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night life in Kaosan is very lively from cheap street side restaurants
to large establishments. The ambiance is quite unique a mixture
of foreign tourist and young locals in a present day street side
Bangkok setting with international music.
Many services are offered here from hair beads services to 10
baht Padthai (Thai stir fried noodles).
It is a nice place for people watching. It is a gathering place
of people from all over the world. People from each country with
different culture and background are unique. If you are an observer
you will see a behavior pattern which will identify the origin of
people from each country. Just sit have a beer and relax enjoy watching
the world go by.
An important community which grew with the Royal city, it is a centre
of government, art and culture. The road lines the Chao Phraya river
bank with the palaces of nobles and courtiers and ordinary houses
on both sides of the road. The prosperity of the Phra Athit Road
community has been intertwined with the history of Bangkok up to
the present.
The building of large palaces started in the reign of King Rama
III, with architectural influences from China and Europe. Some palaces
have been converted into offices and modern buildings, and the community's
way of life has been completely transformed from before.
Phra Sumen(Sumeru) Fort:
It was built in the reign of King Rama I on the city's outer
wall, which ran along the canal to the Chao Phraya River.
At first, 14 forts were built, but in time they became dilapidated.
Eventually, all were demolished, with the exception of Phra Sumen
Fort and Mahakan Fort, both of which stand today.
Recently this area were Sumen Fort stands has been open to the
public as a public park.
Ban Chao Phraya:
It was originally the palace of HRH Prince Sathit-Thamrongsawat,
a son of the Second King, Phra Pinklao. The government of King Rama
V subsequently purchased the land and built offices for the Police
Department. When HH Prince Khamrob entered government service as
the Director General of the City Police Department, he requested
the house and land as a donation from King Rama VI. It therefore
became known as "HH Prince Khamrob's Palace."
Ban Phra Athit:
It was formerly the site of the Goethe Institute, and a meeting
place for those interested in literature, film, and art. Originally
it was the house of Chao Phraya Worapongpipat (MR Yen Issarasena),
an important civil servant during the reigns of King Rama V, VI
and VII. It is now the office of a private company.
A part of this building has been converted to a coffee shop. You
can enjoy coffee and cakes here.
Lamphu tree (Duabanga grandiflora):
This used to be an area of densely-growing Lamphu trees, so
it was called "Banglamphu." At present, there are only
two trees left behind Phra Sumen Fort.
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| Historical Places | Temples
| Park | Sightseeing
| River & Canal Tours | Road
| Shopping | Thai
Crafts | Entertainment | Others
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