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Phra Nakhon is the central district of Bangkok, encompassing Rattanakosin Island and bordered by the Chao Phraya River. The Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emer...

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Phra Nakhon is the central district of Bangkok, encompassing Rattanakosin Island and bordered by the Chao Phraya River. The Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the National Museum stand among its major landmarks. The district contains numerous historical temples, royal residences, and cultural institutions that form the heart of Thailand's capital.

Checked 2026-09-04

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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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Historic monuments 11 Museums 7 Places of worship 2 Nature sites 2 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 1 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 3 Activities 0

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1 to 2 hours 6 Half a day or more 1

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  1. Corrections Museum Corrections Museum
    07 1 hr 30 min

    Corrections Museum

    พิพิธภัณฑ์ราชทัณฑ์

    The Corrections Museum occupies a former prison compound in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district. It preserves the history of Thailand’s penal system within structures connected to incarceration.

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