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Bangkok Riverside

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About Bangkok Riverside

Bangkok Riverside works well as a base: 3km from Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).

Bangkok Riverside is a town located in Bangkok, Thailand. With a population of 48,227, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Bangkok Riverside sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bangkok Riverside to your route.

About Bangkok Riverside

Charoen Rat 32 Bridge (Thai: สะพานเจริญราษฎร์ ๓๒, RTGS: Saphan Charoen Rat Sam Sip Song) is a historic bridge goes over Khlong Maha Nak canal located where Khlong Maha Nak cuts across Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem in the area known as Bobae, a hub of cheap clothes in Bangkok. Past this point, Khlong Maha Nak becomes

Read more Khlong Saen Saep, the longest man made waterway in Thailand. It was the second bridge in the "Charoen" bridge series (after Charoenrat 31 Bridge in Pak Khlong Talat area). They are bridges that King Rama VI built on the occasion of his birthday each year for public benefit. Charoen Rat 32 Bridge has the five-headed Naga sculptures on each of its four corners. From here view of Wat Saket's Golden Mount, and the mustard-yellow and green roof of Masjid Mahanak, which stands out among half-timbered and concrete houses can see clearly. This Islamic house of worship and its surrounding communities are among Bangkok's oldest masjids and Muslim communities. These Muslim ancestors were among the laborers who helped dig Khlong Maha Nak and its continuation, Khlong Saen Saep, more than 200 years ago in the early Rattanakosin period.

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What are the best things to do in Bangkok Riverside?

Bangkok Riverside offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Bangkok Riverside located?

Bangkok Riverside is located in Bangkok, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 13.7549 latitude, 100.5172 longitude.

What is the population of Bangkok Riverside?

Bangkok Riverside has a population of approximately 48,227 people, making it a town in Thailand.

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Quick Information

Population
48,227
Continent
Asia
Country
Thailand
Region
Bangkok
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
13.7549, 100.5172

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Thailand

Police
191
Ambulance
1669
Fire
199
Driving side
left

Tourist police (English): 1155.

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Worth the detour from Bangkok Riverside

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

restaurant

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.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Khao San Road

Bangkok's legendary backpacker street buzzing with budget guesthouses, street food vendors, bars, and a nonstop party atmosphere.

2 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)

Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temple, located within the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

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.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

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

landmark

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.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

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.

6 km · about 10 min drive

bridge

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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Bangkok Riverside

  • 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.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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