Attractions in Bangkok
Sanam Luang Park
Opening Hours: 05:00 – 22:00
Address: Ratchadamnoen Nai Rd, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200
District: Phra Nakhon
Nearby Attractions: Bangkok National Museum, Thammasat University, Wat Mahadhat Yuwarachrangsarit, Silpa Bhirasri National Museum, Silpakorn University (Wang Tha Phra Campus), The National Theatre, City Pillar Shrine Lak Muang, Ministry of Defence, The Grand Palace, Wat Ratchapradit Sathitmahasimaram, Wat Phra Khaew, Khlong Lod Night Market, The National Gallery, Khao San Road, 14th October Memorial
A vast open ground situated near the northern wall of the Grand Palace and the eastern wall of the former Viceroy Palace or Wang Na.
At the time when Bangkok was first established, the ground was a rice field and was sometimes used as a location for a royal crematorium, Phra Men in Thai.