walk), Chamai Maru Chet Bridge, Bangkok (7 min walk), Si Yaek Maha Nak, Bangkok (8 min walk).

How to get to Royal Turf Club of Thailand by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Turf Club of Thailand:

Ferry

นครสวรรค์ (8 min walk)
แยกหลานหลวง (12 min walk)

Train

Yommarat (10 min walk)
Uruphong (18 min walk)

Bus

2 • Lines: 2, 511, 8, S1 (12 min walk)
ท่ารถประจำทางสาย 23 • Lines: 23 (20 min walk)

Metro

Phaya Thai • Lines: BTS Sukhumvit (31 min walk)
Ratchathewi • Lines: BTS Sukhumvit (31 min walk)