 Charoen Krung Road, Bangkok
Charoen Krung Road (Thanon Charoen Krung) means New Road, but it is in fact one of the oldest roads in Bangkok. It runs in an east-west direction, starting from the Sanam Chai Roundabout in Rattanakosin, and ending in Chinatown, where it merges with Maitri Chit Road to continue as Rama IV Road, near the Hualamphong Railway Station.
Charoen Krung Road in the Chinatown area of Bangkok
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It started as an elephant trail, and later became the first paved highway in the city. There was a tramline that followed Charoen Krung Road and was in use from 1892 until 1965.
How to reach Charoen Krung Road
It is a long road. You can reach the eastern end of it by taking the Bangkok Metro subway to Hualampong subway station, and walking a short distance south from there.
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