# TAT Unveils Canal Heritage Route for Bangkok Design Week 2026

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/national/281782-tat-unveils-canal-heritage-route-for-bangkok-design-week-2026
- Published: 2026-01-30T08:50:00+07:00
- Author: PRD Thailand

**The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched a new canal tourism route in Bangkok
for Design Week 2026, featuring walking and boat tours that highlight the area’s
heritage and local crafts.**

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## Key Points

 * The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching a new tourism route along
   the Banglamphu and Ong Ang Canals for Bangkok Design Week 2026, showcasing the
   Old City’s canal heritage.
 * Developed in collaboration with various agencies and local communities, the route
   features six sub-routes with a mix of walking and boat travel, highlighting areas
   around Rattanakosin Island and the historical significance of canals and bridges.
 * Guided activities will take place from January 29 to February 8, 2026. Visitors
   can access boat services and tour details through the Bangkok Design Week website
   and the 1672 Travel Buddy service.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the launch of a new tourism
route along Banglamphu and Ong Ang Canals, offering visitors a fresh way to experience
the Old City’s canal-based heritage during Bangkok Design Week 2026.

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The route was developed through cooperation among TAT, the Bangkok Metropolitan 
Administration, the Creative Economy Agency, partner agencies, private-sector operators,
and local communities. It features six sub-routes that combine walking and boat 
travel, allowing visitors to enjoy views along Banglamphu Canal, explore areas around
Rattanakosin Island, and learn about the historical role of canals, bridges, and
fortifications in the capital.

The program also introduces travelers to the Banglamphu–Ban Phan Thom area, known
for its long-established commercial district and traditional crafts such as embroidery,
gold-leaf production, and niello work. Another section covers the Ong Ang–Chakrawat
area, a multicultural neighborhood with a long history as a center for the Thai 
and Chinese herbal trade.

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Guided activities along the Banglamphu Canal–Ong Ang Canal route will be offered
during Bangkok Design Week 2026, running from January 29 to February 8. Boat services
and guided tours have been arranged, with schedules and activity details available
through the Bangkok Design Week website and the 1672 Travel Buddy service.

**Source** : [TAT Launches Canal Heritage Route for Bangkok Design Week 2026](https://thailand.prd.go.th/en/content/category/detail/id/52/iid/469911)