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Bangkok, Thailand

Chao Phraya at Thonburi and Rattanakosin, river antiques

Riverbank Documented siteProhibited, look only

What you could find

Reported finds from this ground.

Sea potterySea pottery
Coins and tokensCoins and tokens
Old bottlesOld bottles

Also reported: Bencharong, Buddha amulets.

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: NPS (Public domain), West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service, Amy Downes, (CC BY-SA 2.0), Sheila Sund (CC BY 2.0).

Why this spot

Thonburi and Bangkok capitals from 1767, river trade, temple and palace waterfronts, 19th century steamer port.

SEAArch / Bangkok Post video 2014: a diver has recovered old china, plates, gold and coins from the Chao Phraya for sale for about 40 yearsView source →

Before you go

Hazards noted for this site.

Express boatsStrong current, polluted water, steep revetments

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