Sathorn Pier
{{Short description|Pier in Bangkok, Thailand}}
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|caption = Sathorn Pier, as being seen from the Chao Phraya River, with the abandoned Sathorn Unique Tower in the background
|other_name = Taksin Bridge (ตากสิน)
|address = Sathorn Road, Sathon District, Bangkok
|borough = Central Thailand
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|operator = Chao Phraya Express Boat Co, Ltd
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Sathorn Pier ({{langx|th|ท่าสาทร}}), with designated pier code/number CEN, is a major pier on the Chao Phraya River located beneath the Taksin Bridge, Sathorn Road in Bangkok, Thailand.
File:2012.02.02 Chao Phraya Tourist Boat, One day River Pass.jpg
It is the main pier for the Chao Phraya Express Boat and MINE Smart Ferry with all services stopping at this pier.{{Cite web|url=http://www.chaophrayaexpressboat.com/en/aboutus/|title=Chao Phraya Express Boat|website=www.chaophrayaexpressboat.com|access-date=2018-01-08}}{{Cite web |date=2021-12-29 |title=Bangkok electric ferry service plugs in 2 new routes |url=https://www.nationthailand.com/pr-news/business/pr-news/40010552 |access-date=2022-09-21 |website=nationthailand |language=en}} There is also a cross-river ferry service from the pier to Charoen Nakhon in Thonburi. Sathorn Pier is located adjacent to the Saphan Taksin Station, making this location the only place for commuters to transfer between the Chao Phraya Express Boat service and the Bangkok BTS Skytrain Silom Line rail service.
The pier is adjacent to the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok.
Nearby landmarks
- Sathorn Unique Tower
- Shangri-La Hotel
- King Taksin the Great Bridge
- Original Bangkok Touren in Deutsch
- Sathon Road
References
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External links
- [http://www.chaophrayaexpressboat.com/en/home/ Chao Phraya Express Boat official website]
Category:Chao Phraya Express Boat piers
Category:Buildings and structures in Bangkok
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