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Mae
Nam
Chao
Phra
ya
Khl
ong
Bang
kok
Yai
Khlong Samsen
Khlong Saen Saeb
Khlong Saen Saeb
Khlong Phadung Kasem
Khlong Samsen
Khlong Mon
Khlo
ng P
rem
Pre
chak
on
Mae Nam Chao Phraya
Khl
ong
Phad
ung
Krun
g Ka
sem
Khlong Bangkok Noi
ChulalongkornUniversity
Sports Stadium
RoyalBangkok
Sports Club
RoyalTurf Club
National StadiumSporting Precinct
ChulalongkornUniversity
Suan LumNight
Bazaar
Th SukhumvitMarket
WetMarket
WongWianYai
DusitPark
Chitlada Park
AmphonPark
Sra PathumPalace
Soi 2
Soi 4
Soi 6
Th Phra Pin Klao
Th Somdet Phra Pin Klao
Soi RamButtr
i
SoiPhrasuli
Soi
9
Th M
ahac
hai
Th BamrungMeuang
ThS
iriP
hong
Th Charoen Krung
Th F
uang
Nak
hon
ThB
uranasat
Th Phraeng Nara
Th
SanamC
hai
Th Sukhothai
Th T
anao
Th Yen
Aka
t
ThD
inS
o
Soi
Som
det C
hao
ThAnuwong
ThRa
tchaw
ongSoi Bam
rungra
t
(Soi 1
2)
Th PhlapPhla
Chai
ThPha
dungd
ao
Th Yommarat Sukhum
Soi 6
Soi 4
Soi 2
Th Saranrom
Soi 30
Soi 5
Trok Mayom
Soi 39
Soi 47
Trok Surao
Soi 50
Soi Ruam Rudi
ThRa
tcha
dam
ri
Soi 8Soi 10
Saphan Tia
Soi 20
Soi 22
Th Yotha
Th B
an M
o
Th Charoen Rat
Th Thai Wang
Soi Si Bamphen
Soi Nga
mDuphli
Th Luk Luang
ThM
ittra
phan
Th Maitrichit
Th Naret
Th Na Phra Lan
Th Maitrichit
Th Surasak
Th Rang Nam
Th Sua
pa
Th Bamrung Meuang
ThM
aha
Phr
utha
ram
Th Luang
Th Luk Luang
Th Sarasin
Th T
riphe
t
ThM
ahaRat
Th Nakhon Chaisi
Th R
ong
Mue
ang
(Th
Hua
lam
phon
g)
Th Phra Athit
Th Chulalongkorn
ThN
aPh
raTh
at
Th P
rach
athi
pata
i
Th Arun Amarin
ThBa
nTh
atTh
ong
Th Luang
Soi Suan Phlu
Th Mahesak
ThC
hitlo
m
Th Arun Amarin
Th Phra Sumen
Th Chao Fa
Th Yothi
ThH
enri
Dun
ant
Th Surawong
Th Traimit
Th Tani
Th Kraisi
Chalerm
Mahanakhon
Expwy
Th Kasem
Th Si Phraya
Th Nakhon Sawan
Th Ratchawithi
ThRa
tcha
dam
ri
Th Din Daeng
Th P
haya
thai
ThAtsadang
Th Phitsanulok
Th Lan Luang
Th S
amse
n
Th Bamrung Meuang
Th R
atch
apra
rop
Th Charoen N
akhon
ThW
itth
ayu
(Wir
eles
sRd
)
Th M
aha
Nak
hon
Th Krung Kasem
Th U
Thon
g N
ai
Th Itsaraphap
Th P
haya
thai
Th Itsaraphap
Th Ratchawithi
Th R
atch
adam
noen
Nok
Th Lat Ya
Th R
atch
adam
noen
Nok
Th Sri Phraya
Th Phitsanulok
Th Ratchawithi
Th Wisut Kasat
Th R
atch
adam
noen
Nai
Th Charoen Krung
Th Somdet Chao Phraya
Th S
amse
n
Th Ratch
ini
Th T
aksi
n
Th S
awan
kalo
k
Soi 24
Soi 18
Th SilomSoi 16
Soi 14
Soi 12
Th W
ora
Chak
Th P
rach
athi
pok
Th Chakrawat
Th Intharaphitak
Th RatchadamnoenKlang
Th M
ahac
hai
Th Mangkon
Soi 7
Soi 43 (Soi Saphan Yao)
Soi 1
1
Soi 34
Th Sathon Tai (South)
Soi 43
Soi Si Wiang
Soi St Louis 2
Soi Goethe
Th Songwat
Soi 11
Soi
Som
khit
Soi S
apha
n Kh
u
Soi Rong Muang 4
Soi T
hew
et1
Th Phra Chan
Soi 1
5
Soi Pikun
Soi 12
Soi Chulalongkorn 42
Soi Phutta Osot
Soi 9
Th Pan
Th Pram
uan
Soi Rong Muang 3
Th Decho
Th Phaniang
Soi 12
Soi 1
7
Soi Phiphat 2
Th Krung Thonburi
Soi
Kru
ngTh
onbu
ri1
Soi 10
Soi Pichai 2
Soi 21Soi 44
Th Charoen Wiang
Th L
ikhi
t
Th Si Ayuthaya
Th Si Ayuthaya
Th Mahanop
Soi 26
Soi Ratchataphan
(Soi Mo Leng)
Soi K
asem
San
2
Soi ATM
Th Yaowarat
Th Charoen Krung
Th L
ang
Sua
n
Soi Yaowarat 6 (Char
oen
Krun
g 16)
Soi St Louis 3
Th Bunsiri
Soi 22
Soi Kaeo Fa
Th Charoen Muang
Soi Wattanawong
Th Sathon Neua (North)
Th N
akho
n Pa
thom
Soi 3
Trok Lang Wang
ThPh
aya
