Samran Rat, Bangkok

Name: Samran Rat
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#497 among attractions in Bangkok

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Samran Rat, popularly known as Pratu Phi, is a historic neighbourhood and road junction in Bangkok. The neighbourhood roughly occupies the area of its namesake subdistrict in Phra Nakhon district. Samran Rat Intersection is the junction of Bamrung Mueang and Maha Chai roads. From the intersection, Bamrung Mueang road crosses the nearby Sommot Amonmak bridge into Pom Prap Sattru Phai district's Ban Bat subdistrict. The next junction on Bamrung Mueang is Maen Si. ()

Coordinates: 13°45'8"N, 100°30'16"E

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Samran Rat – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1020 ftNE
Temple known for gold chedi and city views
Wat Saket, Bangkok
5 min walk • Wat Saket, often referred to as the Golden Mount, is a historic Buddhist temple that has become an iconic landmark in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. This serene sanctuary is known for its gleaming chedi, or stupa, which is perched atop an artificial hill, providing...
~1240 ftW
Historic site of religious ceremonies
Giant Swing, Bangkok
6 min walk • The Giant Swing, known as Sao Ching Cha in Thai, stands as a historic monument in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. This towering structure, painted in vivid red hues, reaches a height of 21.15 meters and is an emblem of the city's deep cultural and spiritual heritage.
~1880 ftNW
Dramatic monument in a city park
Democracy Monument, Bangkok
10 min walk • In the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, stands a significant historical structure known as the Democracy Monument. This memorial, located on Ratchadamnoen Avenue, was erected in 1940 to commemorate the 1932 Siamese coup d'état which led to the establishment of a...
0.4 miSW
Market, Shopping
Trok Mo Market, Bangkok
10 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.
~1440 ftSW
Buddhist temple with iconic Giant Swing
Wat Suthat, Bangkok
7 min walk • Wat Suthat Thepwararam is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is a royal temple of the first grade, one of ten such temples in Bangkok. Construction was begun by King Rama I in 1807. In the beginning, it was initially called "Wat Maha Sutthawat" and was located in the combretum grove.
~980 ftN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Wat Ratchanatdaram, Bangkok
5 min walk • Wat Ratchanatdaram is a buddhist temple located at the intersection between Ratchadamnoen Klang and Maha Chai Road, in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok. Meaning Temple of the Royal Niece, the temple was built to the order of King Nangklao for his granddaughter, Princess Somanass Waddhanawathy in 1846.
~1370 ftNE
Forts and castles
Mahakan Fort, Bangkok
7 min walk • The fortifications of Bangkok consist of several series of defensive structures built to protect the city during the late Ayutthaya to early Rattanakosin periods.
~520 ftN
Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Thepthidaram, Bangkok
3 min walk • Wat Thepthidaram Worawihan or popularly known as Wat Thepthidaram is a third grade royal Buddhist temple in Worawihan type, located in the area known as Pratu Phi or official name Samran Rat, Bangkok, near Mahakan Fort and Wat Ratchanadda.
~1540 ftN
Museum, History museum, Art gallery
King Prajadhipok Museum, Bangkok
8 min walk • King Prajadhipok Museum is a museum in Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok, Thailand. The building has three floors of permanent exhibitions relating to royal life of King Prajadhipok and Queen Rambai Barni of Thailand.
~1260 ftSW
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.
~1610 ftW
Museum
Bamrung Chat Satsana Ya Thai, Bangkok
8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Samran Rat?

Nearby attractions include Sommot Amon Mak Bridge, Bangkok (2 min walk), Wat Thepthidaram, Bangkok (3 min walk), Wat Ratchanatdaram, Bangkok (5 min walk), Wat Saket, Bangkok (5 min walk).

How to get to Samran Rat by public transport?

The nearest stations to Samran Rat:

Ferry

Phanfa Leelard • Lines: Golden Mount (7 min walk)
Talad Bobae • Lines: Golden Mount (20 min walk)

Bus

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall • Lines: 2, 511, S1 (7 min walk)
70,157,503,509 • Lines: 2, 511, S1 (8 min walk)

Metro

Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (10 min walk)
Wat Mangkon • Lines: MRT Blue (20 min walk)

Train

Bangkok (32 min walk)
Yommarat (32 min walk)