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Ratchaworadit Pier (Tha Rat)
ท่าราชวรดิฐ
Historic royal landing on the Chao Phraya beside Bangkok’s Grand Palace, associated with royal barges and river ceremonies.
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Ratchaworadit Pier is the historic royal boat landing on the west side of the Grand Palace, beside Maha Rat Road. Silpakorn University traces its use by the royal barges to the early Rattanakosin period. The Ratchakit Winitchai pavilion stands beside the landing.
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The royal landing has no confirmed regular visitor hours. The Navy held a public exhibition here in July 2024 as a special event. For public boat services to the Grand Palace area, use nearby Tha Chang (N9) and check the current operator schedule.
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The royal landing
The landing served royal barges from the early Bangkok period. The riverside buildings were rebuilt under King Mongkut (Rama IV). The Ratchakit Winitchai pavilion was retained when most of those buildings were later removed.
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