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Khet in Bangkok, Thailand

Dusit ดุสิต Khet Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall in 2017 Khet location in Bangkok Coordinates: 13°46′37″N 100°31′14″E / 13.77694°N 100.52056°E / 13.77694; 100.52056 Country Thailand Province Bangkok Seat Dusit Khwaeng 5 Area • Total 10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi) Population (2017) • Total 95,852[1] • Density 8,958.13/km2 (23,201.5/sq mi) Time zone UTC+7 (ICT) Postal code 10300 Geocode 1002

**Dusit** ([Thai](/source/Thai_language): ดุสิต, pronounced [\[dù(ʔ).sìt\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Thai)) is one of the [50 districts](/source/Districts_of_Bangkok) (khet) of [Bangkok](/source/Bangkok), [Thailand](/source/Thailand).

The district is the administrative centre of the kingdom, as both the [National Assembly](/source/National_Assembly_of_Thailand) and [Dusit Palace](/source/Dusit_Palace) are in the district, as are several [ministries](/source/Ministries_of_Thailand). It is connected to [Rattanakosin Island](/source/Rattanakosin_Island) by [Ratchadamnoen Avenue](/source/Ratchadamnoen_Avenue) (literally, 'royal way for travelling').

Neighbouring districts are, clockwise from north, [Bang Sue](/source/Bang_Sue_district), [Phaya Thai](/source/Phaya_Thai_district), [Ratchathewi](/source/Ratchathewi_district), [Pathum Wan](/source/Pathum_Wan_district), [Pom Prap Sattru Phai](/source/Pom_Prap_Sattru_Phai_district), [Phra Nakhon](/source/Phra_Nakhon_district), and across the [Chao Phraya River](/source/Chao_Phraya_River), [Bang Phlat](/source/Bang_Phlat_district).

## History

Vimanmek Mansion

The district was established by King [Chulalongkorn](/source/Chulalongkorn), who wanted to escape the confines of [Rattanakosin Island](/source/Rattanakosin_Island).[2] The king began with the construction of a new palace compound called the [Dusit Palace](/source/Dusit_Palace) in 1890s, slowly adding many new residences and mansions into its grounds. This included the [Vimanmek Mansion](/source/Vimanmek_Mansion) which was constructed in 1900 completely out of [teak](/source/Teak), and was used as a royal palace for a short time, but was abandoned in 1908. Reconstructed in 1992, it was a major tourist attraction until its closure in 2018. The [Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall](/source/Amphorn_Sathan_Residential_Hall) was completed in 1906, and became the main residential palace of the king. The pathway connecting the Grand Palace to Dusit Palace eventually became [Ratchadamnoen Avenue](/source/Ratchadamnoen_Avenue).

The construction of both Dusit Palace and Ratchadamnoen Avenue allowed and encouraged the expansion of Bangkok outside its city walls and the traditional confines of the Rattanakosin area. The palace expanded Bangkok northwards, while the avenue accommodated further growth. The avenue extended from the palace, starting in front of the [Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall](/source/Ananta_Samakhom_Throne_Hall) and the [Royal Plaza](/source/Royal_Plaza_(Thailand)) southwards along the Makawan Rangsant and Phanfah Lielas Bridges then westward across the Phanbipob Liela Bridge, then south again long the [Sanam Luang](/source/Sanam_Luang) to the Grand Palace.

The [Chitralada Royal Villa](/source/Chitralada_Royal_Villa) was built by King [Vajiravudh](/source/Vajiravudh) (Rama VI), and was a residence of King [Bhumibol Adulyadej](/source/Bhumibol_Adulyadej). The large park around the palace was used by the king for agricultural research.

In September 2025, there was a road collapse in the Dusit district with a major [sinkhole](/source/Sinkhole) on Samsen Road between the Samsen Police Station and Vajira Hospital.

