# Sam Yan

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Sam Yan สามย่าน Aerial view of Sam Yan Intersection in 2025, An Entrance to Sam Yan MRT station and Wat Hua Lamphong can be seen Interactive map of Sam Yan Location Pathum Wan and Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand Coordinates 13°43′58″N 100°31′43″E / 13.73278°N 100.52861°E / 13.73278; 100.52861 Roads at junction Phaya Thai (north) Si Phraya (southwest) Rama IV (east–west) Construction Type Four-way at-grade intersection with bidirectional flyover

**Sam Yan** ([Thai](/source/Thai_language): สามย่าน, [RTGS](/source/Royal_Thai_General_System_of_Transcription): **Sam Yan**, pronounced [\[sǎːm jâːn\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Thai)) is the name of an [intersection](/source/Intersection_(road)) and its nearby neighbourhood in [Bangkok](/source/Bangkok), [Thailand](/source/Thailand). It connects [Rama IV Road](/source/Rama_IV_Road) with [Phaya Thai](/source/Phaya_Thai_Road) and [Si Phraya](/source/Si_Phraya_Road) roads, and is located within [Pathum Wan District](/source/Pathum_Wan_District), next to its border with [Bang Rak](/source/Bang_Rak_District). The neighbourhood lies in the intersection's northwest corner on land owned by [Chulalongkorn University](/source/Chulalongkorn_University), and is famous for its restaurants. It is served by [Sam Yan MRT station](/source/Sam_Yan_MRT_station) on the [Blue Line](/source/Blue_Line_(Bangkok)).

## Location

Sam Yan Intersection is where Rama IV (which runs in a roughly east-west direction) meets [Phaya Thai Road](/source/Phaya_Thai_Road) to the north and [Si Phraya Road](/source/Si_Phraya_Road) to the southwest. Originally consisting only of an [at-grade intersection](/source/At-grade_intersection), the Thai–Japan [Flyover](/source/Overpass) Bridge, constructed in 1992, now allows Rama IV traffic to bypass Sam Yan, as well as the eastward [Henri Dunant](/source/Henri_Dunant_Intersection) and [Sala Daeng](/source/Sala_Daeng) intersections.

The intersection area is served by the [Sam Yan Station](/source/Sam_Yan_Station) of the [MRT](/source/MRT_(Bangkok)), which connects to the [Chamchuri Square](/source/Chamchuri_Square) complex and [Samyan Mitrtown](/source/Samyan_Mitrtown) in the intersections' northeastern and northwestern corners, respectively. [Wat Hua Lamphong](/source/Wat_Hua_Lamphong) sits on the intersection's southeastern corner, while the large [campus of Chulalongkorn University](/source/Campus_of_Chulalongkorn_University) lies alongside Phaya Thai Road to the north of the intersection.

Tai Sia Huk Chou Shrine, a white Chinese shrine dedicated to [Sun Wukong](/source/Sun_Wukong) is on Phaya Thai Road front of Chamchuri Square.

## History

The neighbourhood known as Sam Yan lies in the northwest corner of the intersection. The name "Sam Yan" can be translated as "the neighbourhood of three", referring to the meeting point of the three roads.[1]

Chaloem Dej 57 Bridge

In 1910, Chaloem Dej 57 Bridge (สะพานเฉลิมเดช 57, [RTGS](/source/Royal_Thai_General_System_of_Transcription): **Saphan Chaloem Det Ha Sip Chet**, [\[sà.pʰaːn t͡ɕʰa.lɤ̌ːm dēːt sìp cʰèt\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Thai)) was constructed across Khlong Hua Lamphong to connect Phaya Thai and Si Phraya Roads at Sam Yan. This bridge was part of the "Chaloem" series, built annually to commemorate King [Rama V](/source/Rama_V)'s birthday, alongside [Chaloem Sawan 58 Bridge](/source/Chaloem_Sawan_58_Bridge).[1]

The bridge once stood at the centre of the intersection where Sam Yan now lies. Later, the canal was filled in to widen Rama IV Road, and the bridge was demolished, transforming the area into the junction seen today.[1]

Sam Yan, along with the neighbouring [Saphan Lueang](/source/Banthat_Thong_Road#Neighbourhoods), is predominantly inhabited by [Thai-Chinese](/source/Thai-Chinese) communities. Historically, they were engaged in trading used car parts, a business that expanded along Rama IV Road from areas such as [Sieng Kong](/source/Sieng_Kong) and [Talat Noi](/source/Talat_Noi) in [Chinatown](/source/Chinatown%2C_Bangkok). As a result, the local culture reflects this heritage, evident in shrines and festivals like [San Chao Mae Tub Tim](/source/Chao_Mae_Thapthim_Shrine%2C_Saphan_Lueang) ([Mazu](/source/Mazu) shrine), San Chao Pho Suea ([Xuanwu](/source/Xuanwu_(god)) shrine), and the Sun Wukong Shrine mentioned earlier. Their performing arts include traditional [Chinese opera](/source/Chinese_opera) and related cultural expressions.[2][3][4]

