Place to visit
Phra Sumen Fort, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Phra Sumen Fort is a visitor attraction (ป้อมพระสุเมรุ) in Thailand (Bangkok). Interests: History. The best time to visit is November to February. In June there are 12 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 11. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · History
- Local name
- ป้อมพระสุเมรุ
- Where
- Thailand · ถนนพระอาทิตย์, 10200, กรุงเทพมหานคร
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- DMK Bangkok, 20 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:00-23:00
- Coordinates
- 13.764, 100.49575
What it is and where
Phra Sumen Fort is a visitor attraction (ป้อมพระสุเมรุ) in Thailand (Bangkok). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Bangkok, where this site lists 39 more places to see, 2.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 13.764, 100.49575; the nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, Bangkok), 20 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Thailand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Phra Sumen Fort is November to February.
- JanBest time11:16
- FebBest time11:33
- MarPossible11:54
- AprBetter not12:19
- MayPossible12:38
- JunPossible12:48
- JulPossible12:44
- AugPossible12:28
- SepPossible12:04
- OctPossible11:41
- NovBest time11:21
- DecBest time11:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 11. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Thailand
To enter Thailand there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Thailand checklist. Currency: Thai baht (THB); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 50 Hz (the two flat-pin plug; a universal adapter covers everything); emergencies: 191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Rama VIII BridgeBridge in Thailand629 m
- Bangkok National MuseumMuseum in Bangkok, Thailand796 m
- Democracy MonumentMonument in Bangkok, Thailand1.0 km
- Wat MahannapharamBuddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand1.1 km
- Wat Mahathat YuwaratrangsaritBuddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand1.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: History
- Grand Palace: official residence of the King of Thailand since 1782
- Wat Phra Kaew: Royal temple complex in Bangkok, Thailand
- Ban Chiang: archaeological site in north-east Thailand
- Khao Yai National Park: nature reserve in Thailand
- Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary: protected area
- Wat Benchamabophit: Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand
Every Thailand place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Phra Sumen Fort?
It is a visitor attraction (ป้อมพระสุเมรุ in the local language) in Thailand. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Phra Sumen Fort?
November to February. In June there are 12 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 11.
How do you get to Phra Sumen Fort?
The nearest main airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 20 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Thailand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Thailand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok National Museum, Democracy Monument. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
Keep reading
- Bangkok39 places to see in and around Bangkok, Thailand: Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun. Best time: November to February.
- History91 places for history in Thailand, from Grand Palace to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- ThailandBefore travelling to Thailand: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism, but the visa-free stay was cut from 60 to 30 days on 15…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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