Phra Nakhon in Bangkok
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Khaosan Road

Khaosan Road or Khao Sarn Road is a short street in central Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in the Banglamphu area of about 1 km north of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. "Khaosan" translates as "milled rice", a reminder that in former times the street was a major Bangkok rice market. In the last 20 years, however, Khaosan Road has developed into a world famous "backpacker ghetto".

Located at 13.7589, 100.497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Streets in Bangkok, Neighbourhoods of Bangkok, Shopping districts and streets in Thailand, Phra Nakhon District

Democracy Monument

The Democracy Monument (Thai: อนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย Anusawari Prachathipatai) is a public monument in the centre of Bangkok, capital of Thailand. It occupies a traffic circle on the wide east-west Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, at the intersection of Dinso Road. The monument is roughly halfway between Sanam Luang, the former royal cremation ground in front of Wat Phra Kaew, and the temple of the Golden Mount (Phu Kao Thong).

Located at 13.7567, 100.502 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Thailand, Buildings and structures in Bangkok, Visitor attractions in Bangkok, Buildings and structures completed in 1939, Phra Nakhon District, 1939 establishments in Thailand, Road junctions in Thailand

Rajadamnern Stadium

Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium or, in Thai, Sanam Muay Rajadamnern, is an indoor sporting arena located in Bangkok, Thailand. Along with Lumpinee Stadium, the Rajadamnern is one of the two main stadiums for modern Muay Thai. The stadium has its own ranking system and championship titles up to Middleweight (160 lbs). Muay thai contests are held on every Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The fights usually start around 6.30 p.m.

Located at 13.7611, 100.509 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Thailand, Kickboxing in Thailand, Muay Thai, Buildings and structures in Bangkok, Boxing venues, Kickboxing venues, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Sports venues completed in 1945

Phra Pin-klao Bridge

The Phra Pin-klao Bridge is a bridge over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, in Thailand near the Grand Palace. It is named after Pinklao, vice-king of Siam 1851-66. The bridge was opened on September 24, 1973.

Located at 13.7619, 100.491 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges in Bangkok, Bridges completed in 1973, Crossings of the Chao Phraya River, Road transport in Bangkok

Wat Bowonniwet Vihara

Wat Bowonniwet Vihara Rajavaravihara is a major Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand. The temple is a center of the Thammayut Nikaya school of Thai Theravada Buddhism and has been a major temple of patronage for the Chakri dynasty. It is the shrine-hall of Phra Phutthachinasi (พระพุทธชินสีห์) which was moulded in about 1357. It is where many royal princes studied and served their monkhood, including king Bhumibol.

Located at 13.7594, 100.501 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buddhist temples in Bangkok, Phra Nakhon District

Mahamakut Buddhist University

Mahamakut Buddhist University or MBU is one of the two public Buddhist universities in Thailand. Founded in 1893 as an educational institute for monks, by King Chulalongkorn in remembrance of his late father King Mongkut. The Thai government granted the university a status of public university in 1997, integrating MBU into the Thai higher education system.

Located at 13.7592, 100.501 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Universities in Bangkok, Buddhist universities and colleges, Educational institutions established in 1893, 1893 establishments in Thailand

Rama VIII Bridge

The Rama VIII Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It was conceived to alleviate traffic congestion on the nearby Phra Pinklao Bridge. Construction of the bridge took place from 1999 to 2002. The bridge was opened on 7 May 2002 and inaugurated on 20 September, which is the birth anniversary of the late King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII), after whom it is named.

Located at 13.7692, 100.497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cable-stayed bridges in Thailand, Crossings of the Chao Phraya River, Bridges in Bangkok, Road transport in Bangkok, Bridges completed in 2002

National Gallery of Thailand

The National Gallery of Thailand is an art gallery located in Bangkok, Thailand.

Located at 13.7589, 100.494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Thailand, Museums in Bangkok

Bangkok National Museum

The Bangkok National Museum is the main branch museum of the National Museums in Thailand. It features exhibits of Thai art and history. The museum was established and opened in 1874 by King Rama V to exhibit relics from the rule of King Rama IV's rule. Today the galleries contain exhibits covering Thai History back to Neolithic times.

Located at 13.7575, 100.492 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Bangkok, 1874 establishments in Thailand, National museums of Thailand, Museums established in 1874, History museums in Thailand, Art museums and galleries in Thailand, Phra Nakhon District

National Art Gallery (Thailand)

The National Art Gallery of the Thailand is the main exhibition gallery for modern art, located in Bangkok.

Located at 13.7589, 100.494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Bangkok, Art museums and galleries in Thailand

Bank of Thailand Museum

Bank of Thailand Museum is a museum in Bangkok, Thailand. The museum is housed in the Bang Khun Prom Palace, the former residence of HRH Prince Paribatra Sukhumbhand, who was the 33rd son of King Chulalongkorn.

Located at 13.7683, 100.499 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Bangkok, Numismatic museums

Wat Intharawihan

Wat Intharawihan or Wat Intharavihan is a wat located in the Nakhon District of Bangkok, Thailand. It was built at the beginning of the Ayutthaya period and was originally called Wat Rai Phrik. One of the main features is a 32-metre high, 10-meter wide standing Buddha referred to as Luang Pho To or "Phra Si Ariyamettrai". It took over 60 years to complete and is decorated in glass mosaics and 24-carat gold. The topknot of the Buddha image contains a relic of Lord Buddha brought from Sri Lanka.

Located at 13.767, 100.503 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buddhist temples in Bangkok, Phra Nakhon District