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East Asiatic Company Building, Bangkok

Right at the banks of the Chao Phraya River is this classical Venetian-style building from the Danish East Asiatic Company.

Right at the banks of the Chao Phraya River is this classical Venetian-style building from the Danish East Asiatic Company. It was built in 1901. A large share of foreign trade that came from the warehouses had to go through this building before heading for Europe. No public entry allowed.


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About East Asiatic Company Building

 Bangkok

East Asiatic Company Building and Nearby Sights on Map

Victory Monument (Bangkok)

The Victory Monument was constructed in 1941 by military dictator Plaek Pibulsongkhram to commemorate the 59 Thais who lost their lives in the short and inconclusive Franco-Thai War

Santiphap Park

Wat Ga Buang Kim

Definitely off the tourist trail, this more or less deserted temple shows how local residents practise their religion

House of Museums

The exhibition features a collection of old and modern items that were used every day by both townspeople and villagers

Suan Pakkad Palace

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Holy Rosary Church

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Baiyoke Tower II Observatory and Revolving Roofdeck

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Bangkok Dolls Museum

The Bangkok Dolls Museum displays a collection of about 400 dolls from around the world

Dusit Zoo

The zoo is a good destination for families and children with animals such as giraffes, zebras, deer, hippos, elephants and tigers

Pratunam Market

Pratunam is a major market area for good bargains on clothes and accessories