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Wang Thonglang

Bangkok, Thailand · Asia

About Wang Thonglang

Wang Thonglang works well as a base: 5 minutes from Khlong Chan, 13km from Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).

Wang Thonglang is a city located in Bangkok, Thailand. With a population of 114,768, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Wang Thonglang 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 Wang Thonglang to your route.

About Wang Thonglang

Lat Phrao 83 station (Thai: สถานีลาดพร้าว 83) is a Bangkok MRT station on the Yellow Line. The station is located on Lat Phrao Road, near Soi Lat Phrao 83 and Imperial World Ladprao shopping mall in Wang Thonglang District, Bangkok. The station has four entrances. It opened on 12 June 2023 as part of trial operations

Read more on the line between Hua Mak and Phawana.

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Wang Thonglang 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 Wang Thonglang located?

Wang Thonglang is located in Bangkok, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 13.7855 latitude, 100.6116 longitude.

What is the population of Wang Thonglang?

Wang Thonglang has a population of approximately 114,768 people, making it a city in Thailand.

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Quick Information

Population
114,768
Continent
Asia
Country
Thailand
Region
Bangkok
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
13.7855, 100.6116

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 Wang Thonglang

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

7 km · about 15 min 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.

12 km · about 25 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Khao San Road

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

13 km · about 25 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.

14 km · about 25 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.

14 km · about 25 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.

14 km · about 25 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.

16 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Wang Thonglang

  • 16 kmBhumibol 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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