## Buildings

Important buildings in the district include [Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall](/source/Ananta_Samakhom_Throne_Hall), which was another former residence of King Chulalongkorn, and was later used as the first parliament building. It was built 1907–1915 by the Italian architects, [Annibale Rigotti](/source/Annibale_Rigotti) and [Mario Tamagno](/source/Mario_Tamagno). Next to the throne hall is the [Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall](/source/Amphorn_Sathan_Residential_Hall), the official residence of the current monarch King [Vajiralongkorn](/source/Vajiralongkorn).

Next to the building is [Suan Amporn Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Suan_Amporn_Park&action=edit&redlink=1), and across the street [Dusit Zoo](/source/Dusit_Zoo), the first zoo in Thailand (moved to [Pathum Thani](/source/Pathum_Thani_province) since the end of September 2018). The vast space in front of Ananta Samakom Throne Hall is the [Royal Plaza](/source/Royal_Plaza_(Thailand)). At the middle of the plaza is the [equestrian statue of King Chulalongkorn](/source/Equestrian_statue_of_King_Chulalongkorn). Various events are held in Suan Amporn Park and Royal Plaza. Yearly events include [commencements](/source/Graduation) of many universities in Bangkok, and the Red Cross Fair which takes place for nine days from the end of March to the first week of April.

Important government buildings such as the [Government House](/source/Government_House_(Thailand)) and [Phitsanulok Mansion](/source/Phitsanulok_Mansion) are also in Dusit. [Wasukri Pier](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wasukri_Pier&action=edit&redlink=1) is the pier to board and store [royal barges](/source/Royal_barge), which sail in [Thailand's Royal Barge Procession](/source/Thailand's_Royal_Barge_Procession). Near the pier is the [National Library of Thailand](/source/National_Library_of_Thailand). Additionally, it is also home to several military camps: 1st Cavalry Regiment, King's Guard; 4th Cavalry Division, King's Guard; 1st Field Artillery Battalion, King's Guard; Air Defense Artillery Division; Department of Army Transportation; Army Ordnance Department; Army Ordnance Learning Center; Command And General Staff College; and some parts of [Royal Thai Air Force](/source/Royal_Thai_Air_Force) (RTAF) such as the Directorate of Aeronautical Engineering. For this reason, Dusit has long been known politically as the "Military Zone".[3]

Since 1932 the [National Assembly](/source/National_Assembly_of_Thailand) has been situated somewhere within the district. From 1932 to 1974 the legislature met at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. From 1974 the legislature moved to a purposefully built [Parliament House](/source/Parliament_House_of_Thailand) (next to the Dusit Palace complex) and met there until 2018. Then it was moved again to a new building named the [Sappaya-Sapasathan](/source/Sappaya-Sapasathan) in the [Kiakkai](/source/Kiakkai) neighbourhood in the north of the district.

Several other palaces have been converted into facilities for other purposes. [Chan Kasem Palace](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chan_Kasem_Palace&action=edit&redlink=1) was initially built for the crown prince by King [Rama V](/source/Rama_V), but was never used by King [Rama VI](/source/Rama_VI) and later became the office of the [Ministry of Education](/source/Ministry_of_Education_(Thailand)). [Suan Sunandha Palace](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Suan_Sunandha_Palace&action=edit&redlink=1) was built for the queen, consorts, princes and princesses, but is now home to [Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Suan_Sunandha_Rajabhat_University&action=edit&redlink=1).

The most famous Buddhist temple of the district is [Wat Benchamabophit](/source/Wat_Benchamabophit), built by [Prince Naris](/source/Narisara_Nuwattiwong) as the royal temple of King Chulalongkorn.

District map

## Transport

### Train

The [Bang Sue MRT Station](/source/Bang_Sue_MRT_Station) of the [MRT](/source/MRT_(Bangkok)) is a short distance outside Dusit District at its extreme northeast corner, in Bang Sue District.

The [Yommarat Railway Halt](/source/Yommarat_Railway_Halt) of the [SRT](/source/State_Railway_of_Thailand) is on the border of Dusit and Ratchathewi Districts.

The [Sam Sen Railway Station](/source/Sam_Sen_Railway_Station) of the SRT is on the border of Dusit and Phaya Thai Districts.

