Ratchawithi Road, Bangkok

Name: Ratchawithi Road
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#385 among attractions in Bangkok

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Ratchawithi Road, also spelled Rajvithi is a major road in Bangkok, Thailand. It begins in Ratchathewi district at Sam Liam Din Daeng Junction, where it intersects with Din Daeng Road and Ratchaprarop Road, and runs northwest, past Victory Monument Circle, through Dusit district, and ultimately crossing the Chao Phraya River on Krung Thon Bridge and ending in Bang Phlat district at Bang Phlat Intersection, where it intersects with Sirindhorn Road and Charan Sanitwong Road. ()

Local name: ถนนราชวิถี Coordinates: 13°46'25"N, 100°31'8"E

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

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

0.6 miSW
Opulent temple known for its marble
Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok
16 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...
~1180 ftSW
Sizable destination with many animals
Dusit Zoo, Bangkok
6 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.
0.4 miW
Grand royal reception hall and museum
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Bangkok
11 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...
0.5 miW
Thai national heritage museum
Vimanmek Mansion, Bangkok
12 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.
0.4 miW
Museum, History museum
Thai Parliament Museum, Bangkok
11 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.
0.4 miS
Palace
Chitralada Royal Villa, Bangkok
10 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.
0.9 miSW
Bridge
Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge, Bangkok
24 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.
0.5 miW
Palace
Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Bangkok
14 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.
0.8 miSW
Bridge
Chamai Maru Chet Bridge, Bangkok
21 min walk • Chamai Maru Chet Bridge is a historic bridge in Bangkok located on Phitsanulok Road, Suan Chitlada Sudditrict, Dusit District in the area of Government House near Rajavinit Mathayom School, Nang Loeng Racecourse, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon: Nang Loeng Campus and Wat Benchamabophit.
0.5 miW
Palace, Park
Dusit Palace, Bangkok
13 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.
1 miE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Phaya Thai Palace, Bangkok
26 min walk • The Phya Thai Palace or Royal Phya Thai Palace is on the banks of the Samsen Canal on Rajavithee Road in the Ratchathewi District of Bangkok.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ratchawithi Road?

Nearby attractions include Dusit Zoo, Bangkok (6 min walk), Royal Elephant National Museum, Bangkok (7 min walk), Chitralada Royal Villa, Bangkok (10 min walk), Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall, Bangkok (11 min walk).

How to get to Ratchawithi Road by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ratchawithi Road:

Train

Ramathibodi Hospital (15 min walk)
Sam Sen (22 min walk)

Bus

Neurological Institute of Thailand • Lines: 28, 515, 539 (16 min walk)
Opposite Soi Suan Ngoen • Lines: 536 (19 min walk)

Ferry

ประชาธิปไตย (25 min walk)
ราชดำเนินนอก (25 min walk)

Metro

Phaya Thai • Lines: BTS Sukhumvit (39 min walk)