Sam Phraeng, Bangkok

Name: Sam Phraeng
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#350 among attractions in Bangkok

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Sam Phraeng, also spelled as Sam Praeng, is the name of a neighbourhood that is historic area in Rattanakosin Island, San Chaopho Suea Sub-District, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. It is an area in the middle between Atsadang and Tanao Roads. In addition, it is considered in the same neighbourhood as other attractions, such as Sao Chingcha, San Chao Pho Suea, Wat Suthat, Wat Ratchabophit, Ministry of Defense, Saphan Chang Rong Si etc. ()

Coordinates: 13°45'7"N, 100°29'51"E

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Sam Phraeng – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wat Phra Kaew, Saranrom Palace, Giant Swing, Trok Mo Market.

~1630 ftW
Sacred shrine with reclining Buddha
Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok
8 min walk • Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is a cornerstone of spiritual significance in Bangkok, Thailand. As the most sacred Buddhist temple in the country, it is a must-see for visitors and a place of pilgrimage for Thai Buddhists.
~1270 ftSW
Museum, Neoclassical architecture
Saranrom Palace, Bangkok
7 min walk • Saranrom Palace, a majestic vestige of Thailand's royal past, stands as a cultural museum in the heart of Bangkok. This historic edifice was originally constructed in 1866 as a royal residence for King Rama IV, and later served various members of the Thai royal family.
~1210 ftE
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.
~980 ftSE
Market, Shopping
Trok Mo Market, Bangkok
5 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.
~1400 ftSE
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.
~1160 ftS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Ratchabophit, Bangkok
6 min walk • Wat Ratchabophit or formally Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram Ratchaworawihan, is a Buddhist temple on Atsadang Road, Bangkok, along Khlong Khu Mueang Doem, not far from Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. The temple was built during the reign of King Chulalongkorn.
~1020 ftSW
Memorial, Historical place
Pig Memorial, Bangkok
5 min walk • Pig Memorial is a memorial in Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang sub-district, Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok. It is located in the inner city or Rattanakosin Island which is a historic area of the city.
~890 ftE
Museum
Bamrung Chat Satsana Ya Thai, Bangkok
5 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.
~550 ftSW
Bridge
Chang Rong Si Bridge, Bangkok
3 min walk • Chang Rong Si Bridge is a bridge and monument in the Rattanakosin Island area of Phra Nakhon District, the historic centre of Bangkok. The bridge spans Khlong Khu Mueang Doem, the old city moat, and is locate behind the Ministry of Defense and at the front corner of the Ministry of Interior.
~1440 ftS
Bridge
Saphan Hok, Bangkok
7 min walk • Saphan Hok is a bridge over the old city moat or Khlong Khu Mueang Doem. It's connected between Saranrom Park and Wat Ratchabophit in Bangkok's Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang and Wang Burapha Phirom sub-districts, Phra Nakhon district.
~1640 ftSW
Park, Garden
Saranrom Park, Bangkok
8 min walk • Saranrom Park is a public park in Bangkok. It is located opposite the Grand Palace, between Sanam Chai, Charoen Krung and Rachini roads in Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sam Phraeng?

Nearby attractions include Si Kak Sao Chingcha, Bangkok (2 min walk), Chang Rong Si Bridge, Bangkok (3 min walk), San Chaopho Suea, Bangkok (4 min walk), San Chaopho Suea Subdistrict, Bangkok (4 min walk).

How to get to Sam Phraeng by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sam Phraeng:

Bus

Public Minivan Station (10 min walk)
After Democracy Monument • Lines: 2, 511 (10 min walk)

Metro

Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (12 min walk)
Sanam Chai • Lines: MRT Blue (15 min walk)

Ferry

Tha Chang • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเขียว, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง), เส้นทางเดินเรือโดยสารฯ คลองบางกอ (16 min walk)
Maharaj • Lines: เรือท่องเที่ยวเจ้าพระยา (17 min walk)