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District guide · Bangkok

เขตบางพลัด

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Bang Phlat sits in central Bangkok, bordered by Bang Sue and Dusit to the north and east, with the Chao Phraya River forming its western boundary. The district contains Rama VIII Garden, a major park, along with numerous temples including Wat Bang Plat and Wat Bowornmitravaravihara. The temples dominate the district's cultural landscape, though the park provides recreational space for residents and passing travelers.

Editorial responsibility: Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Practical information

Language spoken
Thai
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+66
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Thai baht (THB)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
191 police · 1669 medical
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A, B, C and O · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide drinking-water statement was recorded

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Top things to see

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  1. Rama VIII Bridge Rama VIII Bridge
    02 45 min

    Rama VIII Bridge

    สะพานพระราม 8

    The Rama VIII Bridge is an asymmetric cable-stayed crossing of the Chao Phraya River, 475 metres long with a 300-metre main span, hung from a single inverted-Y pylon 160 metres tall that stands on the Thonburi bank.

    • Notable
    • Historic monument

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