Samphanthawong, Thailand
แขวงสัมพันธวงศ์
Samphanthawong is a town of 24,150 people in Bangkok, Thailand.
Why visit Samphanthawong
Townapedia lists 156 museums and landmarks, 79 parks and trails, 138 places to eat, 35 places to stay and 35 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre, Snake Farm of Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, Jim Thompson House and Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.
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About Samphanthawong
Samphanthawong (Thai: สัมพันธวงศ์, pronounced [sǎm.pʰān.tʰā.wōŋ]) is one of the three khwaeng (subdistrict) of Samphanthawong district, Bangkok, regarded as the main area of the district.
From the Wikipedia article Samphanthawong subdistrict (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Things to do35
Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.7 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
Snake Farm of Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute
Zoo and aquarium · 2.3 km
Mo-Fr 09:30-15:30; Sa-Su 09:30-13:00
Chulalongkorn University Auditorium
Cinema and theater · 2.2 km
Chulalongkorn University Auditorium is the main auditorium of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand
Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.5 km
Bridge crossing Chao Phraya River, Thailand
23 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks156
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Museum · 2.3 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 · 2.0 km
344 ถนนบริพัตร
Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Democracy Monument
Monument and historic site · 2.5 km
Monument in Bangkok, Thailand
14 October 1973 Memorial
Monument and historic site · 2.6 km
Memorial in Thailand
Thailand Creative and Design Center
Museum · 1.2 km
Tu-Su,PH 10:30-21:00; Mo closed
Open in Google Maps · Wikipedia · +66 2 105 7400 p 213; +66 2 105 7400 p 214; +66 2 105 7441
144 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds79
Chao Phraya Sky Park
Park · 1.5 km
Elevated park in Bangkok, Thailand
Princess Mother Memorial Park
Park · 1.3 km
Park in Bangkok, Thailand
Benjakitti Park
Park · 5.1 km
Park in the Khlong Toei District of central Bangkok
Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park
Park · 1.3 km
Public park in Bangkok
Khlong Chong Nonsi Public Park
Park · 2.2 km
Park in Bangkok, Thailand
67 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes138
AMRA Thai Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian, Thai, Seafood, Chicken, Noodle, Juice, Diner, Soup, Fries, Beer, Alcohol · 0.8 km
53 สมเด็จเจ้าพระยา 17
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Art Café Sourire @ Rattanakosin Island
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Regional · 2.4 km
235 ซอยดำเนินกลางเหนือ, แขวงบวรนิเวศ
Mo-Su 06:30-15:30
JÉRÔME Cheesecake Thailand @ICONSIAM
Cafe · Cake, ชาเขียว, Coffee Shop · 1.2 km
The Veranda Zone ถนนเจริญนคร
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
126 more on the map.
History
After the King Rama I established Rattanakosin (now Bangkok) as the new capital of Siam (now Thailand) on the right bank of Chao Phraya River in 1782. He allowed overseas Chinese who living around the Grand Palace to move to live in a new place far from the downtown at that time southeastward next to the Chao Phraya River known as "Sampheng", resulting in being a Chinatown and active commercial district from that time onwards.
Its name "Samphanthawong" after the local temple, Wat Samphanthawong. It dates from the Ayutthaya period and was known as Wat Ko (วัดเกาะ; lit: "island temple") due to its location surrounded by water. It was renovated by entirely by King Rama I and the name was changed to Wat Ko Kaew Langkaram (วัดเกาะแก้วลังการาม). In the reign of King Rama IV the name was again changed to what it is called today in honour to Prince Khrom Luang Phitak Montri, a nephew of King Rama I, who was the leader of the temple restoration.
The land near this temple was also the first lodging in Siam of Dan Beach Bradley, an American Protestant missionary, who also came to evangelize during the reigns of King Rama III and King Rama IV.
Yaowarat Road, which is regarded as the main artery of the district, was built in 1892 during the reign of King Rama V in order to expand traffic routes and habitats for the people of Bangkok continuing from Charoen Krung Road
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In 1915, corresponding to the reign of King Rama VI. Samphanthawong was an amphoe (district) of Phra Nakhon province, same as neighbouring Sam Yaek, Sampheng, and Chakkrawat.
Later in 1931, during the reign of King Rama VII. When economic downturn, the Siamese government therefore has to save the nation's budget. Therefore, had to merge the Chakkrawat and Sampeng together with Samphanthawong since then.
