Tha Tien Pier
The Chao Phraya pier beside Wat Pho — express boats plus the short cross-river ferry to Wat Arun, and a lane of lunch spots behind it.
What's near Tha Tien Pier
Top-rated places within walking distance — tap any card for photos, reviews, and directions.
Pad Thai Kratong Thong by ama
Cheap, fast pad thai a short walk from Wat Pho, but you'll wait in line in the sun and eat quickly.
THE SIXTH 6th
Real Thai cooking a few steps from Wat Pho, and it closes before dinner, so plan it as lunch.
Nusara
Nusara is chef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn's love letter to his grandmother's cooking — a jewel-box dining room across from Wat Pho where refined tasting menus rework Thai family recipes with top-shelf ingredients.
Wat Arun Viewing Point
A riverside vantage point on Thanon Maha Rat offering striking views across the Chao Phraya to Wat Arun's iconic spires.
Make Me Mango Tha Tian
An air-conditioned two-floor mango café a few minutes' walk from Wat Pho, built around mango sticky rice, smoothies and bingsu.
The Reclining Buddha
A 46-meter gold-leaf Buddha that photos genuinely can't handle, plus grounds worth an unhurried hour.
About Tha Tien Pier
Tha Tien is the Chao Phraya pier beside Wat Pho, and the point where most Old City itineraries pivot from one bank of the river to the other. Two services run from here. The Chao Phraya Express Boat (orange flag) stops at the main jetty, and a separate cross-river ferry shuttles to Wat Arun every few minutes for a handful of baht — the fastest and cheapest way to reach the Temple of Dawn. The lane behind the pier holds a cluster of cafés and Thai restaurants that serve temple visitors, which makes it the natural lunch stop between Wat Pho and Wat Arun.
The pier is a 3-minute walk from Wat Pho's Maha Rat Road gate and around 10 minutes from the Grand Palace, and Sanam Chai MRT station is 5 minutes east. Between the boats and the MRT, Tha Tien is the one transport hub that covers the whole temple district without a taxi.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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PFWR+93X, Thanon Thai Wang, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon
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Tha Tien Pier: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tha Tien Pier worth visiting?
Tha Tien Pier holds a 4.4★ rating from 604 Google reviews — a strong rating for transportation in Bangkok.
When is the best time to visit Tha Tien Pier?
The best months to visit Bangkok are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December & January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (peak heat).
Where is Tha Tien Pier located?
Tha Tien Pier is at PFWR+93X, Thanon Thai Wang, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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