Thon Buri, Thailand
เขตธนบุรี
Thon Buri is a city of 119,708 people in Bangkok, Thailand.
Why visit Thon Buri
Townapedia lists 131 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 183 places to eat, 44 places to stay and 46 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre, Chaliam La 56 bridge, Grand Palace and Museum of Siam.
Weather in Thon Buri
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About Thon Buri
Thon Buri (Thai: ธนบุรี, pronounced [tʰōn būrīː]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. On the west bank of Chao Phraya River, it was once part of Thon Buri province. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Bangkok Yai, Phra Nakhon (across Chao Phraya River), Khlong San, Bang Kho Laem (across Chao Phraya), Rat Burana, Chom Thong, and Phasi Charoen.
From the Wikipedia article Thon Buri district (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do46
Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.9 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
Chaloem Wan Chat bridge
Bridge · 4.3 km
Bridge and road intersection in Bangkok, Thailand
Chaturaphak Rangsarit Bridge
Bridge · 4.9 km
Bridge in Bangkok, Thailand
34 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks131
Grand Palace
Monument and historic site · 2.8 km
Official residence of the King of Thailand since 1782
Mo-Su 08:30-15:30
Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
Museum · 3.1 km
History museum, Textile museum in Grand Palace, Bangkok
Mo-Su 09:00-16:30
Chakri Maha Prasat Hall
Monument and historic site · 2.9 km
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Pavilion of Regalia, Royal Decorations and Coins
Museum · 3.0 km
Museum in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Museum · 5.4 km
Art museum and cultural center in Bangkok
Bangkok Corrections Museum
Museum · 3.3 km
Prison museum in Bangkok, Thailand
Democracy Monument
Monument and historic site · 3.9 km
Monument in Bangkok, Thailand
119 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
Princess Mother Memorial Park
Park · 2.0 km
Park in Bangkok, Thailand
Uncle Sorn's Park
Park · 2.5 km
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21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes183
AMRA Thai Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian, Thai, Seafood, Chicken, Noodle, Juice, Diner, Soup, Fries, Beer, Alcohol · 2.5 km
53 สมเด็จเจ้าพระยา 17
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
JÉRÔME Cheesecake Thailand @ICONSIAM
Cafe · Cake, ชาเขียว, Coffee Shop · 2.7 km
The Veranda Zone ถนนเจริญนคร
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
171 more on the map.
History
In addition to the native inhabitants, the district was settled relatively early by foreigners, first Chinese merchants, then the Portuguese after the fall of Ayutthaya to the Burmese in 1767. In addition to the Chinese and Portuguese, there were also Muslims and Mon, from Burma, as well as French priests, particularly in the neighbourhood called Kudi Chin. The area still retains many Chinese shrines, mosques, and Santa Cruz Church, the second Catholic church to be built in Thailand.
The district used to be called Ratchakhrue (ราชคฤห์) due to a nearby wat of the same name. It was renamed Bang Yi Ruea on 11 July 1916 (after the location of the new district office), and finally Thon Buri on 17 April 1939. The district then belonged to Thon Buri province. In December 1971 the province was merged with Bangkok to form the present day Bangkok metropolitan area.
From the History section of Thon Buri district on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Thon Buri
- Sanya DharmasaktiThai politician (1907-2002)
Born in Thon Buri, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay44
Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside
Motel and hotel · 2.9 km
2074 Soi Charoenkrung 72/4, Bangkorlaem, Bangkok
Churches and places of worship50
Wat Phra Chettuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Ratchaworamahawihan
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 2.5 km
Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram Ratchaworawihan
Place of worship · Thai Thammayut · 3.0 km
Wat Ratchapradit Sathit Maha Simaram Ratchaworawihan
Place of worship · Thai Thammayut · 3.0 km
Wat Anongkharam Worawihan
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 1.7 km
ถนนสมเด็จเจ้าพระยา
Wat Chai Chana Songkhram
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 3.1 km
ถนนมหาจักร
Shopping88
Big C
Grocery · 2.9 km
1050 แขวงบุคคโล เขตธนบุรี สมเด็จพระเจ้าตากสิน, กรุงเทพมหานคร
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Poh-Chang Academy of Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin
School · 2.6 km
86 ถนนตรีเพชร
Healthcare13
Map of Thon Buri
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Getting there and nearby towns
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 km away.
- Bangkok Yai 1 km west, about 1 min by car
- Godown 2 km southeast, about 2 min by car
- Khlong San 3 km east, about 3 min by car
- Bangkok 4 km northeast, about 4 min by car
- Samphanthawong 3 km northeast, about 3 min by car
- Bang Kho Laem 4 km southeast, about 4 min by car
- Bangkok Noi 4 km north, about 4 min by car
- Bang Rak 4 km east, about 4 min by car
- Bang Khlo 4 km southeast, about 4 min by car
- Pathum Wan 4 km east, about 4 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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