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Rong Mueang Subdistrict
Rong Mueang ( th, รองเมือง, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (subdistrict) of Pathum Wan district, downtown Bangkok. History The district takes its name from Rong Mueang Road, a short route that runs through the area. The road runs parallel to the Bangkok railway station side to end at Rama I Road on the Kasat Suek bridge, a distance of about 900 metres (2,952 ft). This road was named in honour of Phraya Indra Dhibodee Siharat Rong Mueang ( M.R. Lop Suthat), a nobleman during the King Rama V's reign. He was one of the nobles of those days who helped build many roads in Bang Rak District for real estate investment such as Si Phraya, Decho, and Surawong. Construction began in 1902 and continued until the opening ceremony on 29 March 1904. Geography Rong Mueang has an area of approximately 1.423 km2 (0.549 mi2). Neighbouring subdistricts are (from the north clockwise): Si Yaek Maha Nak in Dusit District, Thanon Phetchaburi in Ratchathewi District, Wang Mai in it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khwaeng
A ''khwaeng'' (, ) is an administrative subdivision used in the fifty districts of Bangkok and a few other city municipalities in Thailand. Currently, there are 180 ''khwaeng'' in Bangkok. A ''khwaeng'' is roughly equivalent to a ''tambon'' in other provinces of Thailand, smaller than an ''amphoe'' (district). With the creation of the special administrative area of Bangkok in 1972 the ''tambon'' within the area of the new administrative entity was converted into ''khwaeng''.Item 17 of The common English translation for ''khwaeng'' is subdistrict. Historically, in some regions of the country ''khwaeng'' referred to subdivisions of a province (then known as ''mueang'', predating the modern term ''changwat''), while in others they were called ''amphoe''. Administrative reforms at the beginning of the 20th century standardized them to the term ''amphoe''. ''Khwaeng'' of Bangkok ''Khwaeng'' in City Municipalities See also *Subdivisions of Thailand References {{reflist Sub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muang Boran
Ancient Siam (also known as Ancient City, th, เมืองโบราณ, Mueang Boran) is a museum park constructed by Lek Viriyaphant and occupying over in the shape of Thailand. Ancient Siam is dubbed as the world's largest outdoor museum. Close to the Crocodile Farm in Samut Prakan Province, the 320-hectare "city" features 116 structures of Thailand's famous monuments and architectural attractions. The grounds of Ancient Siam correspond roughly to the shape of the kingdom, with the monuments lying at their correct places geographically. Some of the buildings are life-size replicas of existing or former sites, while others are scaled down. Still others are "creative designs," and not replicas of any historical structure. The replicas were constructed with the assistance of experts from the National Museum to ensure historical accuracy. Outstanding works include the former Grand Palace of Ayutthaya (destroyed in the Burmese invasion of 1767), Phimai Sanctuary in Nakh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guides ( ) are a series of guide books that have been published by the French tyre company Michelin since 1900. The Guide awards up to three Michelin star (classification), stars for excellence to a select few establishments. The acquisition or loss of a star or stars can have dramatic effects on the success of a restaurant. Michelin also publishes the Green Guides, a series of general guides to cities, regions, and countries. History In 1900, there were fewer than 3,000 cars on the roads of France. To increase the demand for cars and, accordingly, car tyres, car tyre manufacturers and brothers Édouard Michelin (born 1859), Édouard and André Michelin published a guide for French motorists, the Michelin Guide. Nearly 35,000 copies of this first, free edition of the guide were distributed. It provided information to motorists, such as maps, tyre repair and replacement instructions, car mechanics listings, hotels, and petrol stations throughout France. In 1904, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bib Gourmand
The Michelin Guides ( ) are a series of guide books that have been published by the French tyre company Michelin since 1900. The Guide awards up to three Michelin star (classification), stars for excellence to a select few establishments. The acquisition or loss of a star or stars can have dramatic effects on the success of a restaurant. Michelin also publishes the Green Guides, a series of general guides to cities, regions, and countries. History In 1900, there were fewer than 3,000 cars on the roads of France. To increase the demand for cars and, accordingly, car tyres, car tyre manufacturers and brothers Édouard Michelin (born 1859), Édouard and André Michelin published a guide for French motorists, the Michelin Guide. Nearly 35,000 copies of this first, free edition of the guide were distributed. It provided information to motorists, such as maps, tyre repair and replacement instructions, car mechanics listings, hotels, and petrol stations throughout France. In 1904, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pom Prap Sattru Phai District
Pom Prap Sattru Phai ( th, ป้อมปราบศัตรูพ่าย, , or popularly just called Pom Prap, ) is one of the Districts of Bangkok, 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Neighbouring districts are (from north clockwise) Dusit district, Dusit, Pathum Wan, Bang Rak district, Bang Rak, Samphanthawong, and Phra Nakhon. With more than 24,000 inhabitants per square kilometre (more than 62,000 per square mile) it is the Amphoe, district with the highest population density in Thailand. History Pom Prap Sattru Phai was established in 1915 when the districts of Bangkok were overhauled and replaced by 25 ''List of districts of Bangkok, amphoes'' (districts). Later, two of the original 25, Sam Yot and Nang Loeng, were merged into Pom Prap Sattru Phai. The district was named after a fort (''pom'' in Thai) south of present Talat Nang Loeng, Nang Loeng Market. The fort was one of the Fortifications of Bangkok#1852 forts, eight new forts built along Khlong Phadung Krun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khlong Maha Nak Subdistrict
