Why visit Dusit
Townapedia lists 132 museums and landmarks, 50 parks and trails, 160 places to eat, 37 places to stay and 34 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chamai Maru Chet Bridge, Chang Rong Si bridge, Jim Thompson House and Bank of Thailand Museum.
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About Dusit
Dusit (Thai: ดุสิต, pronounced [dù(ʔ).sìt]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand.
From the Wikipedia article Dusit district (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Dusit on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Things to do34
Chulalongkorn University Auditorium
Cinema and theater · 4.5 km
Chulalongkorn University Auditorium is the main auditorium of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand
Green Bridge
Bridge · 5.9 km
Elevated cycle and footpath in Bangkok, Thailand
Chaloem Wan Chat bridge
Bridge · 2.7 km
Bridge and road intersection in Bangkok, Thailand
Chaturaphak Rangsarit Bridge
Bridge · 2.3 km
Bridge in Bangkok, Thailand
22 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks132
Golden Mount
Monument and historic site · 2.9 km
344 ถนนบริพัตร
Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Democracy Monument
Monument and historic site · 3.0 km
Monument in Bangkok, Thailand
Phra Sumen Fort
Monument and historic site · 3.0 km
ถนนพระอาทิตย์
Mo-Su 08:00-23:00
14 October 1973 Memorial
Monument and historic site · 3.1 km
Memorial in Thailand
Bangkok Corrections Museum
Museum · 3.6 km
Prison museum in Bangkok, Thailand
Baan Kao Lao Rueng Museum
Museum · 4.0 km
History museum in Bangkok, Thailand
120 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds50
Chao Phraya Sky Park
Park · 4.8 km
Elevated park in Bangkok, Thailand
Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park
Park · 4.2 km
Public park in Bangkok
Khlong Chong Nonsi Public Park
Park · 5.8 km
Park in Bangkok, Thailand
Chak Phupha Su Maha Nathee Park
Park · 4.8 km
Park in Bangkok, Thailand
38 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes160
Art Café Sourire @ Rattanakosin Island
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Regional · 2.8 km
235 ซอยดำเนินกลางเหนือ, แขวงบวรนิเวศ
Mo-Su 06:30-15:30
148 more on the map.
History
The district was established by King Chulalongkorn, who wanted to escape the confines of Rattanakosin Island. The king began with the construction of a new palace compound called the Dusit Palace in 1890s, slowly adding many new residences and mansions into its grounds. This included the Vimanmek Mansion which was constructed in 1900 completely out of teak, and was used as a royal palace for a short time, but was abandoned in 1908. Reconstructed in 1992, it was a major tourist attraction until its closure in 2018. The Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall was completed in 1906, and became the main residential palace of the king. The pathway connecting the Grand Palace to Dusit Palace eventually became Ratchadamnoen Avenue.
The construction of both Dusit Palace and Ratchadamnoen Avenue allowed and encouraged the expansion of Bangkok outside its city walls and the traditional confines of the Rattanakosin area. The palace expanded Bangkok northwards, while the avenue accommodated further growth. The avenue extended from the palace, starting in front of the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall and the Royal Plaza southwards along the Makawan Rangsant and Phanfah Lielas Bridges then westward across the Phanbipob Liela Bridge, then south again long the Sanam Luang to the Grand Palace.
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The Chitralada Royal Villa was built by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), and was a residence of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The large park around the palace was used by the king for agricultural research.
In September 2025, there was a road collapse in the Dusit district with a major sinkhole on Samsen Road between the Samsen Police Station and Vajira Hospital.
From the History section of Dusit district on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Dusit
Pimchanok LuevisadpaibulThai actress and modelPhoto: 3Plus, CC BY 3.0- Panthongtae Shinawatrachildren of the prime minister of Thailand
Born in Dusit, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay37
Churches and places of worship47
Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 3.0 km
2 ถนนมหาไชย
Wat Benchamabophit Dusit Wanaram Ratchaworawihan
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 1.4 km
69 ถนนพระรามที่ 5
Wat Iam Woranut
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 2.3 km
178 ถนนสามเสน
Wat Thep Sirinthrawat Ratchaworawihan
Place of worship · Thai Thammayut · 3.4 km
Shopping77
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Healthcare40
Map of Dusit
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Getting there and nearby towns
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 km away.
