Street & district
Tha Phra Chan
- Mon
- 07:00–17:00
- Tue
- 07:00–17:00
- Wed
- 07:00–17:00
- Thu
- 07:00–17:00
- Fri
- 07:00–17:00
- Sat
- 07:00–17:00
- Sun
- 07:00–17:00
- Hours
- Individual stall hours may vary.
- Price
- Admission: THB 0; purchases are priced separately and usually paid in cash.
- How to visit
- The clearly marked Trok Maha That passage is the easiest entrance. Amulets are treated as sacred objects, so visit respectfully.
- Hours
- Free entry
- Hours
- About 60–120 min
Why it is worth the detour
A bustling pier and marketplace for Thai amulets and astrologers.
Tha Phra Chan is a vibrant pier area on Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok, known for its marketplace selling Thai amulets and its proximity to Thammasat University. The area is rich in history and offers a local experience with shops, bookstores, and food stalls.
What else is close by
The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.
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350 m
Siriraj Medical Museum
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400 m
Bangkok National Museum
One of the largest museums in Southeast Asia, showcasing Thai art and history.
700 m
Bangkok City Pillar Shrine
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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.