Exploring Khlong San district on the western bank of the Chao Phraya River offers a refreshing contrast to the more crowded tourist spots across the water, revealing a quieter, more layered side of Bangkok where history lingers in the streets and architecture.
Once a vital trading hub during the Rattanakosin era, this neighborhood retains an intimate, lived-in feel that invites unhurried wandering along its riverfront and narrow sois. The historic section unfolds gently as you move away from the modern developments near Khlong San Pier, where older communities and landmarks tell stories of Chinese settlers, royal connections, and defensive fortifications from centuries past.
The area’s heritage shines through in its charming buildings, many of which blend Chinese, Thai, and colonial influences in understated yet captivating ways. Graceful shophouses with weathered facades and wooden details line some of the quieter lanes, their upper floors often featuring intricate latticework or faded pastel tones ...
Wat Sam Phraya, formally known as Wat Sam Phraya Worawihan, is a serene third-class royal temple located in the Wat Sam Phraya subdistrict of Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, near the Chao Phraya River in the historic Bang Khun Phrom area.
Its origins trace back to the Ayutthaya period, when it was known as Wat Sak or Wat Bang Khun Phrom. In the early Rattanakosin era during the reign of King Rama I, Luang Wisut Yothamart dedicated land and houses originally belonging to his deceased brother Khun Phrom to establish the temple as a memorial.
The temple later fell into disrepair but underwent extensive renovation in the reign of King Rama III. Three noble brothers of Phraya rank—Phraya Raja Supawadee (Khun Thong), Phraya Rachikul (Thong), and Phraya Thep Worachun (Thong Pak)—restored it and offered it to the king. In 1823, Rama III elevated it to royal temple status and bestowed the name Wat Sam Phraya, meaning “Temple of the Three Lords,” in honor of these three benefactors.
The temple ...
Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat Worawiharn was built in 1847 by order of King Rama III and was dedicated to his majesty the king’s grandparents and mother.
It is a second-rank royal Temple on the western bank of Chaophraya River.
Located in a very peaceful and shady area, the Temple has completely reflected King Rama III’s most favorite style that combines chinese art in constructing the monastery. Therefore, the main shrine hall or Ubosot is decorated with beautiful stucco using chinese porcelains on the gable and door as well as window frames outside while gorgeous mural paintings ornament perfectly inside the edifice.
The temple’s biggest Buddha image made from Bronze named ‘Phraphuttamahalokaphinanthapatima’ is enshrined in the Ubosot.
Other buildings such as Phra Wiharn Luang, Wiharn Sila Khao, Phra Chedi or pagoda in Ceylonese form, Kan Parian Luang which is a hall for sermons in a mixture of Thai and Chinese architecture are also beautifully constructed buildings at this monastery.
Wat Chaloem ...
Jodd Fairs Night Market Ratchada is the current main location of one of Bangkok’s most popular night markets, operating as the consolidated hub after earlier iterations closed. It traces its roots to the legendary Talad Rot Fai Ratchada, the original Train Night Market Ratchada that drew crowds with its vintage railway theme and lively vibe before it closed during the lockdowns.
The Jodd Fairs brand emerged around 2021 when the market relocated to the Rama 9 area, gaining fame as a spacious, food-focused destination. The Rama 9 site itself shut down in early 2025 due to lease expiration and construction of a new skyscraper, prompting the operator to open this refreshed version at Ratchada on Ratchadaphisek Road in November 2024.
Now situated next to Big C supermarket and a short walk from MRT Thailand Cultural Centre station (Exit 4), the market spans a generous area with hundreds of stalls, blending the energetic spirit of its predecessors into a cleaner, more polished setup that remains a go-to ...