- Bangkok 3 km southwest, about 3 min by car
- Taling Chan 7 km west, about 7 min by car
- Thon Buri 7 km southwest, about 7 min by car
- Mueang Nonthaburi 9 km north, about 9 min by car
- Phasi Charoen 11 km southwest, about 11 min by car
- Pak Kret 15 km north, about 15 min by car
- Nong Khaem 20 km southwest, about 20 min by car
- Samut Prakan 22 km southeast, about 22 min by car
- Nong Chok 38 km east, about 38 min by car
- Nakhon Pathom 52 km west, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Photo credits
- Bangkok old parliament, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2009-09-09 09-11 Bangkok 040 Dusit Zoo (3938260199), Allie_Caulfield from Germany, CC BY 2.0
- Dusit Zoo historical building - panoramio, Andreas Hörstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dusit Zoo bear statue, Ahoerstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dusit Zoo Air raid shelter, Ahoerstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Giraffes in Dusit Zoo - panoramio, Thajsko, CC BY 3.0
- Dusit Zoo island, Ahoerstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BKK Saphan Chamai Maruchet, Hdamm, CC BY-SA 3.0
- สะพานช้างโรงสี Saphan Chang Rong Si Bridge (October 2021) - img 01, Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
- สะพานเจริญราษฎร์ 32, Dharmadana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charoenpadana bridge, Sry85, CC BY-SA 4.0
- สะพานเจริญรัช 31, BerryJ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chulalongkorn University Auditorium, Supanut Arunoprayote, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Krung Thong Bridge 05499, dsin_travel, CC BY 2.0
- 010-Democracy Monument, Nawit science, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King Prajadhipok Museum, Lerdsuwa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- อนุสรณ์สถาน 14 ตุลา ถ่ายเมื่อกันยายน 2563 14 October 1973 Memorial 02, Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baan Kudichin Museum (2026) 01, Medelam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mahachai,Correction Museum, Samran Rat,bangkok - panoramio, trungydang, CC BY 3.0
- CU100YearsPark2018, BunBn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- สวนสาธารณะคลองช่องนนทรี 01, Dharmadana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bangkok Suan Romaninart Park IMG 6834, Bjoertvedt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Assumption Cathedral Bangkok 2023-10 อาสนวิหารอัสสัมชัญ, Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bangkok Thailand Temple (2026) 01, Medelam, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- วัดพระมหาไถ่ April2021 Holy Redeemer Church Bangkok 05, Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wat Karawah (cropped), Supanut Arunoprayote, CC BY 4.0
- Pathumwan Institute of Technology - Bangkok IMG 7303, Bjoertvedt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- สวนหลวงพระราม 8 ๘, Phoebus 28, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bkkwangsuanpakkardlp03, Heinrich Damm ( User:Hdamm , Hdamm at de.wikipedia.org ), CC BY 2.0
- National Library of Thailand, December 2024, Paul_012, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bkkwatboworn05a, Fotograf / Photographer: Heinrich Damm ( User:Hdamm , Hdamm at de.wikipedia.org ), CC BY 2.0
- Loha Prasat, Ahoerstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Golden Mount3, Kriengsak Jirasirirojanakorn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RajInfront, Mynameisfootlong, CC BY 4.0
- The Baiyoke Tower II closeup in Bangkok, Thaliand, Paolobon140, CC0
- Jim Thompson House spirit house, BrokenSphere, CC BY 3.0
- พิพิธภัณท์เหรียญ, Bntofficial, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Building of Church of Christ in Thailand, Tonbi ko, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Santiphap Park 2, Mx. Granger, CC0
- โรงพยาบาลยันฮี 01, Dharmadana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Phra Sumen Fort Bangkok - Day, Supanut Arunoprayote, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 005-วัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร (ภูเขาทอง), Nawit science, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Bangkokphrasumenfort03, Fotograf / Photographer: Heinrich Damm ( User:Hdamm , Hdamm at de.wikipedia.org ), CC BY 2.0
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- โรงพยาบาลบางโพ, Dharmadana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mahakan Fort - panoramio (1), mohigan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- สะพานหัน 2564 Saphan Han (October 2021) - img 01, Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Chao Phraya Sky Park เจ้าพระยาสกายปาร์ค สวนลอยฟ้าเจ้าพระยา (October 2021) - img 19, Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Green Bridge Lumpini-Banjakiti (11), กสิณธร ราชโอรส, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kiakkai Bridge - 2026 08 21 - 01, Anna Frodesiak, CC0
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- วิทยาลัยแพทยศาสตร์พระมงกุฎเกล้า, Sean Schepers, CC0
- โรงพยาบาลพระมงกุฎเกล้า, Dharmadana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, mishari, CC BY-SA 4.0
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