Phra Athit Road

Phra Athit Road is located along Chao Phraya River to the northeast. Back in the past this road was full with important buildings such as houses of nobility and mansions as residence of ambassadors from other countries. Now there are Office of the Council of State, Buddhist Association of Thailand, Food Agriculture Organization , UNICEF of Thailand located on this road. It is surrounded by river piers, and a riverside park with the ancient for called Phra Arthit Fort or Phra Sumen Fort. At night this road is popular for many restaurants and bars with live music such as pop, rock, and Jazz for tourists and local people.Phra Arthit Road has a history of more than 200 years old since the establishment of Bangkok in King Rama I Era. Still, the road was actually built in the reign of King Rama V. It has been the center of government, art, and culture of Thai people. It is lined along Chao Phraya River starting from Thammasat University’s gate at Phra Arthit gate to Phra Sumen Fort. Along both sides of the road, there are mansions which were built during the reign of King Rama III, with architectural influences from China and Europe. This road becomes popular among tourists due to historical culture which reflects the tradition of Thailand. Also this road is connected to Khao san Road which is a landmark among tourists, and also very popular about street food. There are historical building such as Baan Chao Phraya used to be a nobility house of Phra Pinklao. Later in King Rama V reign, it was bought and used as the police department but King Rama VI granted this property to be a house of nobility once again.
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