### Water taxis

Dusit District [Chao Phraya Express Boat](/source/Chao_Phraya_Express_Boat) piers are Thewet Pier, Payap Pier, Irrigation Dept. Pier, Kheaw Khai Ka Pier, and Kiak Kai Pier.

## Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts (*[khwaeng](/source/Khwaeng)*):

1. Dusit ดุสิต 2. Wachiraphayaban วชิรพยาบาล 3. Suan Chitlada สวนจิตรลดา 4. Si Yaek Maha Nak สี่แยกมหานาค 5. Thanon Nakhon Chai Si ถนนนครไชยศรี

## Gallery

		- Equestrian statue of King Chulalongkorn and Royal Plaza in front of Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall

		- [Uthong Nai Road](/source/Uthong_Nai_Road) beside Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall

		- Sam Sen Railway Station view toward [Hua Lamphong](/source/Hua_Lamphong) (right is Dusit, left is Phaya Thai)

		- [Chamai Maruchet Bridge](/source/Chamai_Maruchet_Bridge), crossing [Khlong Prem Prachakon](/source/Khlong_Prem_Prachakon) in front of Government House

		- Wat Benchamabophit or Marble Temple

		- [Sanam Sua Pa](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sanam_Sua_Pa&action=edit&redlink=1), beside Royal Plaza, [Bureau of the Royal Household](/source/Bureau_of_the_Royal_Household) office

		- [Veterinary hospital](/source/Veterinary_hospital) on [Rama V Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rama_V_Road&action=edit&redlink=1) opposite Chitralada Royal Villa

		- Ministry of Education

		- [Vajira Hospital](/source/Vajira_Hospital), public hospital

		- [Sappaya-Sapasathan](/source/Sappaya-Sapasathan) the new national legislative building

		- [Wat Kaew Fah Chulamanee](/source/Wat_Kaew_Fah_Chulamanee) the temple by the [Chao Phraya River](/source/Chao_Phraya_River)

		- [Chao Phraya Express Boat](/source/Chao_Phraya_Express_Boat) passes through Kheaw Khai Ka Pier, a pier between Irrigation Dept. and Kiak Kai Piers

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Population and House Report for Year 2017"](http://stat.dopa.go.th/stat/statnew/statTDD/views/showDistrictData.php?rcode=10&statType=1&year=60). Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 2018-04-01. ([Search page](http://stat.dopa.go.th/stat/statnew/statTDD/))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-BKK4Visitors_2-0)** Holland, Michael. ["The Dusit District"](https://bangkokforvisitors.com/districts/dusit/). *Bangkok For Visitors*. Retrieved 2025-09-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["19 กันยา 2549: 11 ปี "ทหารแตงโม" "ตำรวจมะเขือเทศ" ยังไม่หมดไทย"](https://www.bbc.com/thai/thailand-41363763). *[BBC](/source/BBC) Thai* (in Thai). 2017-09-22.

## External links

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for ***[Bangkok/Dusit](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bangkok/Dusit#Q1267640)***.

- [Dusit District](https://web.archive.org/web/20050321133346/http://www.bma.go.th/dusit/)(Thai)

v t e Districts (khet) of Bangkok Phra Nakhon side (Bangkok core side) Bang Kapi Bang Khen Bang Kho Laem Bang Na Bang Rak Bang Sue Bueng Kum Chatuchak Din Daeng Don Mueang Dusit Huai Khwang Khan Na Yao Khlong Sam Wa Khlong Toei Lak Si Lat Krabang Lat Phrao Min Buri Nong Chok Pathum Wan Phaya Thai Phra Khanong Phra Nakhon Pom Prap Sattru Phai Prawet Ratchathewi Samphanthawong Sai Mai Saphan Sung Sathon Suan Luang Wang Thonglang Watthana Yan Nawa Thonburi side Bang Bon Bang Khae Bang Khun Thian Bangkok Noi Bangkok Yai Bang Phlat Chom Thong Khlong San Nong Khaem Phasi Charoen Rat Burana Taling Chan Thawi Watthana Thon Buri Thung Khru

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