Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Thailand
เขตป้อมปราบศัตรูพ่าย
Pom Prap Sattru Phai is a town of 51,006 people in Bangkok, Thailand.
Why visit Pom Prap Sattru Phai
Townapedia lists 137 museums and landmarks, 68 parks and trails, 151 places to eat, 38 places to stay and 39 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre, National Theatre, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and Jim Thompson House.
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About Pom Prap Sattru Phai
Pom Prap Sattru Phai (Thai: ป้อมปราบศัตรูพ่าย, pronounced [pɔ̂m pràːp sàt.trūː pʰâːj], or popularly just called Pom Prap, pronounced [pɔ̂m pràːp]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Neighbouring districts are (from north clockwise) Dusit, Pathum Wan, Bang Rak, Samphanthawong, and Phra Nakhon. With more than 24,000 inhabitants per square kilometre (more than 62,000 per square mile) it is the district with the highest population density in Thailand.
From the Wikipedia article Pom Prap Sattru Phai district (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do39
Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.9 km
66 ถนนเจริญกรุง
Mo-Su 09:00-18:00; PH open
Open in Google Maps · Wikipedia · +66 2 224 4499;+66 2 225 8757;+66 2 225 8758;+66 2 623 8148;+66 2 623 8149
National Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.3 km
Theatre in Bangkok, Thailand
Chaloem Wan Chat bridge
Bridge · 1.2 km
Bridge and road intersection in Bangkok, Thailand
Chulalongkorn University Auditorium
Cinema and theater · 3.1 km
Chulalongkorn University Auditorium is the main auditorium of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand
Green Bridge
Bridge · 4.9 km
Elevated cycle and footpath in Bangkok, Thailand
27 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks137
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Museum · 2.2 km
Art museum and cultural center in Bangkok
939 ถนนพระราม 1
Tu-Su 10:00-20:00
Open in Google Maps · Wikipedia · +66 2 214 6630;+66 2 214 6631;+66 2 214 6632;+66 2 214 6633;+66 2 214 6634;+66 2 214 6635;+66 2 214 6636;+66 2 214 6637;+66 2 214 6638
Golden Mount
Monument and historic site · 0.9 km
344 ถนนบริพัตร
Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Bangkok Kunsthalle
Museum · 2.0 km
Art gallery in Bangkok, Thailand
599 ซอยพันธจิตต์
Bangkok National Museum
Museum · 2.3 km
Museum in Bangkok, Thailand
We-Su 09:00-16:00; PH off
Democracy Monument
Monument and historic site · 1.3 km
Monument in Bangkok, Thailand
Pavilion of Regalia, Royal Decorations and Coins
Museum · 2.5 km
Museum in Bangkok, Thailand
Phra Sumen Fort
Monument and historic site · 2.0 km
ถนนพระอาทิตย์
Mo-Su 08:00-23:00
Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center
Museum · 2.4 km
Contemporary art centre in Thailand
125 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds68
King Rama IX Memorial Park
Park · 0.7 km
Public Park in Bangkok
ถนนศรีอยุธยา, แขวงสวนจิตรลดา
Chao Phraya Sky Park
Park · 2.7 km
Elevated park in Bangkok, Thailand
Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park
Park · 2.4 km
Public park in Bangkok
Khlong Chong Nonsi Public Park
Park · 4.0 km
Park in Bangkok, Thailand
56 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes151
Art Café Sourire @ Rattanakosin Island
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Regional · 1.1 km
235 ซอยดำเนินกลางเหนือ, แขวงบวรนิเวศ
Mo-Su 06:30-15:30
Namba Shabu - บรรทัดทอง
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.0 km
1001 ถนนบรรทัดทอง, แขวงรองเมือง
Mo-Su 09:00-23:00
139 more on the map.
History
Pom Prap Sattru Phai was established in 1915 when the districts of Bangkok were overhauled and replaced by 25 amphoes (districts). Later, two of the original 25, Sam Yot and Nang Loeng, were merged into Pom Prap Sattru Phai.
The district was named after a fort (pom in Thai) south of present Nang Loeng Market. The fort was one of the eight new forts built along Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem during King Rama IV's reign. Its name literally means 'suppression of enemy fort'.
From the History section of Pom Prap Sattru Phai district on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Economy
Thai Airways International operates the Larn Luang Office in Pom Prap Sattru Phai. The office used to be the head office of Thai Airways Company.
From the Wikipedia article Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay38
Churches and places of worship44
Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram Ratchaworawihan
Place of worship · Thai Thammayut · 2.0 km
Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 1.0 km
2 ถนนมหาไชย
Wat Benchamabophit Dusit Wanaram Ratchaworawihan
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 0.9 km
69 ถนนพระรามที่ 5
Wat Iam Woranut
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 1.6 km
178 ถนนสามเสน
Wat Ratchapradit Sathit Maha Simaram Ratchaworawihan
Place of worship · Thai Thammayut · 2.1 km
Wat Suthat Thep Wararam Ratchaworamahawihan
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 1.6 km
Wat Thep Sirinthrawat Ratchaworawihan
Place of worship · Thai Thammayut · 1.2 km
Shopping75
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Saipanya School Under the Royal Patronage of her Majesty the Queen
School · 1.7 km
1598 ถนนกรุงเกษม, ป้อมปราบศัตรูพ่าย
Poh-Chang Academy of Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin
School · 2.2 km
86 ถนนตรีเพชร
Healthcare38
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Getting there and nearby towns
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 km away.
- Bangkok 1 km west, about 1 min by car
- Dusit 2 km north, about 2 min by car
- Bangkok Noi 4 km west, about 4 min by car
- Thon Buri 5 km southwest, about 5 min by car
- Bang Sue 6 km north, about 6 min by car
- Taling Chan 6 km west, about 6 min by car
- Din Daeng 7 km northeast, about 7 min by car
- Yan Nawa 8 km southeast, about 8 min by car
- Watthana 8 km east, about 8 min by car
- Rat Burana 9 km south, about 9 min by car
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