Mai
Th Thetsaban Soi 1
Th Sap
Th Mah
achak
Soi Rat Ruam Charoen
Th Lak Meuang
ThB
orip
hat
Soi 4
Soi L
oet P
anya
Th V
ibha
vadi
Ran
gsit
Th Phrannok
Soi Ma Toom
Thoet Thai R
d
Th C
hian
gmai
Asoke - Ratchadapisek Expwy
Th Charoen Nakhon
Soi 42
Soi Sala Daeng 1/1
Soi
Chu
lalo
ngko
rn5
Phay
atha
i–Ba
ngko
kEx
pwy
Phay
atha
i–Ba
ngko
k Ex
pwy
Soi 20
Th Y
ukho
l 2
Soi Wanit 2
Th Son
g Saw
at
Soi Wanit 1
Th Phat Pong
Th Convent
Th Sathon Tai (South)
Th Sala DaengTh Surawong
Th Charoen K
rung
ThN
aradhiwas
Rajanagarindra(C
hongN
onsi)
Th Sam
sen
Th Si Ayuthaya
Th R
atch
apra
rop
Th Sathon Tai (South)
Soi P
lukchit
Th Phahurat
Soi 1
Soi Sala Ton Chan
Th Kao Lan
Soi Sala Daeng 1
Soi 5
Soi 3
Soi Chulalongkorn 64
Th Saphan Phut
Th Sathon Tai (South)Th Sathon Neua (North)
Soi
12
Th Rambuttri
Soi
13
Th Charat Muang
Soi 30
Soi S
ukph
insa
wan
Soi
Rua
m R
udi
Th D
in D
aeng
Soi Suan Phlu 1
Soi Sala Daeng 2
Soi 19
Th Damrong Rak
Trok Bahn Lo
Soi 7
Soi 1
Soi 3
Soi 2 (S
oi Phasak)
Soi 41
Soi 45
Th Makkasan
Soi Damnoen Klang Neua
Soi 7
Soi Chulalongkorn 42
Th Khao SanTh
Din
So
Soi Suan Phlu6
Soi Rong Muang 1
Ratcha Bophit
Trok Krai
ThNaret
ThYaowaphanit
Soi Phraya Phiren
Soi P
hetc
habu
ri 35
Soi Nava
Soi Wat Rakhang ThSi
riP
hong
Soi Sawang
Soi 35
Soi 32
Soi 46
Soi 2
ThTo
nS
on
Soi Phat Pong 2
Soi 1
Soi 3
1
Th N
akho
n Ra
tcha
sim
a
Th Mittaphap
Thai-China
Th Phloen Chit
ThCha
kkar
aphe
t
Th Chakraphet
Trok Sake
Th U
naka
n
Soi Nanth
a-Mozart
Soi 36
(Rue de Brest)
Soi
3 (N
ana)
Soi 4
Soi 7
Soi 5
Th Phetchaburi
Th Phetchaburi
Th Phetchaburi
Soi SanamKhli (Polo)
Soi DamnoenKlang Tai
Th T
on S
on
Th P
rach
ason
gkhr
o
Soi
19
Soi
13
Soi
15
Soi
11
Soi
7
Soi
21
(Aso
ke)
Soi
8
Soi
10
Soi
12
Soi
14
Soi 16
Th Ratchadaphisek
Th R
atch
adap
hise
k
Soi
Suw
anSa
wat
Soi S
ri Aksorn
Soi
Mek
saw
at
Soi Ngam Du Phli
Soi 15
Soi St Louis 2
Th Si Wiang
Th C
haro
en N
akho
n
Th S
awan
kalo
k
Soi A
ri 1
Th Ratchawithi
Th Wang Lang
Th Chakraphatdi Phong
Th Phra Sumen
Th S
awan
kalo
k
Th P
haya
thai
Th Si Ayuthaya
Soi Phaya Nak Soi
18
Th T
i Ton
g
Soi Long Tha
ThA
ru nA
marin
Th Maha R
at
Th B
an T
hat T
hong
Th P
haya
thai Nana Plaza
Soi
5
Soi
1
Th Sukhumvit
Soi
Pol
o 5
Th W
ittha
yu (W
irel
ess
Rd)
Th Wang D
oem
Th W
ittha
yu (W
irel
ess
Rd)
Th C
haro
en K
rung
Th K
rung
Kas
em
Th Krung Kasem
Soi 40 (Soi
Oriental) Rama IV
Rama IV
Rama IV
Rama IV
Ram
a VI
Soi N
ak B
amru
ngTr
ok R
ong
Lian
g D
ek
Soi 19
Sutt
hi P
hon
Soi 2
Prachasongkhro Soi 2Ram
a V
Ram
a V
Ram
a V
Ratc
haw
ithi S
oi2
Mit
Mai
tri
Mit
Mai
tri
Rama I
Rama I
Phah
onyo
thin
Soi 2
Phah
onyo
thin
Soi 2
Sam Yan
Hua Lamphong
Si Lom
Lumphini
Chit Lom
Wongwian Yai
Surasak
SaphanTaksin
Siam
NationalStadium
Krung Thonburi
Sanam Pao
Khlong Toei
Ratchathewi
VictoryMonument
Chong Nonsi
Sala Daeng
Ratchadamri
WongwianYai
Phloen Chit
Pho Nimit
Ratchaprarop
Phaya Thai
HualamphongTrain Station
Bangkok Noi(Thonburi)
Train Station
Makkasan
Makkasan(Bangkok CityAir Terminal)
Nana
SukhumvitAsok
Queen SirikitNational Convention
Centre
Saphan PhraPhuttha Yot Fa
(Memorial Bridge)
SaphanTaksin
PhraPokklaoBridge
Saphan PhraPin Klao
SiamShopping
District
RatchaprasongShopping
District
SaphanPhra
Ram VIII
SATHON
POM PRAPSATTRU
PHAI
SAMPHANTHAWONG
PRATUNAM
THEWET
