Holy Rosary Church
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to make Thailand their home in large numbers and consequently the Portuguese Embassy was the first foreign mission in the capital.
Santa Cruz Church
The construction of a wooden catholic church for Portuguese settlers living in the area started in 1770 in the then new capital Thonburi on the western bank of the Chao Phraya.
The Royal Barge Museum
The Royal Barge Museum houses the stunningly decorated boats that are reserved for auspicious ceremonies and state occasions like the very rare Royal Barge Procession.
Asiatique
Asiatique has successfully combined two of the most popular shopping experiences in the city: a night bazaar and a huge themed retail park that can be explored on foot.
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel
The first luxury hotel in Thailand, the Oriental – as it was originally known – was established shortly after the signing of the Bowring Treaty, a free-trade agreement between Britain and Thailand, to house the increasing number of British traders and seamen coming to the kingdom.
Portuguese Embassy
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to make Thailand their home in large numbers and consequently the Portuguese Embassy was the first foreign mission in the capital.
Siam Commercial Bank
In the 1900’s Thailand’s economy was developing rapidly and a commercial banking system became necessary to deal with the surge in domestic and international trade.
Saphan Phut (Memorial Bridge)
This is the first major bridge over the Chao Phraya River and was opened on 6 April 1932 by King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Chakri Dynasty and the foundation of Bangkok.
Fort Vichai Prasit
The white-walled fort of Vichai Prasit was built in 1688 as part of a defence line of forts to prevent ships from sailing up the river to the then Siamese capital of Ayutthaya.
Siriraj Hospital
Siriraj Hospital is recognised as the first hospital in Thailand and dates back to 1888. It is the medical facility where student Thai doctors studying at Mahidol University are still trained today.