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Bangkok
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 pottery
Coins and tokens
Old bottlesAlso 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
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.