BANGKOKNOI
THUNGMAHAMEK
SILOM
TOBACCOMONOPOLY
THONBURI
BAANHUALAMPONG
BANGLAMPHU
PHRANAKHON
KORATANAKOSIN
BANGRAK
PHAHURAT
PATHUMWAN
DUSIT
RATCHATHEWI
KHLONGSAN
BANGKOKYAI
SIAM SQUARE
PHAYATHAI
CHINATOWN
DINDAENG
BAANKRUA
PHLOENCHIT
SUKHUMVIT
Dusit PalacePark
Suan PakkadPalace Museum
Wat Phra Kaew& Grand Palace
Wat Pho
Wat Traimit(GoldenBuddha)
AmuletMarket
TalatMai
Jim ThompsonHouse
GoldenMount
Chinatown
Dhevasathan
Vishnu Shrine
MahakanFort
SaranromRoyal Garden
SanamLuang
SilpakornUniversity
Talat KhlongOng Ang
Talat KhlongThom
Talat Noi
ThMittraphan
Th Santiphap
ThammasatUniversity
Abhisek DusitThrone Hall
VimanmekTeak Mansion
GurdwaraSiri GuruSingh Sabha
Baiyoke Tower II
Th BamrungMeuang
Religious Shops
ChitladaPalace
ChulalongkornUniversity
HualamphongTrain Station
NakhonKhasem
NationalLibrary
NeilsonHays Library
Old CustomsHouse
Phahurat
Phra Sumen Fort &Santi Chai Prakan Park
SampengLane
San JaoSien Khong
Saphan PhutNight Bazaar
Sea LifeOcean World
Wat Bowonniwet
Wat ChanaSongkhram
WatRatchanatdaram
WatThevaratkunchong
Wat PatumkongkaRachaworawiharn
Wat Saket
WatSuthat
Queen SaovabhaMemorial Institute
Dusit Zoo
Jim Thompson Art Center
King Prajadhipok Museum
NationalGallery
Phra BuddhaMaha Suwanna
Patimakorn Exhibition
Queen'sGallery
Royal BargesNational Museum
SilpakornUniversityArt Centre
ThavibuGallery
MR KukritPramoj House
Ananta SamakhomThrone Hall
Bangkok DollFactory & Museum
Royal ThaiElephant Museum
Number 1Gallery
YaowaratChinatownHeritage Center
Ancient ClothMuseum
JamjureeArt Gallery
ErawanShrine
LingamShrine
DemocracyMonument
LakMeuang
October 14Memorial
OdeonCircle
Rama VMemorial
SaoChing-Cha
VictoryMonument
AssumptionCathedral
Church ofSanta Cruz
Holy RosaryChurch
OrientalPier
Wat ArunPier
MaharajPier
WatRakhangPier
Sathon/Central Pier
PhraChan
Pier
TienPier
SaphanPhut/Memorial
Bridge Pier
RatchawongPier
ThewetPier
MarineDepartment
Pier
Wang Lang/Siriraj Pier
Phra Athit/Banglamphu
Pier
ChitlomPier
Sapan HuaChang Pier
Nana NuaPier
PhanfaLeelardPier
PratunamPier
WirelessPier
AtsadangPier
Si Phraya Pier
CommuterLong-tail
Boat
River City Pier
ThonburiRailway
Station Pier
Phra Pin KlaoBridge Pier
Phra ChanTai Pier
Pak KlongTaladd Pier
Aood Bankrua Thai Silk
Baan Khrua
BangkokChristianHospital
BenjakitiPark
BumrungradInternational
Hospital
ChangPier
ChuvitGarden
CorrectionsMuseum
Da-Ru-Fa-LahMosque
HM King BhumibolPhotography Exhibitions
Khaosan Museum
Khlong ToeyMarket
MadameTussauds
Nana ChardPier
Phamai Baan Krua
RatchadamnoenContemporary
Art Center
RommaneenartPark
SathornUnique Tower
Siam Society &Ban Kamthieng
Soy SauceFactory
LikhitKai Yang
MBK Food IslandPa Aew
nahm
Lumphini Park
Wat ArunWat Mangkon
Kamalawat
Pak Khlong Talat
Sri Mariamman Temple
Chaophraya Cruise
KathmanduPhoto Gallery
100 TonsonGallery
BangkokianMuseum
Museumof Siam
NationalMuseum
SirirajMedical Museum
H Gallery
KamthiengHouse
Bangkok Art& Culture
Centre
Wat Benchamabophit
Ban Baat
Brick Bar
Tep Bar
Krua Apsorn
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Bangkok # 0 500 m0 0.25 miles
BuddhistCastle/Palace
ChristianConfucian
HinduMonument
Museum/Gallery/Historic Building
ParkSikh
Zoo/Wildlife Sanctuary
Other Sight
Thanon (road) is abbreviated to'Th' on this map.
