Samsen Road, Bangkok

Name: Samsen Road
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#523 among attractions in Bangkok

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Samsen or spelled Sam Sen is a road and neighbourhood in Bangkok considered to be one of Bangkok's oldest. Samsen road starts from Bang Lamphu intersection in the area of Bang Lamphu within Phra Nakhon district and wends northeast to Dusit district as far as it ends at Kiakkai intersection, covering 4.6 km. It runs parallel to east Chao Phraya river all the route. ()

Coordinates: 13°47'0"N, 100°30'44"E

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กรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (ดุสิต)Bangkok Thailand

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Samsen Road – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wat Benchamabophit, Dusit Zoo, Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Vimanmek Mansion.

1.2 miS
Opulent temple known for its marble
Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok
31 min walk • Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, stands as an architectural gem in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. Constructed at the end of the 19th century under the orders of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), this Buddhist temple is renowned for its striking design...
0.8 miS
Sizable destination with many animals
Dusit Zoo, Bangkok
21 min walk • Dusit Zoo, nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, stands as an oasis of nature amid the bustling cityscape. This serene animal sanctuary, spread over an area of 47 acres, has been a beloved destination for both locals and tourists since its opening in 1938.
0.8 miS
Grand royal reception hall and museum
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Bangkok
21 min walk • The Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall stands as a majestic landmark in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. This grandiose structure functions as a museum and is a testament to the country's rich cultural and artistic heritage. Constructed in the Italian Renaissance and Neo...
0.6 miS
Thai national heritage museum
Vimanmek Mansion, Bangkok
17 min walk • The Vimanmek Mansion is a former royal villa in Bangkok, Thailand. It is in the Dusit Palace complex in Dusit District. As of 2019 it has been dismantled to allow for foundation repairs and will be rebuilt upon its completion.
0.6 miS
Museum, History museum
Thai Parliament Museum, Bangkok
17 min walk • The Thai Parliament Museum is a museum within the Sappaya-Sapasathan, Bangkok, dedicated to the political history of Thailand after the transition to a constitutional monarchy in 1932.
1.2 miSE
Palace
Chitralada Royal Villa, Bangkok
31 min walk • Chitralada Royal Villa is a royal villa located within Dusit Palace. This villa was permanent-residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the longest-serving monarch of Thailand and Queen Sirikit.
1.3 miSW
Vintage temple with a towering Buddha
Wat Intharawihan, Bangkok
34 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.
0.8 miS
Palace
Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Bangkok
20 min walk • The Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall or the Ambara Villa is a royal mansion situated inside Bangkok's Dusit Palace. It served as the primary residence of the former King Bhumibol Adulyadej and former Queen Sirikit of Thailand, and was the birthplace of King Vajiralongkorn.
0.7 miS
Palace, Park
Dusit Palace, Bangkok
19 min walk • Dusit Palace is a compound of royal residences in Bangkok, Thailand. Constructed over a large area north of Rattanakosin Island between 1897 and 1901 by King Chulalongkorn.
0.7 miS
Museum
Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall, Bangkok
18 min walk • Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall or the Thai Handicraft Museum is a Throne Hall located within Dusit Palace to use as a throne hall and banquet facilities for Dusit Palace.
1 miS
Square
Royal Plaza, Bangkok
25 min walk • The Royal Plaza, or formally Dusit Palace Plaza, and also known among Thais as Equestrian Statue Plaza, is an important public square in the palace and government quarter of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Samsen Road?

Nearby attractions include Nakhon Chai Si Road, Bangkok (4 min walk), Sukhothai Palace, Bangkok (6 min walk), Bang Krabue, Bangkok (12 min walk), Dusit District, Bangkok (12 min walk).

How to get to Samsen Road by public transport?

The nearest stations to Samsen Road:

Ferry

Payap • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (10 min walk)
Krung Thon Bridge • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเขียว, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (20 min walk)

Bus

3 • Lines: 3 (16 min walk)
มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏสวนสุนันทา - 3, 9ร, 16, 32, 33ร, 49, 51ร, 65, 110ร, 505 • Lines: 3 (19 min walk)

Metro

Bang Phlat • Lines: MRT Blue (21 min walk)
Bang O • Lines: MRT Blue (28 min walk)

Train

Ramathibodi Hospital (35 min walk)