Phra Sumen Fort, Historic fort in Chana Songkhram, Thailand
The three-story octagonal fort stands near the Chao Phraya River, featuring white walls and multiple observation points for defensive purposes.
King Rama I ordered the construction of this military structure in 1783 as part of Bangkok's defense system against potential Burmese invasions.
The fort represents traditional Thai military architecture, combining local construction methods with European defensive design principles of the 18th century.
Visitors can access the fort daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM without entrance fees, with the adjacent Santichaiprakarn Park offering riverside views.
This structure remains one of only two surviving forts from the original fourteen that once protected Bangkok during the early Rattanakosin period.
Location: Chana Songkhram
GPS coordinates: 13.76398,100.49581
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
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