Thursday 20 August 2009

Masjid in Bangkok


Masjid Indonesia also known as Masjid Polo is located at 71/1, Soi Sanamklee(Soi Polo 5), off Wittayu Road. It's not far from the American Embassy and the Lumphini Park. Another nearby landmark is Wat Mahatai (Mahatai Temple) on Soi Ruamrudii.

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Masjid Darul Muslimeen - Soi Nonsi 20, Yannawa (near Rama III Road & Narathiwat Ratchanakharin Junction)

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This Muslim food stall near the masjid is open on weekdays only.


Masjid Ban Thuek Din, Khao San.


It's pretty difficult to get to this masjid as it's located in a small alley in the midst of cramped houses. Look for the Ratchadamnoen Post Office and it's in the small lane right after the post office as in the photo below. The signage at the entrance of the lane is in Thai only.


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Masjid Muhajireen, Ratchadapisek



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It's located on Soi Chan Mueang, behind JUSCO (Carrefour is no longer there), Ratchadapisek Road. The nearest MRT station is the Thailand Cultural Centre Station.



Masjid Cakraphong is situated in a small lane called Trok Surao on Cakraphong Road, in the area of Banglamphoo, not far from Khaosan Road and Phra Athit Pier. It's also near the Roti Murtabak Restaurant, which is at the corner of Phra Athit and Phra Sumen Road, just across the Phra Sumen Fort. In the evening you'll find Muslim vendors selling food near the fort.
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Trok Surao leading to Masjid Cakraphong.
Trok Surao is located opposite of Tang Hua Seng Department Store. Muslim food is available along the way to the masjid.


Masjid Darul Aman is located on Phetchaburi Soi 7, which is about 300m from the Ratchathewi BTS Station and about 1km from Platinum Fashion Mall or Pratunam Market and MBK Shopping Centre.



Masjid Mirasuddeen is located on Silom Road Soi 20, about 1km from Surasak BTS Station, 1km from Nong Chongsi BTS Station and 1.6km from Saladaeng BTS Station. It's about 360m from Tamil Nadu South Indian Restaurant (Silom Soi 11).

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The Foundation of Islamic Centre of Thailand is beautifully designed and built on Ramkhamhaeng Road Soi 3.


There are three masjid in Nana area (Sukhumvit Soi 3 & 5):

1. on 1st floor in Sahara Hotel, Sukhumvit Road Soi 5;
2. on first floor in Shahrazad Restaurant, Sukhumvit Road Soi 3/1; and

3. in the alley next to Sky Inn Hotel, behind Petra Restaurant (Soi 3/1) -Masjid Nana.

Will post the pictures later, InsyaAllah.


Masjid Ban Oou has been around since 1912. It is located on Thanon Charoenkrung Soi 48, between Centrepoint (Robinson's Dept Store) and Shangri La Hotel (Chao Phraya) and about 200m from Saphan Taksin BTS Station. To get there by BTS, take the Silom line and alight at Saphan Taksin Station. Take Exit 1 and as you swipe your card look towards right and you'll see an alley. Walk on the alley and you can see the Food Centre on your right. Walk further till the end and Masjid Ban Oou is on your right.


Masjid Zhohirul Islam is on Sukhumvit Road Soi 55 or better known as Thonglor. It's between Thonglor Police Station and Mercedes Benz showroom, not far from The Clove Condominium and Thonglor Soi 20.
Masjid Haroon is located at Charoenkrung Soi 36, not far from Silom Road and Sathorn Road.
It's near the Home Cuisine Restaurant and the Oriental Pier, opposite of the French Embassy and about 1km from Saphan Taksin BTS Station.


54 comments:

Unknown said...

Waalaikum assalam. Iam going to stay in Windsor Suite near Sukhumvit 20, I would like to perform tarawikh prayers during my stay in Bangkok, I wonder if you can indicate the nearest mosque or musholla for this prayers.

LYNN said...

The nearest would be one of the three masjids at Nana Soi 3/1. The nearest BTS Station is Nana BTS Station, but the fastest way to get there is just take the motorcycle taxi (the guys with orange jackets on). It may cost you about THB40 but you'll get there much faster than taking the cab. Tell the rider to go to Foodland, Nana. Just a little further down is a 7-Eleven on your left. Walk in the little lane at 7-Eleven and you'll get to Soi 3/1. In front of you is Nefertiti Egyptian restaurant.
-Turn left and immediate right and walk for about 10-15m and you'll see the Nana Mosque signage on a wall on your left.
-Turn right to go to Shahrazad. It's on your left.
-If you go further up, passing Shahrazad and turn in the lane on your right, you'll find the other masjid on the first floor of Sahara Hotel, on your left.

It's very common to have iftaar at masjids in Bangkok. You can go for iftaar and stay up till tarawikh.

Unknown said...

Assalam wu alaikum.
I am am America and am looking to marry my fiance in a Muslim ceremony and would like to know which mosque is more English Friendly. This is important for the conversion and the nikka itself.
If you can help, it would mean so much.

Unknown said...

