# Ratchawong Pier

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Pier in Bangkok, Thailand

Ratchawong Pier ท่าเรือราชวงศ์ Ratchawong Pier (N5) from the Chao Phraya in 2022 General information Other names Rachawongse Location Ratchawong Road, Chinatown Bangkok Thailand Operated by Chao Phraya Express Boat Co, Ltd Line Chao Phraya River Platforms 1 Connections Bus: 2-52 (204) Construction Structure type Pier Other information Station code N5 Passengers 2002 25,000 Services Preceding station Chao Phraya Express Boat Following station Memorial Bridge towards Nonthaburi Orange Line Marine Dept towards Wat Rajsingkorn Prannok towards Nonthaburi Yellow Line Marine Dept towards Sathorn Tha Chang towards Pakkret Green Line Location

**Ratchawong Pier** ([Thai](/source/Thai_language): ท่าราชวงศ์, ท่าน้ำราชวงศ์, ท่าเรือราชวงศ์; designated pier code **N5**) is a [pier](/source/Pier) on the [Chao Phraya River](/source/Chao_Phraya_River) in [Bangkok](/source/Bangkok).

## History

Ratchawong Pier located at the end of [Ratchawong Road](/source/Ratchawong_Road) in the area of [Chinatown](/source/Bangkok's_Chinatown) close to historic and shopping districts, [Sampheng](/source/Sampheng) and [Song Wat Road](/source/Song_Wat_Road). The pier was the port where goods were embarking to the cargo ships anchored middle the Chao Phraya River. These ships were the main means of transport, both passengers and cargoes, links Bangkok to [Chonburi](/source/Chon_Buri_Province), [Chanthaburi](/source/Chanthaburi_Province), [Prachuap Khiri Khan](/source/Prachuap_Khiri_Khan_Province), [Chumphon](/source/Chumphon_Province), and Ban Don ([Surat Thani](/source/Surat_Thani_Province)).

At its heyday, there was a direct [tram route](/source/Trams_in_Bangkok) to the pier. Around 11:00 p.m. or midnight during [Chinese New Year](/source/Chinese_New_Year), the pier also supported large crowds of passengers taking ferries to pay homage to Sampokong, the large Buddha statue at [Wat Kanlayanamit](/source/Wat_Kanlayanamit) on the [Thonburi](/source/Thonburi) side.

Presently, the pier is one of the main ports for passenger ferries crossing Chao Phraya River to [Tha Din Daeng](/source/Tha_Din_Daeng%2C_Bangkok), another Bangkok's Chinatown. The private company owns the ferry or passenger ship business. [1][2] Based on 2002 data, about 25,000 people use this pier per day.[3]

In addition, in the post-[World War II](/source/Thailand_in_World_War_II) (1950s), the area around pier was considered a venue for young people similar to [Siam Square](/source/Siam_Square) at present. It was a centre of many famous and tasty restaurants.[4]

## Transportation

- [Chao Phraya Express Boat](/source/Chao_Phraya_Express_Boat): all boat routes

- BMTA bus: route 2-52 (204) (terminal)[5][6]

- [ICONSIAM](/source/ICONSIAM): free shuttle boat

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [ICONSIAM](/source/ICONSIAM). ["• ความสำคัญจากอดีต-ปัจจุบัน"](https://www.facebook.com/ICONSIAM/photos/a.291441334369793/980893728757880/?type=1&theater) [• Importance from past-present]. *facebook* (in Thai).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["ท่าน้ำราชวงศ์"](http://www.chinatownyaowarach.com/articles/42340839/%E0%B8%97%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B3_%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A8%E0%B9%8C.html) [Ratchawong pier]. *Chinatownyaowarach* (in Thai).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Phanwiroj, Prawit (2002). *คู่มือท่องเที่ยวไชน่าทาวน์ เสน่ห์เมืองจิ๋ว ทำเลมังกรทอง* [*Chinatown guidebook: charming small town, golden dragon location*] (in Thai). Bangkok: Plan Printing. p. 116. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9747041278](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9747041278).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Pintotaolek (2019-06-16). ["ตามรอยพ่อไปชิม : ของอร่อยหากินยาก ยุคย่านราชวงศ์เฟื่องฟู ร้านอาเล็กราชวงศ์"](https://www.matichon.co.th/prachachuen/daily-column/news_1542109) [Follow in father’s footsteps to taste: rare tasty food, Ratchawong area in prosperous era, Alex Rajawong Restaurant]. *[Matichon](/source/Matichon)* (in Thai).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["รถเมล์สายที่ผ่านถนน เยาวราช"](https://www.route.in.th/listbyroadresult.php?s1=%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%8A) [Bus routes passing through Yaowarat Rd]. *route* (in Thai).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["สายรถประจำทาง"](http://www.bmta.co.th/th/lines) [Bus lines]. *[BMTA](/source/Bangkok_Mass_Transit_Authority)* (in Thai).

## External links

- [Chao Phraya Express Boat](http://www.chaophrayaexpressboat.com/en/services/)

[13°44′19.18″N 100°30′16.37″E / 13.7386611°N 100.5045472°E / 13.7386611; 100.5045472](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Ratchawong_Pier&params=13_44_19.18_N_100_30_16.37_E_region:TH_type:landmark)

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