Park
SportsgroundWater Feature
Pedestrian Area
Airport
Train
BusFerry
MetroSkytrain
Pedestrian St/StepsPathLane
Tertiary RdSecondary Rd
Primary RdFreewayTollway
Top Sight Short ListRoutes
Areas
Sights
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Th Charoe
Th F
uang
Nak
hon
ThB
uranasat
Th Phraeng Nara
Th
SanamC
hai
Th T
anao
Cha
o
Th Saranrom
Th B
an M
o
Th Thai Wang
Th Na Phra Lan
Th Bamrung Meuan
Th T
riphe
t
ThM
ahaRat
ThN
aPh
raT
Th Arun Amarin
ThAtsadangTh
Rat
chad
amno
e
Th Ratch
ini
Th Ma
Th Bunsiri
ng
aya
Mai
Th Thetsaban Soi 1
Th Lak Meuang
Th Phahurat
Chan
Th Saphan Phut
Ratcha Bophit
Soi Nahang
T
Th Chakraphet
Soi Long T
Th Maha R
at
Th Wang D
oem
Saphan PhraPhuttha Yot Fa
(Memorial Bridge) PhraPokklaoBridge
OK
KORATANAKOSIN
PHAHURAT
Wat Phra Kaew& Grand Palace
Wat Pho
AmuletMarket
Chi
Dhevasa
SaranromRoyal Garden
SanamLuang
SilpakornUniversity
SilpakornUniversityArt Centre Lak
Meuang
Church ofSanta Cruz
Wat ArunPier
MaharajPier
WatRakhangPier
TienPier
SaphanPhut/Memorial
Bridge Pier
AtsadangPier
CommuterLong-tail
Boat
Phra ChanTai Pier
Pak KlongTaladd Pier
ChangPier
Pa Aew
Wat Arun
Pak Khlong Talat
Museumof Siam
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FerriesChao Phraya Express (www.chaophrayaexpressboat.com) Scenic and effi cient transport option, running passenger boats along Mae Nam Chao Phraya.
Bicycle ToursABC Amazing Bangkok Cyclists (www.realasia.net) Bicycle tours of the city.
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TaxiTaxi Radio (%1681; www.taxiradio.co.th) This and other 24-hour ‘phone-a-cab’ services are available for 20B extra.
EmegenciesFire (%199)Police/Emergency (%191)Tourist police (%1155; h24hr)
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TRAVEL TIPS
MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHTS
STREETS
AAnuwong, Th F10Arun Amarin, Th
A9-B2Asoke - Ratchada-
pisek Expwy R5Atsadang, Th D6
BBahn Lo, Trok F5Bamrung Meuang,
Th E7-H8Bamrungrat (Soi
12), Soi G10Ban Mo, Th E9Ban That Thong, Th
L9-M8Boriphat, Th G7Bunsiri, Th D7Buranasat, Th E7
CChakkaraphet,
Th E10Chakraphatdi
Phong, Th G5Chakraphet, Th
D10Chakrawat, Th F10Chalerm
Mahanakhon Expwy S10
Chao Fa, Th C5Charat Muang,
Th K9Charoen Krung, Th
E8-J16Charoen Muang,
Th K10Charoen Nakhon,
Th G16-H13Charoen Rat, Th
D14Charoen Wiang,
Th J16Chiangmai, Th G12Chitlom, Th R9Chulalongkorn 42,
Soi M11-N12Chulalongkorn 5,
Soi L11Chulalongkorn 64,
Soi N9Chulalongkorn,
Th M9Convent, Th O14
DDamnoen Klang
Neua, Soi E6Damnoen Klang Tai,
Soi E6Damrong Rak,
Th G6Decho, Th M14Din Daeng, Th
F12; S4
Din So, Th F6-7
FFuang Nakhon,
Th E8
GGoethe, Soi R14
HHenri Dunant, Th
O12
IIntharaphitak, Th
A13Itsaraphap, Th
B11-E13
KKaeo Fa, Soi L12Kao Lan, Th J11Kasem San 2,
Soi N9Kasem, Th D2Khao San, Th D5Krai, Trok F10Kraisi, Th E5Krung Kasem, Th
G3-J10Krung Thonburi 1,
Soi D15Krung Thonburi,
Th G15
LLak Meuang, Th D7Lan Luang, Th H6Lang Suan, Th Q10Lang Wang, Trok A6Lat Ya, Th E14Likhit, Th H4Loet Panya, Soi P6Long Tha, Soi E8Luang, Th G8-J9Luk Luang, Th
F3-J5
MMa Toom, Soi A7Maha Nakhon, Th
K12Maha Phrutharam,
Th J12Maha Rat, Th C7-9Mahachai, Th F8-G7Mahachak, Th G10Mahanop, Th E7Mahesak, Th K14Maitrichit, Th
H9-J10Makkasan, Th R6Mangkon, Th J9Mayom, Trok D5Meksawat, Soi T16Mit Maitri S4-T2Mittaphap Thai-
China, Th J11Mittraphan, Th J10
NNa Phra Lan, Th C7Na Phra That, Th C7Nak Bamrung,
Soi J7Nakhon Chaisi,
Th N1Nakhon Pathom,
Th J5Nakhon Ratchasi-
ma, Th G3Nakhon Sawan,
Th G6Nana Plaza T10Nantha-Mozart,
Soi P16Naradhiwas
Rajanagarindra (Chong Nonsi), Th N15
Naret, Th L13Nava, Soi E7Ngam Du Phli, Soi
Q16Ngam Duphli, Soi
R15
PPan, Th M15Phadungdao, Th
H10Phahonyothin Soi
2 Q1-3Phahurat, Th D9
Phaniang, Th H6Phat Pong 2, Soi
N13Phat Pong, Th N13Phaya Mai, Th E12Phaya Nak, Soi N7Phayathai, Th
