Samphanthawong in Bangkok
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Yaowarat Road

Yaowarat Road in Samphanthawong district is home to Bangkok's Chinatown, which is centred on Sam Pheng Lane (ซอยสำเพ็ง numbered as Soi Wanit 1. ) Chinatown's Sam Peng Market (ตลาดสำเพ็ง) is an old business centre noted for a post-WW II visit by the young king Ananda Mahidol. Modern Chinatown now covers a large area around Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Road. There are many small streets and alleys full of shops and vendors selling all types of goods.

Located at 13.7411, 100.508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Streets in Bangkok, Neighbourhoods of Bangkok, Chinatowns in Asia, Shopping districts and streets in Thailand, Samphanthawong District

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is a five-star hotel in Bangkok owned in part and managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the original structure was the first hotel built in Thailand when it opened as The Oriental in 1879. Today, the hotel is one of two flagship properties of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and is known for service, which consistently places it among the world's best hotels.

Located at 13.7236, 100.514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Hotels in Bangkok, Bang Rak District, Hotels established in 1879

Assumption College (Thailand)

Assumption College is a private Catholic all boy school located in Bangkok, Thailand. The school was founded by Father Emile August Colombet in 1885, Assumption College is the third-oldest school in Thailand and has been regarded as one of the leading schools in Thailand for a long time. The school provides education for students from grade 1 through 12 (K-12). the school entrance especially in the first grade is highly competitive.

Located at 13.7233, 100.514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Christian schools in Thailand, Educational institutions established in 1885, Brothers of Christian Instruction of St Gabriel schools, Boys' schools in Thailand

Hua Lamphong Railway Station

Hua Lamphong Railway Station, officially known as the Bangkok Railway Station, is the main railway station in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in the center of the city in Pathum Wan District, and is operated by the State Railway of Thailand. The station was opened on June 25, 1916 after six years' construction. The site of the railway station was previously the national railway's maintenance centre, which moved to Makkasan in June 1910.

Located at 13.7389, 100.517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in Thailand, Buildings and structures in Bangkok, Rail transport in Bangkok, Pathum Wan District, Railway stations opened in 1916, 1916 establishments in Thailand

Jewelry Trade Center

Jewelry Trade Center Jewelry Trade Center on the left side Location 919/1 Silom Road, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand Constructed1996 Height 220.7 m Stories 58 Architect Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum Cost - The Jewelry Trade Center is a 59-story mixed-use skyscraper located in the Silom Road gemstone district of Bangkok, Thailand. Designed by Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum, the building was completed in 1996. It is currently the eighth tallest building in Thailand.

Located at 13.7228, 100.52 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Bangkok, Skyscrapers between 200 and 249 meters, Shopping malls in Thailand, Skyscrapers in Thailand, Bang Rak District, Shopping malls established in 1996, 1996 establishments in Thailand

Sirocco (restaurant)

Sirocco is the world's largest all open-air restaurant and "Sky Bar", located on the 64th floor of the State Tower in Bangkok, Thailand, which is the second tallest building in Thailand. The 150-capacity restaurant opened its doors in the winter of 2003. Its main feature is a spectacular 270° panorama of the Chao Phraya river and Bangkok city.

Located at 13.7211, 100.518 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Restaurants in Thailand, 2003 establishments in Thailand

River City Shopping Complex

River City Shopping Complex is a shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located alongside the Chao Phraya River on the Si Phraya Pier. Developed by the Italthai Group and The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, it opened on December 1, 1984 and it has a floor area of 47,567 m². When it was completed in 1984 the complex was awarded the Gold Medal for the “Best Commercial Complex” by the Association of Siamese Architects under the Royal Patronage of Thailand.

Located at 13.7304, 100.513 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Thailand, Buildings and structures in Bangkok, Shopping malls established in 1984, Retailing in Bangkok, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, 1984 establishments in Thailand

Bangkok Folk Museum

Bangkok Folk Museum is a museum in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located at Soi Charoen Krung 43, near the Sri Rat Expressway several hundred metres from the right bank of the Chao Phraya and the intersection of Charoen Krung Road and Maha Set Road. Set in a building dating back to the World War II period, the museum offers an insight into the lifestyles of middle-class Bangkokians during World War II and its aftermath (1937-1957).

Located at 13.7283, 100.518 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Bangkok, World War II museums, History museums in Thailand, Bang Rak District

Golden Buddha (statue)

The Golden Buddha, officially titled Phra Phuttha Maha Suwan Patimakon, is the world's largest solid gold statue. It is located in the temple of Wat Traimit, Bangkok, Thailand.

Located at 13.7381, 100.514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buddha statues, Thai art, Visitor attractions in Bangkok, Buddhist temples in Bangkok, Gold sculptures, Samphanthawong District

Leng Buai Ia Shrine

The Leng Buai Ia Shrine is a Chinese shrine, in the Samphanthawong district of Bangkok's Chinatown. It is located in a courtyard amongst a network of narrow alleys off Charoen Krung Road.

Located at 13.7419, 100.509 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Bangkok, Religious buildings completed in 1658, Places of worship in Bangkok, Samphanthawong District

Wat San Chao Chet

Wat San Chao Chet is a Cantonese Mazu (goddess) temple, it was built by Chinese Cantonese immigrants in 1851, located in the Bang Rak district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River.

Located at 13.7302, 100.517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Places of worship in Bangkok, Religious buildings completed in 1851, Bang Rak District

The Peninsula Bangkok

The Peninsula Bangkok is a luxury hotel located at the end of the Charoennakon Road directly beside the Chao Phraya River. The hotel is part of The Peninsula Hotels Group based in Hong Kong which is owned by Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Limited. The Hotel has won numerous awards for luxury including Asia's number one city hotel and the best hotel in Bangkok.

Located at 13.7256, 100.516 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Hotels in Bangkok, Skyscrapers in Thailand, Skyscraper hotels, The Peninsula Hotel Group, Hotel buildings completed in 1998, Hotels established in 1998, 1998 establishments in Thailand