Rama XIII Bridge

Travelling from north to south along the river the first landmark attraction boat passengers will see is the Rama XIII Bridge. This is a showpiece of modern architecture in Bangkok and it is named after King Ananda – the eighth king of the Chakri Dynasty – who died in 1946.

Contingency plan

Boat operators on the Chao Phraya River and Saen Saep canal will increase capacity on 13 January 2014 when anti-government protesters plan to shut down Bangkok, the Marine Department has confirmed.

Princess hotel upgrade

An upgrade at the Royal Princess Larn Luang Hotel Bangkok has been completed. The 167-key hotel is situated in the most historic part of the capital, Rattanakosin Island, in a district distinguished by sweeping tree-lined boulevards, centuries-old canals and ancient temples.