Taling Chan District
| Taling Chan ตลิ่งชัน | |
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| Khet | |
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| Coordinates: 13°46′37″N 100°27′24″E / 13.77694°N 100.45667°ECoordinates: 13°46′37″N 100°27′24″E / 13.77694°N 100.45667°E | |
| Country |
 Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Seat | Khlong Chak Phra |
| Khwaeng | 6 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.479 km2 (11.382 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 105.202 |
| • Density | 3,536/km2 (9,160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 10170 |
| Geocode | 1019 |
Taling Chan (Thai: ตลิ่งชัน; IPA: [tā.lìŋ tɕʰān]) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Its neighbour, clockwise from north, are Amphoe Bang Kruai of Nonthaburi Province, Bang Phlat, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Yai, Phasi Charoen, Bang Khae, and Thawi Watthana districts of Bangkok.
History
Taling Chan is an old district back when there was Thon Buri province. Now Thon Buri is merged into Bangkok. In 1998, part of the district was split into a new Thawi Watthana district. Historically, much of the area was utilised as orchards, many of those remain there today.
Administration
The district is sub-divided into 6 sub-districts (Khwaeng).
| 1. | Khlong Chak Phra | คลองชักพระ |
| 2. | Taling Chan | ตลิ่งชัน |
| 3. | Chimphli | ฉิมพลี |
| 4. | Bang Phrom | บางพรม |
| 5. | Bang Ramat | บางระมาด |
| 6. | Bang Chueak Nang | บางเชือกหนัง |
Places
Taling Chan Floating Market is located on the canal Khlong Chak Phra (คลองชักพระ) in front of the district office. It is opened only on weekends from about 8:30 to 16:00. Orchard produce such as fruits, and vegetables, as well as fish are sold from boats. There is a live traditional Thai music performance from 11:00 to 14:00. The idea for the floating market here was initiated by Chamlong Srimuang in 1987 to honour King Bhumibol's 60th birthday. This is a new attraction since floating markets, an old way of life of the Thai people, had vanished entirely from Bangkok for quite a long time.
Accident
In 1979, 54 people were killed in the worst accident in Thai railway history when a commuter train collided with a cargo train at Taling Chan.
External links
- BMA website with the touristical landmarks of Taling Chan
- Taling Chan district office
- "Taling Chan". Muang Boran Journal.
- Planning Department maps of Taling Chan
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