Phranakhon District

SUB DISTRICTS: Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Wang Burapha Phirom, Wat Ratchabophit, Samran Rat, San Chaopho Suea, Sao Chingcha, Bang khunphrom, Ban phanthom, Bowonniwet, Chanasongkhram, Wat Samphraya, Talatyot

AREA: 5.536 km2 (2.137 sq mi)

POPULATION: 51,231 (2017)

POSTCODE: 10200

Phra Nakhon was the former name of the Bangkok province prior to being merged with Thonburi to form present day Bangkok. Surrounded by water, the district of Phra Nakhon is bordered on the west by the Chao Phraya River, Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem to the north and Khlong Ong Ang on the eastern side.

The actual centre of Bangkok is in Phra Nakhon which is indicated by the the city pillar shrine or lak mueang.

Khaosan Road. one of the most well known tourist destinations is located in Phra Nakhon. Khaosan Road was built in 1892 during the time of King Rama V. Khaosan translates to milled rice, and it is thought that in the early days it was likely home to a rice market.

The temple of Wat Bowonniwet is located in the district and is known for having ordained several Thai kinks as monks.

The riverfront of Phra Nakhon district between the King Rama I or Memorial Bridget and the Wasuki pier was submitted to UNESCO to be considered as a future world heritage site.

The Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre located on Charoen Krung Road in the district is Bangkok’s oldest cinema. It opened in 1993, was the first cinema in Thailand to have air conditioning and is the last remaining theater from the golden age of Thai cinema. Though it has been renovated, it no longer regularly shows movies. These days it is mostly used for Thai dance performances.