Rat Burana, Thailand
เขตราษฎร์บูรณะ
Rat Burana is a town of 86,695 people in Bangkok, Thailand.
Why visit Rat Burana
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 193 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bhumibol Bridge, Chaloem Phan 53 Bridge, Baan Kao Lao Rueng Museum and Baan Kudichin Museum.
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About Rat Burana
Rat Burana (Thai: ราษฎร์บูรณะ, pronounced [râːt būːrānáʔ]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by (clockwise from east to north) Phra Pradaeng of Samut Prakan province, Thung Khru, Chom Thong and Thon Buri districts of Bangkok while its north to east is Chao Phraya River with (clockwise) Bang Kho Laem and Yan Nawa districts across the river.
From the Wikipedia article Rat Burana district (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
Kanchanaphisek Bridge
Bridge · 6.4 km
Thai road bridge over the Chao Phraya
Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 6.4 km
Bridge crossing Chao Phraya River, Thailand
Phra Pok Klao Bridge
Bridge · 6.4 km
Road bridge in Bangkok, Thailand
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks26
Baan Kao Lao Rueng Museum
Museum · 6.8 km
History museum in Bangkok, Thailand
Museum of Counterfeit Goods
Museum · 4.5 km
Museum in Bangkok, Thailand
Museum of Imagery Technology
Museum · 6.7 km
Museum in Bangkok, Thailand
Tang's Gallery
Museum · 5.5 km
Commercial art gallery with branches in China, Hong Kong and Thailand
Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center
Museum · 6.2 km
Contemporary art centre in Thailand
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Chao Phraya Sky Park
Park · 6.4 km
Elevated park in Bangkok, Thailand
Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park
Park · 6.7 km
Public park in Bangkok
Khlong Chong Nonsi Public Park
Park · 5.5 km
Park in Bangkok, Thailand
Princess Mother Memorial Park
Park · 6.1 km
Park in Bangkok, Thailand
Si Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden
Park · 6.6 km
Park and botanical garden in Thailand
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes193
Nescafe Street Cafe Sathupradit
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.3 km
ร้านจำหน่ายกาแฟสดและเครื่องดื่ม Nescafé
372 ถนนสาธุประดิษฐ์, แขวงบางโพงพาง
Mo-Su 07:30-17:30
BBQ house & Hotpot
Restaurant · 2.6 km
All-you-can-eat buffet of grill and/or hot pot
2128/10-11 Charoenkrung Road Wat Prayakrai Bangkorleam
Mo-Su 16:00-23:00
Jomhod Delivery Chan-Sathu branch
Restaurant · Barbecue, Thai, Buffet, Seafood, Burger · 3.6 km
11/57 ถนนสาธุประดิษฐ์
Mo-Su 16:00-22:00
On a Cloud Cafe
Cafe · 2.2 km
Cafe and bistro with selection of pasta, Korean, and Thai food and a great selection of desserts and drinks
Mo, Tu, Th-Su 09:30-21:00
โชคดีติ่มซำ สาขาสาธุประดิษฐ์
Restaurant · 3.3 km
537/91-92 ถนนสาธุประดิษฐ์, แขวงช่องนนทรี
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Akiyoshi
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.5 km
Akiyoshi 1521/1 Sukhumvit Road
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00, 17:30-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00
181 more on the map.
History
The area was settled as a frontier for Thonburi when King Taksin established Thonburi as the new capital. Later administration reform placed Rat Burana as an amphoe of Thonburi province. It was then moved to Nakhon Khuan Khan province (now Amphoe Phra Pradaeng) until the province was demoted to an amphoe of Samut Prakan province. It was then moved back to Thonburi province until Thonburi and Bangkok were merged. It is now a district of Bangkok. In 1998, part of Rat Burana left to form a new district, Thung Khru.
The name Rat Burana literally translates to "restored by the people" (or "restored by the king" in another sense). Its name is after the local temple of the same name, located near the current district office along the mouth of Khlong Rat Burana Canal that empties to the Chao Phraya River. The old temple dating back to late Ayutthaya period. It is assumed that it was built around the year 1767 (contemporary with the second fall of Ayutthaya).
The area of Rat Burana district in the past was orchards adjacent to the Chao Phraya River, Rat Burana residents have a career as a farmer in areca palm cultivation (paired with betel of Talat Phlu in Thonburi district) and what used to be most famous was Chompoo mamiao (ชมพู่มะเหมี่ยว; a variety of rose apple), which had a sweet crispy flavor.
Read more of the history
In addition to Wat Rat Burana, the district is home to many important ancient temples, such as Wat Prasert Sutthawat, Wat Bang Pakok, Wat Chaeng Ron, Wat Son, with also the location of the "Rama IX Bridge" important transportation routes as well.
In 2015, Baan Khru Noi, "One of Bangkok's oldest" charity homes for children, was scheduled to close after 30 years.
From the History section of Rat Burana district on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside
Motel and hotel · 2.9 km
2074 Soi Charoenkrung 72/4, Bangkorlaem, Bangkok
Yu ga Chan Guest House
Motel and hotel · 1.7 km
513/97 Pradu 31 Alley, uni villa soi 9
Churches and places of worship60
Wat Kiat Pradit
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 1.9 km
30/68 ซอยสุขสวัสดิ์ 11
Wat Phai Ngoen Chotanaram
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 2.9 km
882 ซอยจันทน์ 43, แขวงบางโคล่
Shopping89
Big C
Grocery · 3.2 km
1050 แขวงบุคคโล เขตธนบุรี สมเด็จพระเจ้าตากสิน, กรุงเทพมหานคร
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries56
Triamudomsuksapattanakarn Yannawate School
School · Mahayana · 3.4 km
146 ถนนสาธุประดิษฐ์, แขวงทุ่งวัดดอน
Healthcare21
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Getting there and nearby towns
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 km away.
- Chom Thong 2 km west, about 2 min by car
- Yan Nawa 4 km northeast, about 4 min by car
- Thon Buri 5 km northwest, about 5 min by car
- Thung Khru 6 km south, about 6 min by car
- Bangkok 8 km north, about 8 min by car
- Bang Khun Thian 8 km west, about 8 min by car
- Phasi Charoen 8 km northwest, about 8 min by car
- Khlong Toei 9 km east, about 9 min by car
- Bangkok Noi 10 km north, about 10 min by car
- Watthana 10 km northeast, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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