Kudi Chin, Portuguese settlement in Thonburi, Thailand
The Kudi Chin district spans along the western bank of Chao Phraya River, featuring narrow lanes connecting residential houses, churches, temples, and mosques.
Portuguese settlers received this land from King Taksin in 1767 after the fall of Ayutthaya, establishing Santa Cruz Church as their religious center in 1769.
The neighborhood maintains a mix of Buddhist temples, Catholic churches, Muslim mosques, and Chinese shrines, representing different religious communities living together.
Visitors can reach Kudi Chin by taking the Chao Phraya express boat to Saphan Phut pier and crossing the river by ferry from Atsadang pier.
Local families continue producing khanom farang kudi chin, a Portuguese-influenced dessert made with wheat flour, duck eggs, and sugar baked on charcoal braziers.
Address: Wat Tha Phra, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
GPS coordinates: 13.73174,100.47936
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:30
Bangkok offers photographers a wide variety of subjects, from religious heritage to contemporary urban spaces. The Thai capital hosts several major historic temples such as Wat Arun, established in the 17th century, with its central prang reaching 79 meters (259 feet) and decorated with porcelain fragments, as well as the Grand Palace, a royal complex from the 18th century covering 218,000 square meters (54 acres) and home to the renowned Emerald Buddha. Wat Pho, with its 46-meter (151-foot) gold Reclining Buddha, completes this series of religious sites that have shaped the city's architectural identity. Beyond temples, Bangkok features diverse locations suitable for various photography styles. Markets like Chatuchak, with 15,000 stalls on weekends, offer authentic scenes of local life. Green spaces such as Lumphini Park help document urban nature across 57 hectares (141 acres). Modern shopping districts like Asiatique The Riverfront and Siam Paragon demonstrate the city’s contemporary growth. This collection includes accessible sites that reflect the multiple facets of Bangkok.
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