Wat Sam Phraya, Bangkok

Name: Wat Sam Phraya
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#147 among attractions in Bangkok

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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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. ()

Coordinates: 13°45'57"N, 100°29'56"E

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กรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (พระนคร)Bangkok Thailand

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Wat Sam Phraya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khaosan Road, Democracy Monument, Bangkok National Museum, Wat Bowonniwet.

0.5 miS
Area with shops and rooms for backpackers
Khaosan Road, Bangkok
13 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...
0.7 miS
Dramatic monument in a city park
Democracy Monument, Bangkok
17 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...
0.7 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Bangkok National Museum, Bangkok
18 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 miS
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.
~1500 ftE
Vintage temple with a towering Buddha
Wat Intharawihan, Bangkok
8 min walk • Wat Intharawihan or Wat Intharavihan is a Third Class Royal wat located in the Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok, Thailand. It is noted for its 32 metres high standing Buddha statue known as Luang Pho To or "Phra Si Ariyamettrai" that was erected on the inspiration of the still highly revered abbott Somdej Toh.
~1710 ftNW
Bridge
Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok
9 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.
0.7 miE
Bridge
Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge, Bangkok
19 min walk • Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge is an historic bridge of inner Bangkok. The bridge spans Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem on Ratchadamnoen avenue on the border of Bang Khun Phrom sub-district, Phra Nakhon district and Wat Sommanat sub-district, Pom Prap Sattru Phai district with Dusit sub-district, Dusit district.
~940 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Bank of Thailand Museum, Bangkok
5 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.
0.6 miSW
Bridge
Phra Pin-klao Bridge, Bangkok
16 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.
0.7 miS
13°45'22"N • 100°29'42"E
Khlong Lot Night Market, Bangkok
19 min walk • Shopping, Market
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
National Gallery, Bangkok
15 min walk • The National Gallery is an art gallery and one of Thailand's national museums. It is located on Chao Fa Road in Bangkok's historic Phra Nakhon District, and is housed in the building of the former Royal Thai Mint.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wat Sam Phraya?

Nearby attractions include Bank of Thailand Museum, Bangkok (5 min walk), Bang Khun Phrom Palace, Bangkok (6 min walk), Bang Lamphu, Bangkok (7 min walk), Wat Intharawihan, Bangkok (8 min walk).

How to get to Wat Sam Phraya by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wat Sam Phraya:

Bus

Sip Sam Hang • Lines: S1 (9 min walk)
Phra Athit • Lines: 3, A4, S1 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Phra Arthit • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือท่องเที่ยวเจ้าพระยา, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (10 min walk)
ตลาดเทวราช (11 min walk)

Metro

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