Pradiphat Road
Pradiphat Road is located in Bangkok, Thailand, mainly within the Phaya Thai sub-district of Phaya Thai district. It is a straight road long.
Route
The road begins at the Saphan Daeng intersection in Thanon Nakhon Chai Si sub-district of Dusit district. It intersects Rama V, Techa Wanit, and Thahan Roads, as well as the Saphan Daeng. It continues past the northern railway line at the Thoet Damri intersection, where it crosses Thoet Damri and Kamphaeng Phet 5 Roads. It also crosses the Khlong Prapa and intersects Rama VI Road beneath the expressway, entering Phaya Thai sub-district within Phaya Thai district. The road ends at Saphan Khwai intersection, connecting with Phahonyothin and Saliratthawiphak Roads.History
Pradiphat is one of the oldest streets in Bangkok and is classified as a residential area. It was originally named "Phraya Pradiphat Road" after the nobleman Phraya Patiphat Phuban, a nephew of Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahitsaraphakdi. The road was built through land that once belonged to him.During the Vietnam War era, the area was particularly lively at night, home to several hotels and pubs catering to American G.I.s, including accommodations for the soldiers. Some of these hotels remain in operation today and are well known for their food. Elizabeth Hotel, for example, is known for its signature rat na, featuring crispy wide rice noodles topped with rich savoury gravy, while across from Pradipat Hotel, there is Abu Ibrahim, a longstanding Indian restaurant that continues to serve the neighbourhood. On the road near Saphan Khwai, the Chaloemsin Cinema once stood as the oldest movie theatre in the area. The building was eventually demolished in September 2016.
On June 24, 1932, at 5:00 am, Phraya Songsuradej met with his fellow conspirators at the intersection near the northern railway line to finalize plans for the Siamese revolution of 1932. His house was located just from the site, near what is now the Government Savings Bank, Pradiphat branch.