Around & About

เรื่องน่ารู้เกี่ยวกับ “บางกอกน้อย”
Attractions around Bangkok-Noi

คลองบางกอกน้อย – เคยเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของแม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา จนถึงสมัยพระไชยราชาธิราช กรุงศรีอยุธยา ได้โปรดให้ขุดคลองลัดแม่น้ำขั้นจากคลองบางกอกน้อยไปยังปากคลองบางกอกใหญ่เพื่อย่นระยะเวลาการเดินทาง เมื่อเวลาผ่านไป ทิศทางของกระแสน้ำที่พัดทำให้เกิดการเปลี่ยนแปลงทำให้คลองกว้างขึ้นจนกลายเป็นแม่น้ำเจ้าพระยาสายใหม่ และแม่น้ำสายเดิมแคบลงจนกลายเป็นคลองบางกอกน้อย คลองชักพระ และคลองบางกอกใหญ่

Bangkok – Noi canal was formerly the Chao Phraya river, however to improve the river route to better serve the commercial logistic, King Chairajathiraj (B.C.2077-2089) rerouting the river to form a short-cut route. Years passed by, the river became the canal through time because of the change of river flows and tide.

Royal Barges Museum

This museum takes you back to a time when the Chao Phraya River was the most important method of travel in the city even for royalty. On display are eight of Thailand’s most stunning golden Royal Barges that are reserved for the rare Royal Procession.

Wat Dusidaram Woravihara

Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya this ancient temple houses murals by artists of the first reign of Thailand which depict scenes from the lives of the Buddha. Also of interest is the gallery of 64 standing Buddha images placed in niches cut into the wall.

Siriraj Bimuksthan Museum

Opening in 2013, this museum is housed in the renovated Bangkok Noi train station next to a new subsidiary of Siriraj Hospital. The museum displays a history of Siriraj Hospital and of Thai medicines.

Bangkok-Noi District Museum

This local museum displays the rapid growth of communities along the new Chao Phraya River in a beautiful and realistic way. Visitors can also learn about the origin of Bangkok and important historical places in the local area.

Maharaj Pier

As well as serving as a busy commuter pier, Maharaj Pier is also a riverside community mall near to many of the city’s top attractions. Browse the local stores, amulet and antique shops, and take a break at the cafes and restaurants.

The Grand Palace

This is perhaps the most memorable landmark in Bangkok which served as a former royal residence until 1925. Today the Grand Palace is used for ceremonial purposes and opens various zones to the public. The complex includes the famous Emerald Buddha Temple.

Wat Pho

Also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho is classed as the highest grade of the first-class royal temples. It houses the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand including a 46m reclining Buddha, it also houses the school of Thai medicine and is the birthplace of Thai massage.