Phra Nakhon district

Wat Sam Phraya (Thai: วัดสามพระยา) is a Thai royal temple of the third class, located in Wat Sam Phraya Sub-district, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. Formerly called Wat Sak or Wat Bang Khun Phrom, it was presumably built in the Ayutthaya period. It was restored and given its present name in the Bangkok era.

New World Department Store is a former shopping centre and department store in Bangkok, Thailand. It stood on the corner of Bang Lamphu Intersection and operated from 1983 until 2004, when the building partially collapsed during a long-delayed court-ordered demolition of illegally built floors, killing one person. The building has since largely remained abandoned, and drew interest as an urban exploration destination in the 2010s for a fish pond that had been created inside, before authorities stepped in to remove the fish. From 2020, the building has been used for exhibitions concerning the use of urban public space.

Ban Phan Thom (Thai: บ้านพานถม, pronounced [bâːn pʰāːn tʰǒm]) is a community and a khwaeng (sub-district) of Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok.

Santichaiprakarn Park (Thai: สวนสันติชัยปราการ, RTGS: Suan Santi Chai Prakan, pronounced [sǔan sǎn.tìʔ t͡ɕʰāj prāː.kāːn]) is a small urban park of about 8 rai (round about 3 acres) in Bangkok located on the ending phase of Phra Athit Road, Chana Songkram Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District east bank of Chao Phraya River at mouth of Khlong Bang Lamphu (Bang Lamphu Canal) in the area of Bang Lamphu. Opposite to Rama VIII Park in Thonburi side. The park was built on the 72nd anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) on December 5, 1999. The king gave its name, meaningful "Signs of the Victory of Peace". Subsequently, the government granted Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to act on February 21, 2000.The park houses the Santichaiprakarn Throne Hall and Phra Sumen Fort, built during the reign of King Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I) since early Rattanakosin era, and the district's last mangrove apples, after which the area Bang Lamphu is named (mangrove apple called in Thai lamphu). It is often used as a venue for watching Royal Barge Procession each time.

Chakraphong Mosque (Thai: มัสยิดจักรพงษ์) is a historic mosque in Bangkok. It is considered the oldest mosque located in the inner city area, or Rattanakosin Island near the Grand Palace and royal field Sanam Luang. This mosque dating back to the King Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I)'s reign during the early Rattanakosin period. It was built by war captives brought back to Bangkok from Pattani after the autonomous Muslim sultanate in the south was subjugated by an army commanded by the younger brother of the King, Somdet Phra Bawornrajchao Maha Sura Singhanat. His Majesty the King allowed the Pattani Muslims to build houses and a mosque within the city walls, granting them land in Ban Tuek Din (along present-day Ratchadamnoen avenue near the Democracy Monument and Satriwitthaya School) and in Bang Lamphu (near Chakraphong road). Later, during King Nangklao (Rama III)'s reign, descendants of some of these people settled down along the banks of Khlong Maha Nak canal (now is Maha Nak Mosque in Bobae area). In addition, these captives were also goldsmiths serving in the royal court of the King Phutthayotfa Chulalok. They were adept at making the decorative objects and other regalia needed for royal ceremonies. Originally, it was named "Surao Tong Pu" (สุเหร่าตองปุ) according to the names of nearby wat (Thai temple), Wat Tong Pu (later Wat Chana Songkhram). It was renamed Chakraphong Mosque according to the name of the road where its location, Chakraphong road (or spelled Chakrabongse), the short road named in honour of Prince Chakrabongse, who was one of the sons of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). Formerly, the building was entirely wooden. And renovated into a three-story yellow concrete building today.

Devavesm Palace (Thai: วังเทวะเวสม์ RTGS: Wang Thewawet [tʰeː.wá.wêːt]) is a former royal residence in Thailand located on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya river near the counterpart Bang Khun Phrom Palace.

