Ministry of Defence headquarters, Bangkok

Name: Ministry of Defence headquarters
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#173 among attractions in Bangkok

Memorial, Neoclassical architecture

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Ministry of Defence headquarters, Bangkok

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The Ministry of Defence headquarters is a historic building in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon District. It sits opposite the Grand Palace on Sanam Chai Road, in the heart of the historic Rattanakosin Island. The building, in the neo-Palladian style of the neoclassical movement, was built as the Front Soldiers' Barracks in 1882–1884 to designs by Italian architect Joachim Grassi. It has served as the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence since the ministry's establishment in 1887. ()

Coordinates: 13°45'6"N, 100°29'41"E

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กรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (พระนคร)Bangkok Thailand

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Ministry of Defence headquarters – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wat Phra Kaew, Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Sanam Luang.

~630 ftW
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~990 ftW
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~1410 ftNW
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~500 ftS
Museum, Neoclassical architecture
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~1720 ftSE
Market, Shopping
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~1020 ftW
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~1300 ftSE
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~1740 ftNW
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~540 ftE
Bridge
Chang Rong Si Bridge, Bangkok
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ministry of Defence headquarters?

Nearby attractions include Kanlayana Maitri Road, Bangkok (2 min walk), City Pillar Shrine, Bangkok (3 min walk), Saranrom Palace, Bangkok (3 min walk), Chang Rong Si Bridge, Bangkok (3 min walk).

How to get to Ministry of Defence headquarters by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ministry of Defence headquarters:

Bus

Public Minivan Station (10 min walk)
Ratchadamnoen Bus #2,15,22,44,47,60,68,A4,S1) Bus 15 to MBK • Lines: 2, 511, A4, S1 (12 min walk)

Ferry

Tha Chang • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเขียว, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง), เส้นทางเดินเรือโดยสารฯ คลองบางกอ (12 min walk)
Maharaj • Lines: เรือท่องเที่ยวเจ้าพระยา (12 min walk)

Metro

Sanam Chai • Lines: MRT Blue (14 min walk)
Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (16 min walk)

Train

Thonburi (32 min walk)