N12-O5Phayathai–
Bangkok Expwy K13-M4
Phetchaburi 35, Soi R8
Phetchaburi, Th M6-R8
Phiphat 2, Soi O14Phitsanulok, Th
G2-K5Phlap Phla Chai,
Th H9Phloen Chit, Th R9Phra Athit, Th D5Phra Chan, Th B6Phra Pin Klao,
Th B4Phra Sumen, Th
E5-F5Phraeng Nara,
Th D7Phrannok, Th A6Phrasuli, Soi F6Phraya Phiren, Soi
S15Phutta Osot, Soi
L13
Pichai 2, Soi N16Pikun, Soi N16Plukchit, Soi S13Polo 5, Soi S12Prachasongkhro,
Th U5Prachathipatai,
Th G4Prachathipok, Th
D13Pramuan, Th L15Prachasongkhro
Soi 2 U5
RRama I M8-O9Rama IV L11-T15Rama V J5-K1Rama VI L8Ram Buttri, Soi D5Rambuttri, Th D5Rang Nam, Th P5Rat Ruam Charoen,
Soi E14Ratcha Bophit E8Ratchadamnoen
Klang, Th D6Ratchadamnoen
Nai, Th D7Ratchadamnoen
Nok, Th G6-H4Ratchadamri, Th
P13-Q10Ratchadaphisek, Th
V13-15
Ratchaprarop, Th Q6-7
Ratchataphan (Soi Mo Leng), Soi R6
Ratchawithi, Th J1-Q4
Ratchawithi Soi 2 R4
Ratchawong, Th G11
Ratchini, Th D9Rong Muang 1,
Soi K9Rong Muang 3,
Soi K9Rong Muang 4,
Soi K8Rong Mueang (Th
Hualamphong), Th K10
Ruam Rudi, Soi R12-S11
SSake, Trok D6Sala Daeng 1, Soi
P14Sala Daeng 1/1,
Soi P14Sala Daeng 2, Soi
O14Sala Daeng, Th P13Sala Ton Chan,
Soi A7Samsen, Th E4-G1
Sanam Chai, Th D8Sanam Khli (Polo),
Soi R12Sap, Th M13Saphan Khu, Soi
S15Saphan Phra
Phuttha Yot Fa (Memorial Bridge) D11
Saphan Phut, Th D10
Saphan Tia L12Saranrom, Th D8Sarasin, Th Q12Sathon Neua
(North), Th L16-O15
Sathon Tai (South), Th J16-Q14
Sawang, Soi K12Sawankalok, Th
L4-M2Si Ayuthaya, Th
G3-P6Si Bamphen, Soi
R15Si Phraya, Th K13Si Wiang, Soi L15Si Wiang, Th K15Silom, Th M14Siri Phong, Th F7-8Soi 1 E4; M13;
R15; T9Soi 2 E4; Q11; S11
Soi 2 (Soi Phasak) T10
Soi 3 E4; N14; Q11Soi 3 (Nana) T9Soi 4 E4; O13; Q11;
T10Soi 5 E3; N14; Q11;
T10Soi 6 E4; Q11Soi 7 N14; O9; O15;
Q12; U9Soi 8 N13; U11Soi 9 F1; O7Soi 10 M15; N14;
U11Soi 11 G1; O7; U10Soi 12 G2; M15;
N7; U11Soi 13 P7; U9Soi 14 M14; V11Soi 15 P7; P16; U10Soi 16 M14; V13Soi 17 P7Soi 18 L14; O7Soi 19 L15; V10; L7Soi 20 J12; L14Soi 21 K15Soi 21 (Asoke) V10Soi 22 J12; L14Soi 24 L14Soi 26 L14Soi 30 J13; K14Soi 31 R8Soi 32 J14Soi 34 J14
Soi 35 J14Soi 36 (Rue de
Brest) J14Soi 39 K13Soi 40 (Soi
Oriental) J15Soi 41 K13Soi 42 J15Soi 43 K13Soi 43 (Soi Saphan
Yao) K13Soi 44 J15Soi 45 K14Soi 46 J15Soi 47 K14Soi 50 J16Soi Ari 1 Q1Soi ATM E9Somdet Chao
Phraya, Th E12Somdet Chao, Soi
E12Somdet Phra Pin
Klao, Th C5Somkhit, Soi R9Song Sawat, Th H11Songwat, Th G11Sri Aksorn, Soi T15Sri Phraya, Th M12St Louis 2, Soi
L16-M16St Louis 3, Soi M16Suan Phlu 1, Soi O16Suan Phlu 6, Soi
P15
Suan Phlu, Soi P16Suapa, Th G10Sukhothai, Th L1Sukhumvit, Th V11Sukphinsawan,
Soi Q5Surao, Trok D5Surasak, Th K15Surawong, Th
L14-M13Sutthi Phon Soi
2 U5Suwan Sawat, Soi
S15
TTaksin, Th C15Tanao, Th E7Tani, Th E5Thai Rd, Thoet A15Thai Wang, Th C9Thetsaban Soi 1,
Th C11Thewet 1, Soi F4Ti Tong, Th E8Ton Son, Th R10-11Traimit, Th H11Triphet, Th E9Trok Rong Liang
Dek J7
UU Thong Nai, Th J2Unakan, Th F8
VVibhavadi Rangsit,
Th S3
WWang Doem, Th B9Wang Lang, Th A6Wanit 1, Soi G10Wanit 2, Soi J12Wat Rakhang,
Soi A7Wattanawong,
Soi R7Wisut Kasat, Th F4Witthayu (Wireless
Rd), Th R14-S9Wora Chak, Th G8
YYaowaphanit, Th
G11Yaowarat 6
(Charoen Krung 16), Soi G11
Yaowarat, Th F9Yen Akat, Th S16Yommarat Sukhum,
Th G9Yotha, Th J12Yothi, Th N4Yukhol 2, Th H8
TRANSPORT
Metro Stations Hua Lamphong K11Khlong Toei T15Lumphini R14Queen Sirikit Nati-
onal Convention Centre V14
Sam Yan N12Si Lom P13Sukhumvit V11
Skytrain Stations Asok V11Chit Lom Q9Chong Nonsi N14Krung Thonburi F15Nana U10National Stadium
N9Phloen Chit S9Pho Nimit A16Ratchadamri Q10Ratchathewi N7Sala Daeng O13Sanam Pao Q2Saphan Taksin J16Siam O9Surasak L16Victory Monument
P4Wongwian Yai D15
Railway Stations Bangkok Noi
(Thonburi) Train Station A5
Hualamphong Train Station K10
Makkasan R7Makkasan (Bang-
