Khlong San District
Khlong San (Thai: คลองสาน; IPA: [kʰlɔ̄ːŋ sǎːn]) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Located on the west bank of Chao Phraya River, neighboring districts across the river are (from north clockwise) Phra Nakhon, Samphanthawong, Bang Rak, Sathon, and Bang Kho Laem. On the other side, its only land neighbor is Thon Buri.
History
Khlong San was once called, in chronological order, Amphoe Bang Lamphu Lang (บางลำภูล่าง), Amphoe Buppharam (บุปผาราม), and Amphoe Khlong San (since 1916) when it was part of Thon Buri 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 Thon Buri and Phra Nakhon provinces in 1971.
Interesting Places
- Taksin Monument and Wong Wian Yai (วงเวียนใหญ่)
- Wat Anongkharam (วัดอนงคาราม)
- Wat Sawetachat (วัดเศวตฉัตร)
- Wat Phichai Yat (วัดพิชัยญาติ)
- Wat Thong Thammachat (วัดทองธรรมชาติ)
- Wat Thong Nopphakhun (วัดทองนพคุณ)
- Princess Mother Memorial Park (อุทยานสมเด็จพระศรีนครินทร์)
Administration
The district is sub-divided into 4 sub-districts (Kwaeng).
| 1. |
Somdet Chao Phraya |
สมเด็จเจ้าพระยา |
| 2. |
Khlong San |
คลองสาน |
| 3. |
Bang Lamphu Lang |
บางลำภูล่าง |
| 4. |
Khlong Ton Sai |
คลองต้นไทร |
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