Do you see that bus stop? That’s Samsen, a place steeped in the history of Bangkok. Samsen is more than just a bus stop, though. It stands as a silent witness to the city’s evolution. It was here, in the area of Bang Lamphu, in the bustling early years of the city’s history, that a community, largely composed of Portuguese, began to thrive. They settled in this fertile area, where a natural Khlong Samsen flowed through fields. The community thrived, and so did the area. The most notable example is the oldest church in Thailand, the Immaculate Conception Church, founded in 1674 by the very same Portuguese. It is now a treasured landmark, standing tall and strong, a testament to a time when the Samsen was a vibrant heart of a growing city. Today, the legacy of Samsen continues, as countless souls, like you, pass through its bus stop, adding a piece of their own unique history to the mosaic of this historic place.
Garuda Museum
Behold the Garuda, a four-meter sculpture spreading its wings. This is the entrance to Southeast Asia’s one and only Garuda