Waterfront

Tha Maharaj

Address
Maha Rat Road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Area
Bangkok, Thailand
Tha Maharaj
Griff88, CC BY-SA 4.0

Why it is worth the detour

A pier on the Chao Phraya with a view across the river to Siriraj.

What else is close by

The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.

  • 150 m

    Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit

    A first-class royal Buddhist temple with a Vipassana Meditation center.

  • 200 m

    Tha Phra Chan

    A bustling pier and marketplace for Thai amulets and astrologers.

  • 450 m

    Wat Rakhang

    This royal temple on the Thonburi bank is named for a great bell found here under Rama I, and it was home to the monk Somdet To.

  • 450 m

    Siriraj Medical Museum

    The Siriraj Medical Museum is best known as the 'Museum of Death' for its unique and educational medical exhibits.

  • 450 m

    Sanam Luang

    A historic public square used for royal ceremonies and events.

  • 500 m

    Bangkok National Museum

    One of the largest museums in Southeast Asia, showcasing Thai art and history.

Walk it with the stories

This address is one stop among many. Our routes and quests link them into a walk that makes sense on the ground.

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