Wat Kalayanamitr In 1825, a Thai-Chinese nobleman named Chao Phraya Nikonbodin established a temple as an of-fering to King Rama III. The king acknowledged and praised his sincerity and friendship by nam-ing this temple, “Wat Kalayanamitr Varamahavihara”— “Kalayanamitr” in Thai…
Wat Arun Rajvararam Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn is an ancient temple built probably before 1656 during the Ayut-thaya Period. It is one of Thailand’s most iconic landmarks along Chao Phraya River. The 67-meter-tall prang or pagoda is…
Ministry of Defence The museum is located in the building of the Ministry of Defense. The structure is an exemplary illustration of the Neo-Palladian architectural style from the Neo-Classical Age which was popular during the reign of King Rama V.…
Bangkok City Pillar Shrine Bangkok City Pillar Shrine was built at the same time as the establishment of Bangkok—the new capital city of Siam. The construction was carried out according to a Brahmin belief. A holy ritual was carried out…
Thailand National Museum The National Gallery is housed inside a one-hundred-year-old building that was the former Royal Mint. Designed by an Italian royal architect, the building’s attributes are formal and elegant. The Royal Mint later transformed into the National Gallery…
Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) The Grand Palace, or formally Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang, had been the official residence of King Rama I to King Rama V. It has an area of more than 211,000 square…
Sanam Luang Sanam Luang is a 119,000-square-meter field located in front of Wat Phra Kaew. It has served many purposes, most significantly as the site for royal cremation and ceremonies. The cremation ceremony of the beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej or…
Blue Whale Cafe This tiny blue café stands out at Tha Tien Pier due to its unique design. Ocean blue shades paint the interiors, starting with the darkest ones on the ground floor and lightening up in a gradient as…
Museum Siam The museum’s building features a classic Colonial style of architecture. It allows visitors to learn about Thailand and its peoples from various ages since the Prehistoric Age. The museum covers different topics such as settlements, trading, agriculture, religions,…
Tha Maharaj Tha Maharat is a community mall sitting on the bank of Chao Phraya River. It is a great spot to observe the local way of life, both traditional and contemporary, along this famous river. Many shops, restaurants, and…