The university began developing the area's real estate for rent in 1963, and until the late 2000s, the neighbourhood consisted of various [shophouses](/source/Shophouse) which held many well-known restaurants. At the heart of the neighbourhood was Sam Yan Market, a permanent foodstuff marketplace established in 1965, whose cheap upstairs restaurants were popular with students. In 2008 the university, which owns and manages the area's real estate through its [Office of Property Management](/source/Property_Management_of_Chulalongkorn_University), began work on development plans which required the demolition of old establishments at the immediate intersection. Sam Yan Market was relocated a few hundred metres away to the northwest nearer [Suphachalasai Stadium](/source/Suphachalasai_Stadium), and most shop owners followed.[5][6] The plot of land was finally developed into the Samyan Mitrtown mixed-use project by [Golden Land Property Development](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Golden_Land_Property_Development&action=edit&redlink=1), and opened in 2019.[7]

Sam Yan, together with the adjacent [Suan Luang](/source/Suan_Luang%2C_Pathum_Wan) neighbourhood (also on university land), continues to be well known as a gastronomic destination.[8] Sam Yan, together with Suan Luang, was named the "coolest neighbourhood" in Bangkok by *[Time Out](/source/Time_Out_(magazine))* magazine in 2020.[9] However, the re-development has also prompted criticism of gentrification from conservation groups and students, especially [Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal](/source/Netiwit_Chotiphatphaisal).[10][11]

## References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Sam Yan Intersection](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Sam_Yan_Intersection).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-o_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-o_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-o_1-2) Panchai, Sarawin (2024-02-03). ["เปิดที่มาชื่อ "สามย่าน" แหล่งเรียน แหล่งเที่ยว ศูนย์กลางเศรษฐกิจสำคัญของกรุงเทพฯ"](https://www.silpa-mag.com/history/article_101139) [Revealing the origin of the name “Sam Yan”, a place to study, a place to visit, an important economic centre of Bangkok]. *[Art & Culture](/source/Art_%26_Culture)* (in Thai). Retrieved 2024-02-08.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Fahroong Srikhao ฟ้ารุ่ง ศรีขาว (2017-09-18). ["'สามย่าน' ในความทรงจำคน 2 วัย บนที่ดิน 'ทรัพย์สินจุฬาฯ'"](https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=848237395341342) ["'Sam Yan' in the memories of two generations on land 'Chula property'"]. *[Facebook](/source/Facebook)* (in Thai). Retrieved 2024-07-14.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["ศาลเจ้าพ่อเสือ สามย่าน"](https://curadio.chula.ac.th/Program-Detail.php?id=10589) [Xuanwu Shrine Sam Yan]. *Curadio* (in Thai). 2021-01-16. Retrieved 2024-07-14.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** nukkpidet (2024-03-13). ["ไหว้ขอพร ศาลเจ้าแม่ทับทิม สะพานเหลือง สามย่าน ที่เที่ยวกรุงเทพ"](https://travel.trueid.net/detail/DwWDzxVRxDgv) [Pay your respects and ask for blessings at Mazu Shrine Saphan Lueang, Sam Yan, a tourist attraction in Bangkok]. *TrueID* (in Thai). Retrieved 2024-07-14.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** หนุ่มลูกทุ่ง (Num Luk Thung) (10 June 2008). ["บ๊ายบาย "ตลาดสามย่าน" ปิดตำนานตลาดเก่าแก่ (Bye, bye, Sam Yan Market - end of market legend)"](http://www.manager.co.th/Travel/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=9510000067908). *Manager Online* (in Thai). Manager Media Group. Retrieved 2009-09-06.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** "ปิดตำนาน 43 ปี ตลาดสามย่าน แม่ค้าสุดอาลัย (End of Sam Yan Market's 43-year legend - Sellers in mourning)". *Kom-Chad-Luek* (in Thai). Nation Multimedia. 6 June 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Jitpleecheep, Pitsinee (21 September 2019). ["Samyan Mitrtown opens array of services"](https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1755014/samyan-mitrtown-opens-array-of-services). *Bangkok Post*. Retrieved 20 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Sukphisit, Suthon (7 October 2012). ["Sam yan's savoury smorgasbord"](https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-and-lifestyle/315834/sam-yan-s-savoury-smorgasbord). *Bangkok Post*. Retrieved 8 October 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Manning, James (6 October 2020). ["The 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world"](https://www.timeout.com/coolest-neighbourhoods-in-the-world). *Time Out Worldwide*. Retrieved 8 October 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Katharangsiporn, Kanana (12 March 2013). ["University plans B4.6bn project"](https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/339961/university-plans-b4-6bn-project). *Bangkok Post*. Retrieved 8 October 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Marukatat, Saritdet (31 August 2020). ["Chulalongkorn students struggle to save old shrine"](https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1977579/chulalongkorn-students-struggle-to-save-old-shrine). *Bangkok Post*. Retrieved 8 October 2020.

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