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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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Bangkok, Thailand · Asia
Bangkok Yai works well as a base: 5 minutes from Khlong San, 4km from Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).
Bangkok Yai is a town located in Bangkok, Thailand. With a population of 72,321, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Bangkok Yai 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 Yai to your route.
Bangkok Yai (Thai: บางกอกใหญ่, pronounced [bāːŋ.kɔ̀ːk jàj]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Neighbouring districts are (from north clockwise) Bangkok Noi, Phra Nakhon (across Chao Phraya River), Thon Buri, Phasi Charoen, and Taling Chan.
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Bangkok Yai is located in Bangkok, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 13.7232 latitude, 100.4760 longitude.
Bangkok Yai has a population of approximately 72,321 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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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
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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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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
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Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temple, located within the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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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.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Bangkok's legendary backpacker street buzzing with budget guesthouses, street food vendors, bars, and a nonstop party atmosphere.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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One of the world's largest outdoor markets with over 15,000 stalls selling everything from vintage clothes to live pets across 35 acres.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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