Until the year 1973, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) was officially established. Samphanthawong therefore changed the status to a full district and subdistrict until now. Samphanthawong is the smallest district of Bangkok, with a total area of only 1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi).
From the History section of Samphanthawong subdistrict on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Geography
Neighbouring subdistricts are (from north clockwise): Ban Bat and Pom Prap of Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Talat Noi in its district, Khlong San of Khlong San District (across Chao Phraya River), and Chakkrawat in its district. Samphanthawong regarded as the central part of the district.
From the Wikipedia article Samphanthawong subdistrict, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay35
Churches and places of worship40
Wat Phra Chettuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Ratchaworamahawihan
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 2.3 km
Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram Ratchaworawihan
Place of worship · Thai Thammayut · 2.1 km
Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 2.2 km
2 ถนนมหาไชย
Wat Ratchapradit Sathit Maha Simaram Ratchaworawihan
Place of worship · Thai Thammayut · 2.3 km
Wat Suthat Thep Wararam Ratchaworamahawihan
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 1.9 km
Wat Thep Sirinthrawat Ratchaworawihan
Place of worship · Thai Thammayut · 1.1 km
Shopping68
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Poh-Chang Academy of Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin
School · 1.7 km
86 ถนนตรีเพชร
Saipanya School Under the Royal Patronage of her Majesty the Queen
School · 0.8 km
1598 ถนนกรุงเกษม, ป้อมปราบศัตรูพ่าย
Healthcare35
Map of Samphanthawong
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Getting there and nearby towns
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 km away.
- Bangkok 2 km northwest, about 2 min by car
- Pom Prap Sattru Phai 2 km north, about 2 min by car
- Thon Buri 3 km southwest, about 3 min by car
- Dusit 5 km north, about 5 min by car
- Bangkok Noi 5 km northwest, about 5 min by car
- Yan Nawa 6 km southeast, about 6 min by car
- Rat Burana 6 km south, about 6 min by car
- Chom Thong 7 km southwest, about 7 min by car
- Taling Chan 7 km northwest, about 7 min by car
- Watthana 8 km east, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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- Samphanthawong, Syced, CC0
- 2016 Bangkok, Dystrykt Samphanthawong, Wat Traimit Witthayaram (27), Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016 Bangkok, Dystrykt Samphanthawong, Brama Chinatown (05), Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016 Bangkok, Dystrykt Samphanthawong, Brama Chinatown (02), Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016 Bangkok, Dystrykt Samphanthawong, Brama Chinatown (04), Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016 Bangkok, Dystrykt Samphanthawong, Brama Chinatown (03), Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016 Bangkok, Dystrykt Samphanthawong, Wat Traimit Witthayaram (02), Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016 Bangkok, Dystrykt Samphanthawong, Wat Traimit Witthayaram (03), Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Chulalongkorn University Auditorium, Supanut Arunoprayote, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Bkk saphan phan fa lilat, Hdamm, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jim Thompson House spirit house, BrokenSphere, CC BY 3.0
- Bangkok Art and Culture Centre building, Cush2k, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baan Kudichin Museum (2026) 01, Medelam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 010-Democracy Monument, Nawit science, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King Prajadhipok Museum, Lerdsuwa, CC BY-SA 3.0
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- น้ำพุพานโลหะ สวนสราญรมย์ Bronze Fountain of Saransom Park, Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
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- 2021 สวนชูวิทย์ Chuvit Garden, Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dusit Zoo bear statue, Ahoerstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0
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- Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute main building, Paul_012, CC BY-SA 3.0
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- Main auditorium of Chulalongkorn University IMG 0338, Carnopus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bird's-eye view of Triam Udom Suksa School, Paul_012, CC BY-SA 3.0
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- Altar at Wat Pho, Muhammad Fridho Damora Harahap, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- 2016 Bangkok, Dystrykt Samphanthawong, Ulica Yaowarat (05), Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Loha Prasat, Ahoerstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Siam Discovery 06.23, This Photo was taken by Supanut Arunoprayote . Feel free to use any of my images, but please mention me as the author and may send me a message. (สามารถใช้ภาพได้อิสระ..., CC BY 4.0
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- The Bangkok Christian Hospital, Sry85, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building of Church of Christ in Thailand, Tonbi ko, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ศาลาเฉลิมกรุง April2021 Sala Chaloem Krung Theatre Bangkok, Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
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