kok City Air Terminal) V7
Phaya Thai O6Ratchaprarop Q6Wongwian Yai C14
NEIGHBOUR-HOODS Baan Hualampong
J11Baan Krua M8Bangkok Noi A7Bangkok Yai A11Banglamphu D4Bangrak M13Chinatown F9Din Daeng T3Dusit H3Khlong San G14Ko Ratanakosin C8Pathumwan O10Phahurat E9Phayathai O2Phloen Chit S10Phra Nakhon D6
Pom Prap Sattru Phai J9
Pratunam Q7Ratchathewi N4Samphan
Thawong G11Sathon O15Siam Square N9Silom N13Sukhumvit U8Thewet F2Thonburi A5Thung
Mahamek O14Tobacco
Monopoly T13
SIGHTS 100 Tonson
Gallery R11
AAbhisek Dusit
Throne Hall J2Amulet Market C6Ananta Samakhom
Throne Hall J2Ancient Cloth
Museum J2Aood Bankrua Thai
Silk N8Assumption
Cathedral J15
BBaan Khrua N8Baiyoke Tower II Q6Ban Baat G7Bangkok Art &
Culture Centre N9Bangkok Doll
Factory & Museum R6
Bangkokian Museum K13
Benjakiti Park U13Brick Bar E6
CChaophraya
Cruise J13Chinatown F9Chitlada Palace L2Chulalongkorn
University N11Church of Santa
Cruz D11Chuvit Garden U11Corrections
Museum F8
DDa-Ru-Fa-Lah
Mosque N7Democracy
Monument F6Dhevasathan E7
Dusit Palace Park J1
Dusit Zoo J3
EErawan Shrine Q9
GGolden Mount G7Gurdwara Siri Guru
Singh Sabha F9
HH Gallery M15HM King Bhumibol
Photography Exhibitions J1
Holy Rosary Church J12
Hualamphong Train Station K11
JJamjuree Art
Gallery N10Jim Thompson Art
Center N8
KKamthieng House
V10Kathmandu Photo
Gallery L15Khaosan
Museum E5
Khlong Toey Market V15
King Prajadhipok Museum G6
Krua Apsorn F6
LLak Meuang D7Likhit Kai Yang H5Lumphini Park Q13Lingam Shrine R8
MMadame
Tussauds N9Mahakan Fort G6MBK Food Island N9MR Kukrit Pramoj
House O15Museum of Siam D9
NNakhon Khasem F9National Gallery D5National Library G2National
Museum C6Neilson Hays
Library M14Number 1 Gallery
L15
OOctober 14
Memorial E6
Odeon Circle J11Old Customs
House J14
PPa Aew C9Pak Khlong Talat D10Phahurat F9Phamai Baan Krua
M8Phra Buddha
Maha Suwanna Patimakorn Exhibition J11
Phra Sumen Fort & Santi Chai Prakan Park D4
QQueen Saovabha
Memorial Institute O12
Queen’s Gallery G6
RRama V
Memorial H3Ratchadamnoen
Contemporary Art Center F6
Rommaneenart Park F8
Royal Barges National Museum A5
Royal Thai Elephant Museum J2
SSampeng Lane F10San Jao Sien
Khong H12Sanam Luang C7Sao Ching-Cha F7Saphan Phut Night
Bazaar E10Saranrom Royal
Garden D8Sathorn Unique
Tower J16Sea Life Ocean
World O9Siam Society &
Ban Kamthieng V11
Silpakorn University C7
Siriraj Medical Museum A6
Soy Sauce Factory J13
Sri Mariamman Temple L14
Suan Pakkad Palace Museum P6
TTalat Khlong Ong
Ang F9Talat Khlong
Thom G9Talat Mai H10Talat Noi J12Tep Bar J10Th Bamrung
Meuang Reli-gious Shops F7
Th Mittraphan J9Th Santiphap H10Th Sukhumvit
Market T10Thammasat
University C6Thavibu Gallery
K15
VVictory
Monument P4Vimanmek Teak
Mansion H2Vishnu Shrine F7
WWat Arun B9Wat Benchama-
bophit J3Wat Bowonniwet
E5
Wat Chana Song-khram D5
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat H9
Wat Patumkongka Rachaworawi-harn H11
Wat Pho D9Wat Phra Kaew &
Grand Palace C8
Wat Ratchanatda-ram F6
Wat Saket G7Wat Suthat F7Wat Thevarat-
kunchong F2Wat Traimit
(Golden Buddha) J11
YYaowarat China-
town Heritage Center J11
PARKS & GARDENS Amphon Park H2Chitlada Park K3Chulalongkorn
University Sports Stadium M11
Dusit Park K2National Stadium
Sporting Precinct M9
Royal Bangkok Sports Club P11
Royal Turf Club K4Sra Pathum
Palace O8Wong Wian Yai
C14
WATER FEATURES Khlong Bangkok
Noi A5Khlong Bangkok
Yai B13Khlong Mon A9Khlong Phadung
Kasem G3Khlong Phadung
Krung Kasem J10
Khlong Prem Prechakon J3
Khlong Saen Saeb H7-S8
Khlong Samsen N1-S5
Mae Nam Chao Phraya E1-H16
100 Tonson Gallery (R11) Housed in a villa, 100 Tonson is regarded as one of Bangkok’s top commercial galleries.
Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (N9) Contemporary art meets commerce in the centre of Bangkok.
