Khlong Mon, Bangkok

Name: Khlong Mon
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#275 among attractions in Bangkok

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Khlong Mon is a khlong in Bangkok's Thonburi side. Khlong Mon has been dug since Ayutthaya period and delineates the border between Bangkok Yai and Bangkok Noi Districts. It has a starting from the west bank of the Chao Phraya River at the area beside the Royal Thai Navy Council passing Khlong Ban Khamin, which is the original city moat since Thonburi was the capital, to reach Khlong Bang Khun Si, also known as Khlong Chak Phra, which is the original Chao Phraya River, and Khlong Bangkok Yai. Then itself continuing on to the west as Khlong Bang Chueak Nang. ()

Coordinates: 13°44'44"N, 100°28'29"E

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Khlong Mon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wat Arun, Wat Kalayanamitr, Siriraj Medical Museum, Wat Molilokkayaram.

1 miE
Riverside temple with a landmark spire
Wat Arun, Bangkok
25 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.
1.2 miE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Buddhist temple
Wat Kalayanamitr, Bangkok
30 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.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Siriraj Medical Museum, Bangkok
30 min walk • The Siriraj Medical Museum, nicknamed the Museum of Death, is a medical museum in Bangkok, Thailand. Siriraj Medical Museum is open to the public and is a valuable resource for medical professionals and students.
1 miE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Molilokkayaram, Bangkok
27 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.
1 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Hong Rattanaram, Bangkok
26 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.
1.2 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Amarinthraram, Bangkok
30 min walk • Wat Amarinthraram Worawihan, or known in short as Wat Amarinthraram or just Wat Amarin is a Thai Buddhist temple in Thailand.
1.1 miSE
Mosque
Bang Luang Mosque, Bangkok
29 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.
1.1 miE
Market, Shopping
Tha Tian Market, Bangkok
28 min walk • Tha Tian Market, is one of famous historical ordinary community market in the Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is on Rattanakosin Island, located near the Grand Palace – next to Wat Pho, by Chao Phraya River.
1.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Silpakorn University Art Gallery, Bangkok
30 min walk • Silapakorn University Art Gallery is an art gallery and museum in Bangkok, Thailand. It is a building in Silpakorn University Wang Tha Phra Campus on Na Pralarn Road, directly north of the Grand Palace and south of Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit.
1.1 miNE
Piers and boardwalks
Prannok Pier, Bangkok
29 min walk • Prannok Pier, also known as the Siriraj Pier or Wang Lang Pier with designated pier number N10, is a pier on the Chao Phraya River located at the Siriraj Subdistrict, Bangkok Noi District in the area adjacent Siriraj Hospital and Wang Lang Market.
0.9 miNE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Wang Lang Market, Bangkok
24 min walk • Wang Lang Market is a daily market in Bangkok Noi district next to Siriraj Hospital and Chao Phraya river in Bangkok's Thonburi side. The name "Wang Lang Market" means rear palace market, because of its location.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Khlong Mon?

Nearby attractions include Phran Nok Road, Bangkok (18 min walk), Ban Chang Lo, Bangkok (19 min walk), Pho Sam Ton, Bangkok (19 min walk), Fai Chai Junction, Bangkok (19 min walk).

How to get to Khlong Mon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Khlong Mon:

Metro

Charan 13 • Lines: MRT Blue (12 min walk)
Fai Chai • Lines: MRT Blue (21 min walk)

Ferry

Tha Tien • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือท่องเที่ยวเจ้าพระยา, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (27 min walk)
Tha Chang • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเขียว, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง), เส้นทางเดินเรือโดยสารฯ คลองบางกอ (27 min walk)

Train

Thonburi (28 min walk)

Bus

Bus stop (30 min walk)