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Khao San Road
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Phra Nakhon
Bangkok, Thailand · Asia
About Phra Nakhon
Phra Nakhon works well as a base: 2km from Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).
Phra Nakhon is in Bangkok, Thailand, with about 51,000 people. You drive on the left here.
Phra Nakhon (Thai: พระนคร, pronounced [pʰráʔ ná(ʔ).kʰɔ̄ːn]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is the central district of Bangkok, including Rattanakosin Island. Neighboring districts are, from the north, clockwise: Dusit, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Samphanthawong, and across the Chao Phraya River,Read more
Thon Buri, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok Noi, and Bang Phlat.
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What is there to see near Phra Nakhon?
Within an hour or so of Phra Nakhon: Khao San Road (1 km), Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) (2 km), Grand Palace (2 km), Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha) (2 km).
Where is Phra Nakhon?
Phra Nakhon is in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 51,231
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Thailand
- Region
- Bangkok
- Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates
- 13.7651, 100.4986
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Thailand
Tourist police (English): 1155.
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Worth the detour from Phra Nakhon
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temple, located within the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Grand Palace
A dazzling complex of ornate halls, pavilions, and the sacred Emerald Buddha temple that served as the Thai royal residence for 150 years.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha)
Bangkok's oldest and largest temple complex, home to a massive 46-meter gold-plated reclining Buddha and a renowned massage school.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Raan Jay Fai
Supinya Junsuta cooks over charcoal in ski goggles at this Mahachai Road shophouse, which took a Michelin star in 2018: the first Bangkok street stall to do so. The crab omelette is the reason for the queue.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
A striking riverside temple adorned with colorful porcelain and seashell mosaics, featuring a towering Khmer-style prang that glitters in sunlight.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Chatuchak Weekend Market
One of the world's largest outdoor markets with over 15,000 stalls selling everything from vintage clothes to live pets across 35 acres.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Bhumibol Bridge
Striking twin cable-stayed spans carrying Bangkok's Industrial Ring Road over two bends of the Chao Phraya River, their diamond-shaped pylons a landmark of the southern skyline.
12 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Phra Nakhon
- Right hereBhumibol BridgeStriking twin cable-stayed spans carrying Bangkok's Industrial Ring Road over two bends of the Chao Phraya River, their diamond-shaped pylons a landmark of the southern skyline.
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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