Tha Phrachan
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Tha Prachan is a pier on the historic Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok
, on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River
, in Phra Nakhon District. The pier is located beside Thammasat University
's campus of the same name. Tha Phrachan literally means "moon pier" (tha = pier, phra chan = moon).
More broadly, the name can also refer to the area around the pier and the university.
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River
Chao Phraya River
The Chao Phraya is a major river in Thailand, with its low alluvial plain forming the centre of the country. It runs through Bangkok, the capital city, and then empties into the Gulf of Thailand.-Etymology:...
, in Phra Nakhon District. The pier is located beside Thammasat University
Thammasat University
Thammasat University , or in brief TU , is Thailand's second oldest university. Officially established on 27 June 1934, the university was originally named by founder Pridi Banomyong, University of Moral Science and Politics , reflecting the political fervor of the time...
's campus of the same name. Tha Phrachan literally means "moon pier" (tha = pier, phra chan = moon).
More broadly, the name can also refer to the area around the pier and the university.