Kathmandu Photo Gallery (L15) Period-style shophouse gallery dedicated to local and international photography.
National Museum (C6) An occasionally dusty but wholly worthwhile survey of Thai history.
Museum of Siam (D9) A lively summary of the Thai people and their culture.
Wat Arun (B9) Predating Bangkok, this temple makes the best of a unique riverside location.
Siriraj Medical Museum (A6) Not for the faint of heart: a queasy look at the more graphic side of death.
nahm (Q14) Quite possibly the best Thai restaurant in the city and – according to the critics – one of the best restaurants in the world.
Krua Apsorn (F6) This homely dining room is a favourite of the Thai royal family and restaurant critics alike.
Chaophraya Cruise (J13) Take a dinner cruise along Mae Nam Chao Phraya.
Tep Bar (J10) This fun, sophisticated bar has tasty cocktails, Thai snacks and live Thai music on Friday and Saturday night.
Bangkokian Museum (K13) A time-warp back to the early-to-middle 20th century. Admission by donation.
Lumphini Park (Q13) Escape the crowds and traffi c amid shady paths, a large artifi cial lake and sweeping lawns.
Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market (D10) Grab a bargain at this sprawling market, and see piles of delicate orchids, rows of roses and stacks of button carnations.
Ban Baat (G7) For a cheap afternoon, wander this village area and learn the traditional way to produce bàht (morning food donation bowls).
Kamthieng House (V10) A perfectly preserved northern-style Thai home – right in the middle of modern Bangkok.
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (H9) The epitome of a hectic, smoky, noisy Chinese-style Buddhist temple.
Sri Mariamman Temple (L14) Bangkok’s main Hindu temple practically leaps from the street, taking all comers.
Wat Benchamabophit (J3) This marble temple is a unique example of modern Thai temple architecture and features on the back of the 5B coin.
Likhit Kai Yang (H5) Where locals fuel up before the big moo·ay tai (Thai boxing; also spelt muay Thai) match.
MBK Food Island (N9) Do the local thing by forgetting about ambience and focusing on the food at this mall-based food court.
Pa Aew (C9) An open-air curry stall that excels in the fl avours of Bangkok and central Thailand.
Brick Bar (E6) This basement pub hosts a nightly revolving cast of bands for an almost exclusively Thai crowd.
GETTING AROUND
BTS The Skytrain runs from 5.15am to midnight. Tickets 15B to 52B.
MRT The metro runs from 6am to midnight. Tickets 16B to 42B.
Taxi Outside of rush hours, Bangkok taxis are a great bargain and all taxis are required to use their meters. Flag fall 35B.
Boat Chao Phraya Express Boat runs from 6am to 8pm, charging from 10B to 40B. Klorng boats run along Bangkok’s canals from 5.30am to 7.15pm most days. Tickets from 9B to 19B.
Bus Cheap but a slow and confusing way to get around Bangkok. Tickets 5B to 30B.
Most ticket machines only accept coins, but change is available at the information booths.
Suvarnabhumi International Airport
45B; 30 minutes to Suvarnabhumi; from 6am to midnight.
Approximately 200B to 300B plus a 50B airport surcharge and optional expressway tolls.
Don Mueang International Airport
A1 to BTS Mo Chit or BTS Victory Monument (30B; frequent departures from 7.30am to 11.30pm.
Approximately 200B to town, plus 50B airport surcharge.
Trains from 5B to 10B to Hualamphong Train Station depart roughly hourly from 4am to 11.30am and from 2pm to 9.30pm.
BANGKOK SHORT LISTHISTORY BUFFS
CULTURE VULTURES
GLITZ & GLAMOUR
BARGAIN HUNTERS
ARCHITECTURE
EAT & DRINK LIKE A LOCAL
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ARRIVING IN BANGKOK
JIM THOMPSON HOUSEThe former home of a US silk entrepreneur displays his personal belongings and collection of exquisite Asian art, as well as parts of various derelict Thai homes from central Thailand. (www.jimthompsonhouse.com; 6 Soi Kasem San 2; bNational Stadium, fSapan Hua Chang Pier)
NATIONAL GALERY One of London’s most visited attractions, the British Museum (founded in 1753) is an exhaustive and exhilarating parade through world cltures, with galleries devoted
WAT PHRA KAEW & GRAND PALACEThe vast Wat Phra Kaew includes the former residence of the Thai mon-arch, the Grand Palace. The grounds encompass more than one hundred fabulous buildings, yet the tiny Emer-ald Buddha is its primary attraction. (Th Na Phra Lan; f Chang Pier)
AMULET MARKETThis equal-parts bizarre and fasci-nating market offers small talismans prized by collectors, monks, taxi drivers and people in dangerous pro-fessions; some amulets command astronomical prices. (Th Maha Rat; fChang Pier)
WAT TRAIMIT (GOLDEN BUDDHA)Wat Traimit contains a gleaming 3m-tall, 5.5 tonne, solid-gold Buddha image, sculpted in the Sukhothai style. The statue is now housed in a four-storey marble structure. (Th Mitthaphap Thai-China; mHua Lamphong, fRatchawong Pier)
GOLDEN MOUNTSerpentine steps wind through an artificial hill shaded by gnarled trees, and past graves and pictures of wealthy benefactors. At the peak, you’ll find a breezy 360-degree view of Bangkok. (Th Boriphat; fPhanfa Leelard Pier)
CHINATOWNChinatown is a complicated web of tiny alleyways, crowded markets and delicious street food. This Chinatown is defiantly ungentrified, and getting lost in it is a fun thing to do. (mHua Lamphong, fRatchawong Pier)
TALAT MAIEven if you’re not interested in food, the hectic atmosphere and exotic sights and smells of this alleyway market are a sensory experience. (Soi Yaowarat 6/Charoen Krung 16; mHua Lamphong, fRatchawong Pier)
WAT PHOThis wát has the largest reclining Buddha and the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, and is the country’s earliest centre for public education; Thai medicine and massage are still taught here. (Th Sanam Chai; f Tien Pier)
DU SIT PALACE PARKRama V returned from Europe with the idea of transforming European architectural styles into a uniquely Thai expression, as can be seen in today’s Dusit Palace Park. (Bounded by Th Ratchawithi, Th U Thong Nai & Th Nakhon Ratchasima; bPhaya Thai & taxi, fThewet Pier)
SUAN PAKKAD PALACE MUSEUMOnce a royal residence, within this collection of eight traditional stilted wooden houses are displays of art, antiques and furnishings, while the grounds provide a peaceful oasis. (Th Si Ayuthaya; bPhaya Thai)
TICKETS
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Hello. สวัสดี sà-wàt-dee
Goodbye. ลากอน lah gòrn
Yes./No. ใช/ไม châi/mâi
Please. ขอ kŏr
Thank you. ขอบคุณ kòrp kun
Excuse me. ขออภัย kŏr à-pai
Where is …?