Thank you Lynn

I manage to get to Masjid Nana tonight for isya' and tarawikh. I must admit that if I am the driver, I will have gone into the wrong junctions many times but that Soi 3/1 saves me and of course those few I enquired in the area. The masjid is in an apartment building and surrounded by them, two storeys, one for the ladies. The sign is actually on the door of the masjid. Thanks again anyway. The tarawikh is just like in Masjidil Haram, except for only 8 rakaats and the short talk (in Arabic) after the 4th and the doa during qunut in witr. The masjid was full!! And international, I saw a couple of locals only. I even walk back to the hotel.
May God bless you with the effort.

LYNN said...

Wa'alaikum slam wbt Inshan.
I suggest you visit the Foundation of Islamic Centre of Thailand on Ramkhamhaeng Road Soi 3 to obtain further info. Besides that you could also enquire at Masjid Mirasudeen on Silom Soi 20 as there're many English speakers who frequent this masjid.
Good luck and share the outcome with me later, yeah.

ibnu marzuki al firdaus said...

1 sikh temple in front sampeng market they thought mosque...

Anonymous said...

Asalam wa alakum,
Is there an chance of letting me know which of these Masjids are of the Hanafi Madhab??

Thank you Sister.

who said...

Hi

Would you know if there is any masjid close to the American embassy?

LYNN said...

Yes, it's called Masjid Indonesia, tucked in Soi Ruam Rudi, near Wat Mahatai. The approximate location is long:100.54945, lat:13.73384. Drop me an email at zlynn17@gmail.com and I'll fwd you the location map.

Anonymous said...

Salamualaikum,

Masjid Haroon (Charoen krung 36) is English-friendly. The Imam has been invited to a couple of weddings and performed an English nikah.

Hanafi madhab mosques would be Thai-Pakistan friendship mosque, on Sri phraya road.

Is there any mosque near Ari BTS station?

Nice blog lynn. :)

Kashif said...

Salaamalaikum, are there any masjid near the Grand Hyatt Erawan, near the Chitlom BTS station. Many thanks for your help

LYNN said...

Kashif, you can try going to masjid in Nana or Masjid Indonesia at the location stated above. Taking the bts to masjid nana is easier.

Abu Masyrafah said...

Assalamualaikum,
I am going to stay at Lebua, at State Tower. I would like to perform prayers jamaah, during my stay in Bkk. Could you please let me know what is the nearest mosque.
THanks

LYNN said...

Waalaikumussalam wbt.
Dear HM,
You can either go to Masjid Ban Oou or Masjid Haroon. The hotel is situated between these 2 masjids. Masjid Haroon has khutbah in English.

Anonymous said...

Assalamualaikum

Dear Lynn,
Do you know the visiting address of Markaz Minburi?

LYNN said...

Wa'alaikumussalam wbt

Markaz Minburi is located near Halal Express Mini Mart in Muu 8, between Rat Uthit Soi 44 and 46, Thanon Rat Uthit, Minburi.

Anonymous said...

Assalamualaikum, sister, currently i stay near sutthisan MRT station, any masjid near here?

LYNN said...

Wa'alaikumussalam wbt

The nearest is Masjid Muhajireen, Ratchadaphisek.

Anonymous said...

Hi I am from india. Please suggest me any masjid near by
SG Tower, 161/1 Soi Mahadlek Luang 3, Rajdamri Road, Lumpinee, Pratumwan

LYNN said...

You might want to go to Masjid Indonesia at Soi Polo 5 off Wittayu Road, about 2.2km from SG Tower.
Drop me a line at zlynn17@gmail.com and I'll send you the location map. Another option, you can just google for the location.

Fadli said...

Hi, Lynn.
My name is Fadli and I came from Indonesia.
I'm staying now in Novotel Impact, would you please direct me to the nearest mosque around.
Thank you in advance for your help.

LYNN said...

Hi Fadli,
Kindly refer to: http://zlynn17.blogspot.com/2009/12/tulip-farm-in-bangkok.html
The masjid featured is this article is one of the nearest to your hotel.

[Samm*] Photohobbyist said...

Hi Lynn!
this thursday we are going to Bangkok and will stay at Hotel de Bangkok - Pratunam.
Do you know halal food around that hotel?
I saw Darul Aman, but too far since we will go in goup with children. thank you

LYNN said...

Not that I know of...you may have to walk to Baiyoke area, behind Indra Square as there are a few halal Middle Eastern restaurants here. Maedah Restaurant is located here, too.

Nisa said...

Assalamualaykum wbt.,Sdri Lynn. National Mosque @ Bangkok? I staying @ Bel-Aire Princess Bangkok. ??Nearest Mosque & Halal restourant. Tks. NJ

LYNN said...

There's no National Mosque of Bangkok but the Thailand Islamic Centre.
BelAir Princess is in Nana area.

There are three masjid in Nana area (Sukhumvit Soi 3 & 5):

1. on 1st floor in Sahara Hotel, Sukhumvit Road Soi 5;
2. on first floor in Shahrazad Restaurant, Sukhumvit Road Soi 3/1; and

3. in the alley next to Sky Inn Hotel, behind Petra Restaurant (Soi 3/1) -Masjid Nana.

LYNN said...

