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Phasi Charoen, Bangkok
Phasi Charoen ( th, ภาษีเจริญ, ) is one of the 50 districts (''Khet'') of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Taling Chan, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Yai, Thon Buri, Chom Thong, Bang Bon, and Bang Khae. History The name of the district came from a canal, ''Khlong Phasi Charoen'' (คลองภาษีเจริญ), linking Tha Chin River to Khlong Bangkok Yai. The canal project was initiated by ''Phra Phasi Sombat Boribun'' (พระภาษีสมบัติบริบูรณ์), who later became ''Phraya Phison Sombat Boribun'' (พระยาพิสณฑ์สมบัติบริบูรณ์). Originally Phasi Charoen proposed to fund the project in exchange for the right to collect tolls for passage. It was approved by King Mongkut, however, with the fund given via tax deduction from the amount Phra Phasi Sombat Boriboon had to collect, thus making the canal toll-free. Con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Districts Of Bangkok
Bangkok is subdivided into 50 districts (''khet'', , , also sometimes wrongly called ''amphoe'' as in the other provinces, derived from Pali ''khetta'', cognate to Sanskrit ''kṣetra''), which are further subdivided into 180 subdistricts (''khwaeng'', , ), roughly equivalent to ''tambon'' in the other provinces. 
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Bang Khae District
Bang Khae ( th, บางแค, ) is one of the 50 districts (''khet'') of Bangkok, Thailand. Its neighbouring districts, clockwise from north, are Thawi Watthana, Taling Chan, Phasi Charoen, Bang Bon, and Nong Khaem district. History From 6 March 1998, Phasi Charoen Sakha 1 district was combined with Lak Song sub-district, formerly part of Nong Khaem District, to form a new district, called Khet Bang Khae. The sub-districts of the new Bang Khae district then consisted of Bang Khae, Bang Khae Nuea, Bang Phai and Lak Song. Together with the creation of the district, the four sub-districts of Bang Khae were reorganised for administrative purposes. In 2009 the subdistrict boundaries were adjusted again. Its name means ''"county of the hummingbird tree"''; presumably, in the past there was a large population of this species in the district. Administration The district is divided into four sub-districts (''khwaeng A ''khwaeng'' (, ) is an administrative subdivision used in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wat Nang Chi Worawihan
Wat Nang Chi Chotikaram ( th, วัดนางชีโชติการาม) or Wat Nang Chi Worawihan (วัดนางชีวรวิหาร), simply known as Wat Nang Chai (วัดนางชี) is a Thai Buddhist third-class royal temple in Bangkok. History Wat Nang Chi dated back to middle Ayutthaya period, its name refers to ''" votaress temple"''. Because it is said that it was created from one nobleman who had a daughter who had just recovered from the disease, she therefore ordained by make a votive offering. Her father therefore built this temple to offer as a Buddhist altar. Later on at the time of the late Ayutthaya period, the temple was abandoned. In the reigns of King Rama I and King Rama III of early Rattanakosin period, the temple was restored and rebuilt in some parts with Chinese architecture which was popular during that time. That is way this temple has no gable apex on the roof of the ordination hall like other temples. Although it is only ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wat Nak Prok
A wat ( km, វត្ត, ; lo, ວັດ, ; th, วัด, ; khb, 「ᩅᨯ᩠ᨰ」(waD+Dha); nod, 「ᩅ᩠ᨯ᩶」 （w+Da2)) is a type of Buddhist temple and Hindu temple in Cambodia, Laos, East Shan State, Yunnan, the Southern Province of Sri Lanka and Thailand. The word ''wat'' is a Thai word that was borrowed from Sanskrit ''vāṭa'' (Devanāgarī: वाट), meaning 'enclosure'. The term has varying meanings in each region, sometimes referring to a specific type of government-recognised or large temple, other times referring to any Buddhist or Hindu temple. Overview Strictly speaking, a ''wat'' is a Buddhist sacred precinct with vihara (quarters for bhikkhus), a temple, an edifice housing a large image of Buddha and a facility for lessons. A site without a minimum of three resident ''bhikkhu''s cannot correctly be described as a wat although the term is frequently used more loosely, even for ruins of ancient temples. As a transitive or intransitive verb, ''w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wat Apson Sawan
Wat Apson Sawan Worawihan ( th, วัดอัปสรสวรรค์วรวิหาร), also simply known as Wat Apson Sawan is an ancient Thai Buddhist temple more than 200 years in Bangkok. It is situated rim canal Khlong Dan bounded by other temple were famed Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Wat Nang Chi, and across the canal is Wat Khun Chan in Talat Phlu quarter. The temple is third classed royal monastery in Worawihan type. Formerly it was called ''Wat Mu'' (วัดหมู, "pig temple"), as it was built on the land of pig stable and the pigs were allowed to stroll in the compound, and was told that the temple was built by a Chinese named ''Wu'' (悟) without evidence of when it was created. Later on, during the reign of King Nangklao (Rama III), Royal Concubine Noi (Suranakong) has restored the temple. Later, King Nangklao ordered the temple renovated once again and bestowed the name "Wat Apson Sawan" ("temple of celestial apsara") to the temple. What is interest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wat Pak Nam Phasi Charoen
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen ( th, วัดปากน้ำภาษีเจริญ, ) is a royal ''wat'' ('temple') located in Phasi Charoen district, Bangkok, at the Chao Phraya River. It is part of the Maha Nikaya fraternity and is the origin of the Dhammakaya tradition. It is a large and popular temple, supported by prosperous community members. Wat Paknam was established in 1610, during the Ayutthaya period, and received support from Thai kings until the late nineteenth century. By the beginning of the twentieth century, the temple had become nearly abandoned and had fallen into disrepair. The temple underwent a major revival and became widely known under the leadership of the meditation master Luang Pu Sodh Candasaro, who was abbot there in the first half of the twentieth century. Seven years after Luang Pu's death, became the new abbot until his death in 2021. Somdet Chuang made international headlines from 2015 onward, when his appointment as Supreme Patriarch (acting h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khuha Sawan, Bangkok