Talat Yot (Thai: ตลาดยอด, pronounced [tā.làːt jɔ̂ːt]) is a khwaeng (subdistrict) of Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, considered to be majority area of Bang Lamphu neighbourhood.

Sip Sam Hang Road (Thai: ถนนสิบสามห้าง, pronounced [tʰānǒn sìp sǎːm hâːŋ]) is a short street 165 m (541.3 ft) long in the Bang Lamphu area in Talat Yot Subdistrict of Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. The street was divided into two sections like a roundabout. In the eastern side was later renamed "Bowon Niwet Road" (ถนนบวรนิเวศน์, pronounced [tʰānǒn bɔwɔːn níʔwêːt]) after the name of Wat Bowonniwet, that it runs through. Phra Sumen Road cuts through its northern end. While the southern end is shaped like a traffic circle, where Tanao, Rambuttri, Tani Roads, and itself meet. Its name literally translates to "13 department stores". It comes from the fact that Guangdong Province in China, back in the day and there were 13 stores or 13 firms in a trading centre and were referred to as the guild. They were an association that supported each other. When the Chinese came to Siam (present-day Thailand) to trade they set up the guild system to support their businesses here too. They built a trade centre just as in Guangdong and it is supposed that is why the road it called. The trade centre has long been demolished but this name is still remains. It is often believed that there were actually 13 Chinese stores that once stood here. There is no evidence to confirm this assumption. The shophouses along the street as seen today were built during the King Rama VII's reign and the King Rama IX's reign. They were rebuilt from the original buildings that had been built since the King Rama IV's reign. These shophouses are believed to be the first shophouses in the Bang Lamphu and has contributed to the area's prosperity as a commercial district until the present. Sip Sam Hang Road used to be a pocket park-style island in the middle. It was built in 1976 by filling in an area that had previously been a canal. Before that, it was a bomb shelter during World War II. It was two rectangular reinforced concrete buildings with many ventilation shafts. It could hold about 50 people. Later, when the war was over, Bangkok Municipality (present-day Bangkok Metropolitan Administration) then dismantled the chest to build a public toilet. Until early 2022, it was dismantled to make way for the construction of the Southern MRT Purple Line extension (Tao Poon-Rat Burana route). Bang Lamphu and Sip Sam Hang Road considered as a hangout spot of youngsters in the 1950s to the 1960s same as Wang Burapha. Since it was home to many restaurants including cafés and ice cream parlours that offer jukebox and television, which were rare appliances in those days. It was also the point of departure for at least three bus lines until now. Hence, Sip Sam Hang Road was mentioned in the 1997 Thai period movie Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters as a backdrop for the characters in street gang battles.

Bank of Thailand Museum is a museum in Bangkok. The museum is housed in the Bang Khun Phrom Palace, the former residence of Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, who was the 33rd son of King Chulalongkorn. The Bank of Thailand, Northern Region also has a museum in Chiang Mai. In June 2017, the museum was reopened.

Wat Pavaranivesh Vihara Ratchawarawihan (Thai: วัดบวรนิเวศวิหารราชวรวิหาร; RTGS: Wat Bowon Niwet Wihan Ratchaworawihan, IPA: [wát bɔwɔːn níʔwêːt wíʔhǎːn râːttɕʰawɔːráʔwíʔhǎːn]) is a major Buddhist temple (wat) in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand. Being the residence of Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana; the late Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, it is the final resting place of two former kings of Chakri Dynasty; King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) and King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). The temple was established in 1824 by Mahasakti Pol Sep, viceroy during the reign of King Rama III (r. 1824–51).The temple is a center of the Thammayut Nikaya order of Thai Theravada Buddhism, it is the shrine-hall of Phra Phuttha Chinnasi (พระพุทธชินสีห์), a statue of the Buddha which dates to around 1357. Bowonniwet has been a major temple of patronage for the ruling Chakri dynasty. It is where many royal princes and kings studied and served their monkhood, including King Bhumibol and his son, the present king Vajiralongkorn.

