PADUNG KRUNG KASEM CANAL
Revitalization of Historical Old Town Canal
The 5.5-kilometer Phadung Krung Kasem Canal was built to link an important section of the Chao Phraya River and improve transportation around Bangkok’s Old Town. Running through the city center, the canal connects multiple transit systems—road, rail, and boat—creating a continuous route from the Chao Phraya River near Thewet Pier to Hua Lamphong Skytrain Station.
Project Details
Client
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Typology
Master Planning, Landscape Architecture
Status
Completed July 2022
Connecting people
The Canal became key to the city’s development throughout the 20th century, providing connectivity to major landmark buildings like the Hua Lampong central train station, the Government House, historic temples, and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific headquar - ters.
The Canals Upholding the City's Joyfulness
Originally founded in 1782 by King Rama I, Bangkok was built upon Rattanakosin Island along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, surrounded by fortified walls and canals which protected it from invaders. The Canal shaped Thai culture and was an integral part of people’s lives. Beyond transport, the waterway was also a vital lifeline for trade, culture, and defense, connecting various landmarks, temples, floating markets, and historic forts.
Upholding the Citys Joyfulness
Lively evening atmosphere
Connecting Canals
Stretching 5.5 kilometers, the Phadung Krung Kasem Canal was created to connect a significant section of the Chao Phraya River to enable a more convenient transportation route.
Running through the heart of Bangkok, the Phadung Krung Kasem canal connects various mass transit systems, whether via wheels, rails or boats, joining routes from both sides of the Canal, which supports the connection of mass transit systems from the Chao Phraya River near Thewet Pier to Hua Lamphong Sky train Station.