Bangkok Yai in Bangkok
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Thonburi

Thon Buri is an area of modern Bangkok. It was capital of Thailand from 1767 to 1782, during the reign of King Taksin, after the previous capital Ayutthaya was sacked by the Burmese. It is located on the opposite bank of Chao Phraya River to Bangkok. Before being made the capital, Thon Buri was an important garrison town at the mouth of the river. King Rama I moved the capital to Bangkok in 1782. Thon Buri remained an independent town and province, until it was merged into Bangkok in 1971.

Located at 13.725, 100.486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Bangkok, History of Bangkok, Thon Buri District

Wat Arun

Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in the Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun and full name of the temple is given by Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan (วัดอรุณราชวรารามราชวรมหาวิหาร).

Located at 13.7439, 100.489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buddhist temples in Bangkok, Bangkok Yai District

Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen

Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen (also written Pak Nam Phasi Charoen, Thai: วัดปากน้ำภาษีเจริญ) in Phasi Charoen district, Bangkok is a very large wat with a sizeable population of monks and nuns. Many foreigners have stayed at this temple over the years. The temple is perhaps best known for its meditation lessons. The meditation teacher can speak some English and the junior monks are able to interpret.

Located at 13.7217, 100.471 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buddhist temples in Bangkok, Thon Buri District

Wat Kalayanamitr

Wat Kalayanamitr Varamahavihara is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. The temple is located in Wat Kanlaya sub-district, on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple was established in 1825 by Chaophraya Nikonbodin (born To, Thai: เจ้าพระยานิกรบดินทร์), who donated the temple to Rama III. Chaophraya Nikonbodin was an ancestor of the Kalayanamitr family, whose descendants include Saprang Kalayanamitr.

Located at 13.74, 100.491 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buddhist temples in Bangkok, Thon Buri District

Memorial Bridge, Bangkok

The Memorial Bridge is a bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, in Thailand, connecting the districts Phra Nakhon and Thonburi. The bridge was opened on 6 April 1932, by King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Chakri Dynasty and the foundation of Bangkok, shortly before the Siamese Coup d'état on 24 June 1932.

Located at 13.7392, 100.497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Bridges in Bangkok, Road transport in Bangkok, Bridges completed in 1932, Crossings of the Chao Phraya River, Memorial bridges, Phra Nakhon District, 1932 establishments in Thailand

Wongwian Yai

Wongwian Yai, also spelled "Wong Wian Yai" or "Wongwien Yai", is a large roundabout (traffic circle) in Thon Buri, western bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, where the Statue of King Taksin is situated. It is located in the district of Thon Buri and Khlong San in the centre of Bangkok, at the intersection of Prajadhipok/Inthara Phithak/Lat Ya/Somdet Phra Chao Taksin Roads.

Located at 13.7264, 100.489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Thailand, Buildings and structures in Bangkok, Visitor attractions in Bangkok, Neighbourhoods of Bangkok, Retailing in Bangkok, Khlong San District, Road junctions in Thailand

Siam University

Siam University is a university located on Petkasem Road in Phasicharoen district of Bangkok. Siam University was founded by the late Narong Mongkhonvanit as a three-year private engineering school in 1965. In 1973, Siam University, then known as Siam Technical College, was formally established as a higher education institution with authorization to grant degrees. Later in 1986, Siam Technical College became Siam Technical University, a full-fledged private, non-profit university.

Located at 13.7217, 100.453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Universities in Bangkok, Private universities in Thailand, Educational institutions established in 1965, 1965 establishments in Thailand

Phra Racha Wang Derm

Phra Racha Wang Derm, also known as Thonburi Palace, is the former royal palace of King Taksin, who ruled the Siamese kingdom of Thonburi following the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767 and up until the establishment of Rattanakosin in 1782. It later served as the residence of several high-ranking members of the Chakri Dynasty until 1900 when the palace became the site of the Royal Thai Naval Academy.

Located at 13.7425, 100.49 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Former royal residences in Bangkok, Bangkok Yai District