The Bang Khun Phrom Palace (Thai: วังบางขุนพรหม) is a former royal residence in Bangkok, Thailand. It served as the residence of Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu until his forced exile following the Siamese revolution of 1932. The palace is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, on Samsen Road, Phra Nakhon District. It consists of two main buildings, the road-facing Tamnak Yai (main residence) and the river-facing Tamnak Somdet (residence of Queen Sukhumala Marasri, who was mother of the Prince). The main residence, designed by Mario Tamagno in neo-Baroque/Rococo style, was built in 1901–1902, while the Queen's residence was built around 1913 to designs by Karl Döhring in the Jugendstil or German Art Nouveau style. Following the revolution, the palace served as the site of several government offices until it became the headquarters of the Bank of Thailand in 1945. It now serves as a museum, and housed the Bank of Thailand Museum until 2017, when its main exhibition was moved to the Bank of Thailand Learning Center housed in the opposite former bank note printing press building. The palace building is a registered ancient monument, and received the ASA Architectural Conservation Award in 1993. In the Siamese revolution of 1932, after Khana Ratsadon (people's party) can seize the Royal Plaza and cut off all telecommunications systems includes after announcing the first manifesto. Some of the forces have invaded here in order to control Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, who served as the regent. At that time he and his wife, along with a number of royal pages were about to flee by boat at pier behind the palace.

Phra Sumen Road (Thai: ถนนพระสุเมรุ) is a 1.3 km (0.8 mi) long road that runs through the Bangkok's old town zone known as "Rattanakosin Island". It was named after the fort that was built since the King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I)'s reign, when he planted Bangkok to be the new capital in 1782. According to royal customs, forts were ordered to be constructed, altogether there were 14 citadel forts that were built, of which only two remain, there are Mahakan Fort and Phra Sumen Fort. Because the road starts from Phra Sumen Fort as the continuation of Phra Athit Road at the bank of the Chao Phraya River and meanders around the city following Khlong Rop Krung (around the city canal) up till the foot of Phan Fa Lilat Bridge where it merges Ratchadamnoen Avenue in the area opposite Mahakan Fort. Thereby giving it the name Phra Sumen. The highlight of this road is its both sides have a number of important historical structures, ranging from the beginning on the Phra Sumen Fort side, there is an old printing press which belonged to the teacher's council, it was the first school to teach the art of pringting in Thailand. It is Kurusapa Printing House otherwise known as Wat Sangwet Printer School, currently its façade has been renovated into a Pipit Banglamphu, a museum that displays the history and way of life of Bang Lamphu folks. While the opposite side there are dilapidated bricks between shophouses they are the remains of the old palace gate arbor. There is also a shrine with an image of Prince Jakjessada, the King Rama I half-younger brother, who used to have a residence in this area. In addition, the shophouses in this area have many chic restaurants and cafés, some units also offer art galleries and bookstores. The road passes through Bang Lamphu, an old commercial district with a long history and that is well known to Thais for being garment trading area especially school uniforms. Now it is known globally as a budget accommodation hub and hangout spot for foreign tourists, also the location of notable Khaosan Road. It also passed beside of Wat Bowonniwet, the principle Buddhist temple in Dhammayuttika Nikāya order. Next to this is a neighbourhood called Saphan Wan Chat, a bridge crossing Khlong Rop Krung (section Khlong Bang Lamphu). Area at the southwestern foot of the bridge there are old shophouses, which encompassed an old trading area and the type of things on sale include national flags, flag poles, King's royal emblems, royal photographs and various emblems and symbols. Opposite side are the city walls and the outer city gate, which is covered in bricks and cement. The gate has an arbor that that is made of sculpted cement and has been conserved and is in good condition. The road continues up till the front the Queen Sirikit Gallery, part of Bangkok Bank, Phan Fa Branch, which is where it terminates.