Santi Chai Prakan Park

Santichaiprakarn Park (Thai: สวนสันติชัยปราการ, RTGS: Suan Santi Chai Prakan, pronounced [sǔan sǎn.tìʔ t͡ɕʰāj prāː.kāːn]) is a small urban park by the Chao Phraya River within the grounds of Phra Sumen Fort on Phra Athit Road. Overlooking the river, the park is set in an ancient area of the city and has a long history of its own. Shaded by a mix of small and large trees, it serves as a venue for many events and activities such as aerobics, Tai chi dance, chain spinning, and juggling. In the evenings, both local residents and travelers staying near Khaosan Road enjoy spending time here.

Public spaces are the precious right of people specially the poor. In Thailand good food is not necessarily in expensive restaurants but in streets. You bur the food in the street and you arrive in Parks like Santi Chai Prakan stay by River eat and drink (but no alcohol). You have company of Koyal singing from trees, boats sailing in River, good music being played for free by amateurs. I salute this Thai sense of being near Nature and enabling even the poor greater joys through public spaces than the rich who pay to have such serene spaces. Love you Thailand!

Visited in June 2025. It is a small park beside the river-side and near to Khao San Road. Can get nice view of the Rama VIII bridge. The park is well-maintained and really nice.

A small park, yet well worth a visit with epic views of the Rama VIII bridge, day and night. Watch the boats on the river while relaxing on a bench in the shade. Well cared for lawn and landscapes. Security cameras and personnel make this a very safe park. The temple can only be viewed from the outside. There are restrooms to the right of the fort.

really enjoy the cozy vibe，u can immerse yourself in the meditation and resonate with the rhythm of nature,like the freeze,river,trees,birds,squirrels……and let the conversations with strangers happen spontaneously

Pretty little park to take a break. Very nice view of the river. There are sometimes open air aerobic classes you can join spontaneously. More detailed information on the little castle would be nice. There is an information board but like so often in Thailand, the information on it is quite superficial. Beware of the mosquitos at dusk. xD

Very nice for a walk after the sunset watching the colourful boat travelling on the river, under the bridge with the yellow light. There are several restaurant in the nearest for to eat too. For to visit the monuments need to be there during the day time.

Who knew this spot existed? Right under the Rama VIII Bridge with views across the Chao Phraya – modern towers on one side, old temples on the other. Choochai brought our whole group here for a break from the busy streets. No crowds, just locals jogging and fishing. This is the kind of place you'd never find on your own. Bangkok's full of these hidden corners if you know where to look!