Khlong San district

Khlong San (Thai: คลองสาน, pronounced [kʰlɔ̄ːŋ sǎːn]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. On the west bank of Chao Phraya River, its neighboring districts across the river are (from north clockwise) Phra Nakhon, Samphanthawong, Bang Rak, Sathon, and Bang Kho Laem. On the west side of the river, the only land neighbor is Thon Buri district.

Khlong San
คลองสาน
Khet
Skyscrapers on the Chao Phraya River, Khlong San
Skyscrapers on the Chao Phraya River, Khlong San
Khet location in Bangkok
Khet location in Bangkok
Coordinates: 13°43′49″N 100°30′35″E
CountryThailand
ProvinceBangkok
SeatKhlong San
Khwaeng4
Area
 • Total6.051 km2 (2.336 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total73,263[1]
 • Density12,107.59/km2 (31,358.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
10600
Geocode1018

History

Khlong San is one of the oldest districts of Bangkok with a long history. Its name comes from the name of a khlong (คลอง; lit: canal) that runs through the area, "Khlong San" or "Khlong Prasan". Its starting from Chao Phraya River towards Khlong Somdet Chao Phraya Ong Noi at the front of Wat Phichai Yat connect with various canals such as Khlong Wat Thong Thammachat, Khlong Wat Thong Nopphakhun, Khlong Lat Ya, all of which are canals that flow through the various orchards of the locals, which is the most famous fruit of Khlong San is longkong (a type of langsat). But about 70–80 years ago, there were excavations in various canals to build a road such as Lat Ya, Prajadhipok, Khlong San Roads or now's Somdet Chao Phraya Road.[2]

Khlong San was called, in chronological order, Amphoe Bang Lamphu Lang (บางลำภูล่าง), Amphoe Buppharam (บุปผาราม), and Amphoe Khlong San (since 1916) when it was part of Thonburi Province. Its status was changed to king amphoe in 1938 and back to amphoe again in 1957 due to population changes. It became part of Bangkok after the merging of Thonburi and Phra Nakhon Provinces in 1971.

Khlong San was originally the terminus of the Maeklong Railway, but the line was cut back to Wongwian Yai in 1961 to ease traffic congestion.[3]

Administration

The district is divided into four sub-districts (khwaeng).

No.NameThaiArea
(km2)		Map
1.
Somdet Chao Phrayaสมเด็จเจ้าพระยา
1.317
Map
2.
Khlong Sanคลองสาน
0.727
3.
Bang Lamphu Langบางลำภูล่าง
2.234
4.
Khlong Ton Saiคลองต้นไทร
1.773
Total
6.051

Places
Magnolias Waterfront Residences at ICONSIAM, the tallest building in Bangkok
  • King Taksin Monument and Wongwian Yai (วงเวียนใหญ่)
  • Wat Anongkharam (วัดอนงคาราม)
  • Wat Sawettachat (วัดเศวตฉัตร)
  • Wat Phichai Yat (วัดพิชัยญาติ)
  • Wat Thong Thammachat (วัดทองธรรมชาติ)
  • Wat Thong Nopphakhun (วัดทองนพคุณ)
  • PLATF@RM (แพลตฟอร์ม)
  • Princess Mother Memorial Park (อุทยานสมเด็จพระศรีนครินทร์) and Thang Nguan Hah Vintage House (เก๋งจีนทั้งง่วนฮะ) with Guan Yu Shrine (ศาลเจ้ากวนอู)
  • Wang Li House (บ้านหวั่งหลี) and Lhong 1919 (ล้ง 1919) with Mazu Shrine (ศาลเจ้าแม่ทับทิมคลองสาน)
  • Tha Din Daeng (ท่าดินแดง)
  • Pong Patchamit Fort (ป้อมป้องปัจจามิตร)
  • ICONSIAM (ไอคอนสยาม)
  • Sinn Sathorn Tower (สินสาธรทาวเวอร์)

Transportation

Health

Notable people
  • Mae ka (แม่ค้า; female trader in Thai) is cooking Khanom buang at Tha Din Daeng
    Mae ka (แม่ค้า; female trader in Thai) is cooking Khanom buang at Tha Din Daeng
  • Pong Patchamit Fort
    Pong Patchamit Fort
  • Inside Princess Mother Memorial Park
    Inside Princess Mother Memorial Park
  • Lat Ya Road sign
    Lat Ya Road sign
  • Phra Prang, Wat Phichai Yat
    Phra Prang, Wat Phichai Yat
  • Krung Thon Buri Road from Krung Thon Buri BTS Station
    Krung Thon Buri Road from Krung Thon Buri BTS Station
  • Wongwian Yai BTS Station
    Wongwian Yai BTS Station
  • Pagoda, Chee Chin Khor Foundation, a historic Chinese temple
    Pagoda, Chee Chin Khor Foundation, a historic Chinese temple

Iconsiam, one of the largest shopping mall near Chao Phraya river.

References
  1. "Population and House Report for Year 2017". Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 2018-04-01. (Search page)
  2. ทีมข่าวกทม. (2014-04-07). "ย้อนรอย 103 ปี "คลองสาน"". Thai Rath (in Thai).
  3. Pass, Mike. "Thai Steam Today & Yesteryear" (PDF). 2Bangkok. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 May 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
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