Phra Athit Road, Bangkok

Name: Phra Athit Road
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#233 among attractions in Bangkok

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Phra Athit Road is located along Chao Phraya River to the northeast. Back in the past this road was full with important buildings such as houses of nobility and mansions as residence of ambassadors from other countries. Now there are Office of the Council of State, Buddhist Association of Thailand, Food Agriculture Organization, UNICEF of Thailand located on this road. It is surrounded by river piers, and a riverside park with the ancient for called Phra Arthit Fort or Phra Sumen Fort. At night this road is popular for many restaurants and bars with live music such as pop, rock, and Jazz for tourists and local people. ()

Coordinates: 13°45'46"N, 100°29'41"E

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Phra Athit Road – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khaosan Road, Sanam Luang, Bangkok National Museum, Front Palace.

~1590 ftSE
Area with shops and rooms for backpackers
Khaosan Road, Bangkok
8 min walk • Khaosan Road, often referred to as the gateway to Southeast Asia's backpacking culture, is an iconic shopping district nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. This vibrant street is a melting pot of international travelers, street vendors, and nighttime revelers...
0.5 miS
Park, Field
Sanam Luang, Bangkok
14 min walk • Sanam Luang, an open field and public square located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, holds a significant place in the cultural and historical tapestry of the city. Often referred to as the Royal Field, it stretches across 74.5 acres in the Phra Nakhon district...
~1930 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Bangkok National Museum, Bangkok
10 min walk • The Bangkok National Museum is the main branch museum of the National Museums in Thailand and also one of the largest museums in Southeast Asia. It features exhibits of Thai art and history. It occupies the former palace of the vice king, set between Thammasat University and the National Theater, facing Sanam Luang.
0.4 miSW
Palace
Front Palace, Bangkok
11 min walk • Krom Phra Ratchawang Bowon Sathan Mongkhon กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานมงคล, colloquially known as the Front Palace, was the title of the uparaja of Siam, variously translated as "viceroy", "vice king" or "Lord/Prince of the Front Palace", as the titleholder resided in the physical residence of the same name.
0.4 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Buddhist temple
Wat Bowonniwet, Bangkok
10 min walk • Wat Pavaranivesh Vihara Ratchawarawihan is a major Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand. Being the residence of Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana; the late Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, it is the final resting place of two former kings of Chakri Dynasty; King Vajiravudh and King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
0.5 miN
Bridge
Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok
13 min walk • The Rama VIII Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It was built to alleviate traffic congestion on the nearby Phra Pinklao Bridge. Construction of the bridge took place from 1999 to 2002.
0.6 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit, Bangkok
16 min walk • Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is one of the 10 royal temples of the highest class in Bangkok.
~1830 ftNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Sam Phraya, Bangkok
9 min walk • Wat Sam Phraya is a Thai royal temple of the third class, located in Wat Sam Phraya Sub-district, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. Formerly called Wat Sak or Wat Bang Khun Phrom, it was presumably built in the Ayutthaya period. It was restored and given its present name in the Bangkok era.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Bank of Thailand Museum, Bangkok
13 min walk • Bank of Thailand Museum is a museum in Bangkok. The museum is housed in the Bang Khun Phrom Palace, the former residence of Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, who was the 33rd son of King Chulalongkorn. The Bank of Thailand, Northern Region also has a museum in Chiang Mai. In June 2017, the museum was reopened.
0.4 miSW
Palace
Front Palace, Bangkok
11 min walk • The Front Palace, officially the Phraratchawang Bowon Sathanmongkhon, was the residence of the royal holder of the same title during the early-to-mid Rattanakosin Kingdom.
~1380 ftW
Bridge
Phra Pin-klao Bridge, Bangkok
7 min walk • The Somdet Phra Pinklao Bridge is a bridge near the Grand Palace over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It links Rattanakosin Island with Thonburi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Phra Athit Road?

Nearby attractions include Wat Chana Songkhram, Bangkok (4 min walk), Bang Lamphu, Bangkok (4 min walk), Chakraphong Mosque, Bangkok (4 min walk), National Gallery, Bangkok (7 min walk).

How to get to Phra Athit Road by public transport?

The nearest stations to Phra Athit Road:

Bus

Phra Athit • Lines: 3, A4, S1 (1 min walk)
Bus Stop 53 • Lines: 3, A4, S1 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Phra Arthit • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือท่องเที่ยวเจ้าพระยา, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (2 min walk)
Phra Pin Klao Bridge • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเขียว, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเหลือง, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (8 min walk)

Train

Thonburi (28 min walk)

Metro

Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (31 min walk)
Bang Yi Khan • Lines: MRT Blue (31 min walk)