Sathorn Pier (Thai: 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.

Sathorn Pier

ท่าสาทร
Sathorn Pier, as being seen from the Chao Phraya River, with the abandoned Sathorn Unique Tower in the background
General information
Other namesTaksin Bridge (ตากสิน)
LocationSathorn Road, Sathon District, Bangkok
Central Thailand
Thailand
Coordinates13°43′07″N 100°30′46″E / 13.7186°N 100.5127°E / 13.7186; 100.5127
Operated byChao Phraya Express Boat Co, Ltd
Line(s)Chao Phraya River
Platforms1
Connections
Construction
Structure typePier
Other information
Station codeCEN
Services
Preceding station Chao Phraya Express Boat Following station
Oriental
towards Nonthaburi
Regular Line Wat Sawetachat
Orange Line Wat Worachanyawas
Wat Muang Kae
towards Nonthaburi
Red Line Terminus
Si Phraya
towards Pakkret
Green Line
Si Phraya
towards Nonthaburi
Yellow Line
One day Ticket for tourists (2012)

It is the main pier for the Chao Phraya Express Boat and MINE Smart Ferry with all services stopping at this pier.[1][2] 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Chao Phraya Express Boat". www.chaophrayaexpressboat.com. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
  2. ^ "Bangkok electric ferry service plugs in 2 new routes". nationthailand. 2021-12-29. Retrieved 2022-09-21.