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Bangkok Bank Building

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Opposite the Tang To Kang gold shop, and quite similar to it, the Bangkok Bank Building is one of Bangkok's oldest commercial buildings. The exterior is an example of classic early Rattanakosin-style with clear European influences. The interior is heavy with hardwood panelling.

Address: Sampheng Lane
Getting there: at the Sampheng Lane and Mangkon Rd intersection

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