Samsen (Wat Intharawihan)

Samsen (Wat Intharawihan) is a bus stop in Bang Khun Phrom, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok. Samsen (Wat Intharawihan) is situated nearby to Wang Thewawet Post Office, as well as near Phra Phuttha Si Ariyamettrai.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Khao San Road and Wat Intharawihan.

Khao San Road

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Khao San Road is a small road about a block from the Chao Phraya River at the northern side of Rattanakosin. Backpackers and budget travellers are drawn here by some of the cheapest accommodation and travel deals in Thailand.

Wat Intharawihan

Buddhist temple

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Wat Intharawihan or Wat Intharavihan is a Third Class Royal wat located in the Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok, Thailand. It is noted for its 32 metres high standing Buddha statue known as Luang Pho To or "Phra Si Ariyamettrai" that was erected on the inspiration of the still highly revered abbott Somdej Toh. Wat Intharawihan is situated 160 metres southeast of Samsen (Wat Intharawihan).

Bank of Thailand Museum

Museum

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Bank of Thailand Museum is a museum in Bangkok. The museum is housed in the Bang Khun Phrom Palace, the former residence of Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, who was the 33rd son of King Chulalongkorn. Bank of Thailand Museum is situated 250 metres west of Samsen (Wat Intharawihan).

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wat Sam Phraya and Ban Phan Thom.