Khuha Sawan ( th, คูหาสวรรค์, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (subdistrict) of Phasi Charoen District, in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2020, it had a total population of 6,063 people. Denomination Its name ''Khuha Sawan'' (lit: "celestial cavern") after a local temple, Wat Khuha Sawan, a historic Buddhist temple, formerly known as Wat Sala Si Na (วัดศาลาสี่หน้า). Geography It is sort of shaped like a boot with toe not far from the Bang Wa BTS Skytrain and Bang Wa MRT Subway stations. It shares a border with sister subdistrict Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen. Both areas are informally known collectively as "Bang Phai". Khuha Sawan borders Bang Phrom and Khlong Chak Phra to the north ( Khlong Bang Chueak Nang is a borderline), Bang Khun Si and Wat Tha Phra to the east ( Khlong Bang Khun Si, Khlong Mon and Khlong Bangkok Yai are the borderlines), Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen to the south (Khlong Bang Chak is a borderline), Bang Chak and Bang Waek to the west. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen
Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen ( th, ปากคลองภาษีเจริญ, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (sub-district) of Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok's Thonburi side. Geography Its name "Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen" meaning "mouth of Phasi Charoen canal", because it is the confluence of ''khlongs'' (canal) Phasi Charoen and Bangkok Yai, regarded as the beginning of Khlong Phasi Charoen include the nearby area, also with a Khlong Dan that intersects with Khlong Bangkok Yai as well. The area is the southeast part of the district, with a total area of 0.50 km2 (0.19 mi2), it is considered the smallest sub-district of the district. Neighbouring subdistricts are (from the north clockwise): Khuha Sawan and Bang Chak in its district, Wat Tha Phra of Bangkok Yai District, Talat Phlu of Thon Buri District, and Bang Wa in its district. Thailand Route 4 (Phet Kasem Road) is the main road. Ratchaphruek and Thoet Thai Roads are classified as minor road. Bang Phai is a popular na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bang Waek
Bang Waek ( th, บางแวก, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (sub-district) of Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok's Thonburi side. The subdistrict contains 11 administrative villages. History It is named after Khlong Bang Waek, that runs through the area. It is a tributary of Khlong Chak Phra and flows into the Khlong Bangkok Noi. In the early Rattanakosin period, Khlong Bang Waek and its basin considered as the tip of betel large market Talat Phlu, which is in Thon Buri District Thon Buri ( th, ธนบุรี, ) is one of the 50 districts (''khet'') of Bangkok, Thailand. On the west bank of Chao Phraya River, it was once part of Thon Buri province. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Bangkok Yai, Phr .... Geography Bang Waek can be considered as a northern part of the district, with total area of 2.29 km2 (0.88 mi2). Neighboring subdistricts are (from north clockwise): Bang Chueak Nang of Taling Chan District, Khuha Sawan, Bang Chak and Bang Duan with Khlong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bang Chak, Phasi Charoen
Bang Chak ( th, บางจาก, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (sub-district) of Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok's Thonburi side. The subdistrict contained seven administrative villages. History and etymology It is named after Khlong Bang Chak that runs through the area. It is a tributary of Khlong Bang Luang, also known as Khlong Bangkok Yai, on the southward of Khlong Bang Chueak Nang. The name Bang Chak means "place of nipa palms", because there used to be this species of plants in this area. It was mentioned in ''Kamsuan Samut'' or ''Kamsuan Siprat'', an ancient literature written in the early Ayutthaya period alike nearby areas Bang Ramat and Bang Chueak Nang of Taling Chan District. Geography Bang Chak can be considered as the eastern part of the district, with total area of 1.50 km2 (0.57 mi2). Neighboring subdistricts are (from the north clockwise): Bang Waek, Khuha Sawan, Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen, Bang Wa Phasi Charoen ( th, ภาษีเจริญ, ) is one of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bang Duan, Bangkok
Bang Duan ( th, บางด้วน, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (subdistrict) of Phasi Charoen District, in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2020, it had a total population of 28,156 people. Its name "Bang Duan" is derived from the ''khlong'' Bang Duan, a canal runs through the area. Lert Suksom Community is a small community under the bridge over the Khlong Bang Khi Keng on Phutthamonthon Sai 1 Road. As a result of the construction of Phutthamonthon Sai 1 Road in 1997 through here, this community was also affected. The area around the community has become a wasteland and a dumping ground. Later in 2012, the community on both sides of the road joined with Siam University Siam University (SU, Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยสยาม) is a university located on Phet Kasem Road in Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok. Siam University was founded by the late Narong Mongkhonvanit as a three-year private engin ..., turning the wasteland under the bridge into a vegetable garden plot. The domi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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