Khlong Maha Nak ( th, คลองมหานาค, ) is one of five ''khwaengs'' (subdistricts) of Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok. Naming It is named after the Khlong Maha Nak canal that flows through and bisects the area. Geography Roads neighboring this subdistrict include (from the north clockwise): Lan Luang, Worachak Road, Worachak, Bamrung Mueang, Krung Kasem. Khlong Maha Nak, Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, and Khlong Saen Saep are main watercourses. The Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem canal serves as the boundary between Si Yaek Maha Nak Subdistrict, Dusit District, and Rong Mueang Subdistrict, Pathum Wan District. Population Total population of 9,482 people (4,473 men, and 5,009 women) most of the people are Muslims live in Masjid Maha Nak's neighbourhood by the Khlong Maha Nak. Places *Hua Chiew Hospital *Thonburi Bamrungmuang Hospital *Masjid Maha Nak *Bobae Market *Bobae Tower *Prince Palace Hotel *Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (Thailand), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khwaeng Wat Thep Sirin
250px, Tuk-tuk on Krung Kasem Road, passing in front of Debsirin School, one of the oldest boys' schools in the country. Wat Thep Sirin Subdistrict ( th, วัดเทพศิรินทร์; ) is a ''khwaeng'' (subdistrict) of Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok. History Wat Deb Sirin (sometimes written as Wat Debsirin), is a royal temple named in honour of Queen Debsirindra, wife of King Mongkut (Rama IV) and mother of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). The area originally was known as ''Suan Mali'' (สวนมะลิ, 'jasmine garden') and ''Rong Liang Dek'' (โรงเลี้ยงเด็ก, 'child care house'). Both of them are ''tambon'' in Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Phra Nakhon Province (now Bangkok). Rong Liang Dek was the first nursery in Thailand, it was founded in 1890 by Princess Saisavali Bhiromya, the royal consort of King Chulalongkorn, following the loss of her eldest daughter (Princess Nabhachara Chamrassri) at the age of five years to typhoi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pom Prap
Pom Prap ( th, ป้อมปราบ, ) is one of five ''khwaengs'' (subdistricts) of Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, Bangkok. In February 2019 it had a total population of 15,440 people (7,444 men, 7,956 women). The majority of the population consists of Thai people, Thais and Thai Chinese. History Its name after a fort was called "Pom Prap Sattru Phai", southward of Talat Nang Loeng, Nang Leong Ban Yuan (near Nopphawong Bridge in present day). It was one of the eight Fortifications of Bangkok#1852 forts, forts built along two banks of Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem according to the King Mongkut (Rama IV)'s orders. When Bangkok was expanding, the government therefore removed these forts. Geography Neighbouring subdistricts are (from the north clockwise): Khwaeng Wat Thep Sirin, Wat Thep Sirin in its district, Rong Mueang of Pathum Wan District, Maha Phruettharam of Bang Rak District, Talat Noi and Samphanthawong Subdistrict, Samphanthawong of Samphanthawong District, and Ban Bat in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maha Phruettharam
250px, Mural painting of Wat Maha Phruettharam, the origin name of the subdistrict 250px, Maha Nakhon–Si Phraya Intersection, also known as Maha Set Intersection, where Si Phraya meets Maha Nakhon and Maha Set Roads overlaps the area of Si Phraya 250px, FamilyMart at the entrance of Soi Chom Sombun on the side of Rama IV Road inbound Maha Phruettharam ( th, มหาพฤฒาราม, ) is one of the five ''khwaeng'' (subdistrict) of Bang Rak District, Bangkok. History The subdistrict is named after the local temple, Wat Maha Phruettharam Worawihan (วัดมหาพฤฒารามวรวิหาร), or known in short as Wat Maha Phruettharam, the third grade temple of worawihan, an old monastery whose exact origin is unknown, originally named Wat Tha Kwian (วัดท่าเกวียน). The name of temple is derived from the legend about the legendary king of Ayutthaya era, U-thong (the legendary king was not King U-Thong, founder of the Ayutthaya K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wang Mai, Bangkok
Pathum Wan ( th, ปทุมวัน, ) is one of the fifty districts (''khet'') of Bangkok, Thailand. It lies just beyond the old city boundary of Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, and was a rural area on the eastern outskirts of the city when royal villas were built there in the late nineteenth century. The district was officially established in 1915, and covers an area of . A large part of the district area is taken up by the campus of Chulalongkorn University and the green expanses of Lumphini Park and the Royal Bangkok Sports Club. By the turn of the 20th–21st centuries, the district had become known as the modern-day city centre, home to the prominent shopping areas of Siam and Ratchaprasong. History When King Rama I established Bangkok as his capital in 1782, he had canals dug including Khlong Maha Nak, which extended eastward from the fortified city proper of Rattanakosin Island. Communities formed along its bank, including Ban Khrua, a Muslim community mainly of Cham set ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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