... อยูที่ไหน … yòo têe năi
What’s the address?
ที่อยูคืออะไร têe yòo keu à-rai
Can you show me (on the map)?
ใหดู (ในแผนท่ี) ไดไหม hâi doo (nai păan têe) dâi măi
Turn left/right.
เลี้ยวซาย/ขวา lée·o sái/kwăh
bicycle rickshaw สามลอ săhm lórboat เรือ reu·a
bus รถเมล rót mair
car รถเกง rót gĕng
motorcycle มอรเตอรไซค mor-đeu-sai
taxi รับจาง ráp jâhng
plane เครื่องบิน krêu·ang bin
train รถไฟ rót fai
túk-túk ตุก ๆ đúk đúk
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A (one-way/return) ticket, please.
ขอต๋ัว (เท่ียวเ ดียว/ไปกลับ). kŏr đŏo·a (têe·o dee·o/Ъai glàp)
Does it stop at …?
รถจอดท่ี ... ไหม rót jòrt têe … măi
I’d like to get off at …ขอลงท่ี ... kŏr long têe …
BASICS
TRANSPORT & DIRECTIONS
6 Exit at Th Phra Chan, and continue east until you reach the Sanam Luang (Royal Field), which hosts the annual Ploughing Ceremony.
2 Head to the shady and peaceful Wat Pho where you can enjoy a traditional healing massage.
5 Wander along Trok Mahathat, the alley leading to the Amulet Market, to appreciate how extensive the market for small talismans is.
4 Return to the east bank to explore the classic architecture and riverside accoutrements in the narrow alleyway of Trok Tha Wang.
3 Catch the cross-river ferry from Tien Pier to the military-looking Wat Arun (www.watarun.net; off Th Arun Amarin; admission 50B; h8am-6pm), boasting a Khmer-style chedi (stupa).
1 Start with the city’s most famous attraction, the architecturally flamboyant and domestically revered Wat Phra Kaew.
Classic Photo: Gold garuda decoration at Wat Phra Kaew Take a Break: Savoey (www.
savoey.co.th; 2nd fl , Building G, Tha Maharaj, Th Maha Rat) Provides an air-conditioned rest stop and great food.
Mae Nam Chao Phraya
Mae
Nam
Cha
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Phra Khanong
Mo Chit
Bang Son
Ari
Sanam Pao
Victory Monument
RatchadamriAsok
Phaya Thai
Ratchathewi
National Stadium
Chong Nonsi
Surasak
Saphan Taksin
Bang Wa
Krung Thonburi
Wongwian Yai
Siam
Chit Lom
Phloen Chit
Nana
On Nut
Saphan Khwai
EkkamaiThong Lo
Phrom Phong
Ratchadaphisek
Sutthisan
Huai Khwang
Thailand Cultural Centre
Phra Ram 9
Hua Lamphong
Talat Phlu
Pho Nimit
Wutthakat
Phetchaburi
Phahon Yothin
Lat Phrao
Bang Sue
Tao Poon
Bang Pho
Bang Or
Bang Phlat
Sirindhorn
Bang Yi Khan
Bang Khun Non
Yaek Fai Chai
Charan Sanitwong 13
Tha PhraBang Phai
Itsaraphap
Sanam Chai
Sam Yod
Wat Mangkon
Kamalawat
KamphaengPhet
Sukhumvit
Queen SirikitNational ConventionCenter
Khlong Toei
LumphiniSala Daeng
Sam Yan
ChatuchakPark
Si Lom
Makkasan(City Air
Terminal)
Ramkhamhaeng
Ratchaprarop
Bang Sue
Samsen
Wongwian YaiTalat Phlu
Bangkok Noi (Thonburi)
Bang Bamru
Hualamphong
Suvarnabhumi
Khlong Bang Phai
Bearing
Legend
MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) Blue Line
Skytrain (BTS) Sukhumvit LineSkytrain (BTS) Silom Line
MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) Blue Line(under construction)MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) Purple LineAirport Express
State Railway of ThailandInterchange Stations
BANGKOK TRANSIT MAP
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F9
C6
G7
C8
P6
J11
H10
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1TOP SIGHTS kWALKING TOUR
BANGKOK WALKING TOURStroll around the former royal district of Ko Ratanakosin. Start early to beat the heat, dress modestly for the temples, and ignore shopping advice from well-dressed touts.
Start Wat Phra KaewDistance 5kmDuration 3 hours
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