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FAMOUS BUILDINGS -  Marine Department  
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 Description:   The Harbour Department was built on land in Talad Noi provided by Chao Sua Seng, a wealthy trader when Captain Bush was appointed. Talad Noi, meaning ‘small market’ sits at the southern end of Chinatown, on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River. It was a hub for trading and shipping and was where shipping engines were repaired. The Harbour department is short walk from Charoenkrung Road soi 30, also known as Captain Bush Lane, where the Captain resided.

The Harbour Department was renamed as Marine Department in 2002. In 2020 the Marine Department Pier N4 was refurbished in a style fitting of its location and heritage. The design combines two western architecture styles: “Bozar (1830- 1890) and Neo-classic (1660-1798)”. On the upper floor of the pier a small museum case holds a standing Buddha statue facing the river. By the pier is a small garden for taking in the view of ‘the dragon’s belly’ of the Chao Phraya River. On the river in front of the park and adjacent to the pier, is a replica of piers in bygone days.
 
 Province   Bangkok  Direction:      
 District   Samphanthawong    
 City   Talat Noi  Comments:    Official Web:   Link to Official web site  
 Genre   Famous Buildings      Related links:      
 Best exposure   Morning          
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 Opening time   n/a          
 Entry fee   Free     GPS :   13.73245, 100.51261    
                     
                     
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