Exploring Bangkok's Chao Phraya River
Description:
Remember the "muddy old river" and a reclining Buddha from the song "One Night in Bangkok"? That river's the Chao Phraya and there's much more to see along its banks than just the famously relaxed giant Buddha. Even just a water churning ride on one of the public river ferries is a worthwhile excursion or a way to skip a bit of jamming traffic when you want to get around. The attractions in this guide can be easily reached by boat and are either right on the river or a short walk away from a pier. The list starts south at Central Pier (under Saphan Taksin BTS SkyTrain station) and moves north. Happy sailing!
Author: Kevin
Day 1 - Bangkok
You can't really do all of this in one day. Spread it out over a couple of days or more. Koh Kret can be its own day or half day. Khao San Road is walking distance to the river but Arun Residence puts you right on its banks for the night. The list ends with three good options for a meal overlooking the water and a dinner cruise option on a rice barge.
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Arun Residence
Location:
view in google maps36-38 Soi Pratoo Nok Yoong, Maharat Road
Rattanakosin Island
10200 Bangkok, Thailand
Phone:
66 0 2 221 91583
Wat Pho
Location:
view in google maps2 Sanamchai Road
Phra Borommaharatchawang Sub-District
10200 Bangkok, Thailand
Phone:
+66 2 222 5910 / +66 2 226 2942 / +66 2 226 1743 / +66 2 225 95954
Grand Palace
Location:
view in google mapsPhra Borom Maha Ratchawang
East of the river, on Na Phra Lan Rd., near Sanam Luang
10500 Bangkok, Thailand
Phone:
+66 2 694 1222 (Tourism Authority of Thailand)5
Vimanmek Palace
Location:
view in google maps16 Rajavithi Road
Dusit
10300 Bangkok, Thailand
Phone:
+66 2 628 63006
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Location:
view in google maps34 Arun Amarin Road
West bank of the Chao Phraya, opposite Tha Thien Pier
10600 Bangkok, Thailand
Phone:
+66 2 225 7612 (Tourist Information)7
Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha)
Location:
view in google mapsNa Phralan Road
Phra Borommaharatchawong
10200 Bangkok, Thailand
Phone:
+66 2 222 0094 / +66 2 222 6889 / +66 2 222 22088
Siriraj Medical Museum (Forensics Museum)
Location:
view in google mapsSiriraj Hospital, 2 Phrannok Road
10100 Bangkok, Thailand
Phone:
02-419-7000 ext 63639
National Museum of the Royal Barges Exhibit
Location:
view in google maps80/1 Rim Klong Bangkok Noi, Arun Amarin Road
iriraj Sub-District, Bangkok Noi
10700 Bangkok, Thailand
Phone:
+66 2 424 000410
Wat Bukkhalo
Location:
view in google mapsCharoen Nakhon Soi 63, Dao Khanong
Bangkok, Thailand
Phone:
+66-(0)-2476-258412
Silver Spoon
Location:
view in google maps2/1 Krung Kasem Road
Thewet Pier
10200 Bangkok, Thailand
Phone:
+66 2 281 290013
The Deck
Location:
view in google maps36-38 Soi Pratoo Nok Yoong, Maharat Road,
Rattanakosin Island
10200 Bangkok, Thailand
Phone:
66 0 2 221 915814
Supatra River House
Location:
view in google maps266 Soi Wat Rakhang, Arunamarin Road
Siriraj, Bangkoknoi
10700 Bangkok, Thailand
Phone:
+66 2 411 030515
Manohra Cruises
Location:
view in google maps257/1-3 Charoen Nakorn Road
At the Krunghtep Bridge
10600 Bangkok, Thailand
Phone:
+66 2 477 0770