...and lots of halal Middle Eastern restaurants along Soi 3/1

Wafick said...

Assalamualaikum

I'm Indonesian and this is my first stay at bangkok. I'm working at central world and it is kind of hard to find masjid in here. could you suggest me the masjid near the office cenral world?
and I want to find apartment to rent where near by BTS station and muslim area (near masjid, if any)
hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you

Wafick

LYNN said...

Wa'alaikumussalam wbt
Dear Wafick, can you pls drop me a line at zlynn17@gmail.com. I shall give you some recommendations on places to stay at.

Anonymous said...

Asslm...Kum
Dear Mss lynn Hello how are you ? Iam just arrive 3 days ago in Bangkok and iam stay here at sukhumvit 101 soi 63 and I would like to know some information about mosque nearest from my place thank you so much about the helping me

Regard
Salim

LYNN said...

Waalaikumussalam wbt
Dear Salim, kindly drop me an email so that I can email the map to you, yeah.

julie wilkinson said...

salam aleikum sister. mmy husband family, husband and i are going to be staying at the Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok in mid to late aug. inshallah. please can you suggest masjid near by and some halal restaurant and grocery store. and some suggestion on masjid to visit as we are out in the city. thankyou.
julie

LYNN said...

Waalaikumussalam wbt
Dear Julie,
Can you drop me a line at zlynn17@gmail.com, please?

mommaholicSURI said...

Salam LYN.
Me and my Colleaque is now staying in Millenium Hilton HOtel Bangkok and we checked that Haroon mosque is the nearest. Many local said that we can find halal restaurant at the area near the mosque. Is that true? Really appreciate your assistance.

LYNN said...

Yes, you can go to Home Cuisine http://zlynn17.blogspot.com/2009/06/home-cuisine-islamic-restaurant-halal.html

ina said...

Assalamualaikum lynn,
do you have any idea how far is The Foundation of Islamic Centre of Thailand to Chulalongkorn University? Is there any nearest MRT around The Foundation of Islamic Centre of Thailand?

LYNN said...

Waalaikumussalam wbt
You can take the Airport Link from Pyathai Station to Ramkhamhaeng Station and walk to Ramkhamhaeng Soi 2, where the Islamic Centre is located.


Unknown said...

Hi Lynn,

thanks so much for your blog. Where can I perform Friday prayers if I were to be in the MBK area? I will be staying near the Nana BTS.

LYNN said...

Md Zack, you can go to Masjid Darul Aman, Phetchaburi Soi 7.

Anonymous said...

Hi Do you know any masjid near by BangBon Thanks Sara

LYNN said...

There are no masjids in Bang Bon area, you have to go to Bang Mod: along Prachauthit Road as there are many along the road especially in the area of Thungkhru.

kyo_9 said...

Assalam
Thank you for writing this entry..
I will be staying at Bangkok Palace Hotel next week for 3 days and I would like to know where's the nearest mosque location.

I've looked on google map and it showed Niamatun Islam Mosque but it fails to let me know the exact location.. Could you please help me describe the address of the mosque?

Thanks!

LYNN said...

It's on Soi Watthanawong@Ratchaprarop 8.
Kindly drop me an email and I'll send you the map on how you can get there from your hotel, yeah.

call me Q said...

Askm Lynn,
This blog is very helpful. Masjid Ban Oou was for me as tourist easy to find for friday prayers as it is near BTS Samphan Thaksin station (the station to take river boat) and next Shangrila hotel.Great blog! May Allah shower you with baraqah all the time!

Tauseef said...

Sister lyn can u plz tell me annuroi mosque and markaz minburi are two names of one building/masjid. Transport to minburi from airport .

LYNN said...

Yes, markaz is situated in Nong Chok, Minburi. You can take a taxi to go to Minburi.

LYNN said...

Niamatun Islam Mosque is at the corner of Phetchaburi Soi 35...adjacent to Bangkok Palace Hotel.

john said...

Hi. May I know where is the nearest mosque in Siam area? Eg digital gateway, siam square area. Thanks a lot.

LYNN said...

Masjid Darul Aman on Phetchaburi Soi 7. There's a surau in Siam Paragon, on the lowest floor via the South lift.

Mook said...

Assalammualaikum...
Lyn.. Can i have some info from u...
Can u suggest me Hotel (3*) near by MBK and near masjid at that area... Thank You... :)

LYNN said...

Try Bangkok City Hotel, just opposite of Phetchburi Soi 7, where Masjid Darul Aman is located.

Anonymous said...

Masjid Ban Oou is the easiest for tourist in bangrak area. 150m from station. Halal stall on the way too. There is also 1 delicious halal stall in food centre (majority non halal).

Great job with the blog. May Allah bless u!

Unknown said...

Assalamualaikum Lynn,

Do you know where is the nearest apartment near masjid darul aman?because i am planning to stay in bangkok for 1 year and i really2 want to stay in an apartment near a mosque and muslim food restaurant

Thanks!

LYNN said...

Wa'alaikumussalam wbt.

Just google for apartments/condo near Ratchathewi BTS Station or Phayathai BTS Station. Masjid Darul Aman is in the vicinity of these two BTS stations.