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Somdet Chao Phraya Subdistrict
Somdet Chao Phraya ( th, สมเด็จเจ้าพระยา, ) is one of the four ''khwaengs'' (subdistrict) of Khlong San district, Bangkok's Thonburi side (west bank of Chao Phraya river). History The subdistrict is named after Khlong Somdet Chao Phraya, a ''khlong'' (canal) that runs through the area to the west and ends at the Khlong Bang Sai Kai in the neighbouring district Thon Buri. It has a total length of 2.5 km (1 mi), a width of 4–11 m (13–36 ft) and an average depth of 0.6 m (1 ft 11 in). Currently, it is only a small waterway. The name "Somdet Chao Phraya" is a Thai noble title, derived from the canal's being excavated during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV) by the nobility of this rank in the Bunnag family as well as being their residence. Not only this khlong, but also other khlongs in the Khlong San neighbourhood most of them were excavated by members of the Bunnag family, such as Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Prayurawongse, S ... [...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] |
Mongkut
Mongkut ( th, มงกุฏ; 18 October 18041 October 1868) was the fourth monarch of Siam (Thailand) under the House of Chakri, titled Rama IV. He ruled from 1851 to 1868. His full title in Thai was ''Phra Bat Somdet Phra Menthora Ramathibodi Sri Sinthara Mahamakut Phra Mongkut Phra Siam Deva Mahamakut Wittaya Maharaj'' (พระบาทสมเด็จพระปรเมนทรรามาธิบดีศรีสินทรมหามงกุฎ พระจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว พระสยามเทวมหามกุฏวิทยมหาราช). Outside Thailand, Mongkut is best known as the king in the 1951 musical and 1956 film ''The King and I'', based on the 1946 film '' Anna and the King of Siam''in turn based on a 1944 novel by an American author about Anna Leonowens' years at his court, from 1862 to 1867, drawn from Leonowens’ memoir. Siam first felt the pressure of Western expansionism during Mongku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Google Maps
Google Maps is a web mapping platform and consumer application offered by Google. It offers satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360° interactive panoramic views of streets ( Street View), real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bike, air (in beta) and public transportation. , Google Maps was being used by over 1 billion people every month around the world. Google Maps began as a C++ desktop program developed by brothers Lars and Jens Rasmussen at Where 2 Technologies. In October 2004, the company was acquired by Google, which converted it into a web application. After additional acquisitions of a geospatial data visualization company and a real-time traffic analyzer, Google Maps was launched in February 2005. The service's front end utilizes JavaScript, XML, and Ajax. Google Maps offers an API that allows maps to be embedded on third-party websites, and offers a locator for businesses and other organizations in numero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wat Kanlaya
Wat Kanlaya ( th, วัดกัลยาณ์, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (sub-district) of Thon Buri District, Bangkok's Thonburi side, regarded as the northeast area of the district adjacent to the Chao Phraya River's west side. History and presently Its name after Wat Kanlayanamit, a prominent local Thai Buddhist temple rim Chao Phraya River. The area is considered to be one of the most important areas in Bangkok's history. In the early Ayutthaya period before canalizing Chao Phraya River caused the canals Khlong Bangkok Yai and Khlong Bangkok Noi, this area was home to people on the wooden houseboats. In the Thonburi period, people were evacuated from Ayutthaya to settle here following its fall in 1767. It's not just Siamese, also includes people of different races such as Vietnamese, Mon, Chinese, Portuguese and Muslims as well. The King Taksin granted a plot of land to all of them divided into proportions according to each religion. Thus making this area a mix of people o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khlong San Subdistrict
Khlong San ( th, คลองสาน, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (subdistrict) of Khlong San District on Bangkok's Thonburi side. It is the location of the district office. History The district is named after Khlong San, a natural ''khlong'' ('canal'). This area was the home of many of the Bunnag nobles. It was a stop for overseas cargo ships in Bangkok, as Bangkok Port was not yet built. Originally, Khlong San District was called Bang Lamphu Lang, until 1916 during the King Vajiravudh's reign, when it was part of Thonburi Province. Its status was changed to ''king amphoe'' ('minor district') in 1938 and back to ''amphoe'' (district) again in 1957 due to population changes. It became part of Bangkok after the merging of Thonburi and Phra Nakhon Provinces in 1971. The intersection of Charoen Nakhon and Charoen Rat Roads (Chanroen Rat junction), used to be the location of Pak Khlong San railway station, the terminus of the Maeklong railway line since 1904. In 1961, when Bangkok was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samphanthawong
Samphanthawong ( th, สัมพันธวงศ์, ) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Regarded as Bangkok's Chinatown, it is the smallest district in area but has the highest population density of Bangkok's districts. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bang Rak, Khlong San (across Chao Phraya River), and Phra Nakhon. History The area has been a Chinese community since the early days of Bangkok. Originally living in what is now the Phra Nakhon district, they were relocated here when the capital was set up. The narrow Sampheng Lane (สำเพ็ง, now called Wanit I Road, วานิช 1) was the district's main street until Yaowarat Road was constructed in 1892 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn. Sampheng Lane is depicted on the back of series 15 20 baht banknotes, to commemorate an important post-World War II visit by young king Rama VIII (accompanied by HM's brother, Prince Bhumibol, with his ever-p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chakkrawat
250px, '' Prang'' (pagoda in Khmer-style) of Wat Chakkrawat, the origin of the area's name. Chakkrawat ( th, จักรวรรดิ, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (subdistrict) of Samphanthawong district, Bangkok. History In the year 1915, corresponding to the King Vajiravudh (Rama VI)'s reign. Chakkrawat was an ''amphoe'' (district) of Phra Nakhon province, same as Sam Yaek, Sampheng, and Samphanthawong. Later in the year 1931, during the King Prajadhipok (Rama VII)'s reign. The economic downturn, the Siamese government therefore has to save the nation's budget. Therefore had to merge the Chakkrawat and Sampeng together with Samphanthawong since then. Until the year 1973, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) was officially established. Samphanthawong therefore changed the status to a full district and Chakkrawat officially changed its status to a subdistrict of Samphanthawong. Its name after Wat Chakkrawat, an old temple dates back to the Ayutthaya period, or formerly known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Customs House
A custom house or customs house was traditionally a building housing the offices for a jurisdictional government whose officials oversaw the functions associated with importing and exporting goods into and out of a country, such as collecting customs duty on imported goods. A custom house was typically located in a seaport or in a city on a major river, with access to an ocean. These cities acted as ports of entry into a country. Due to advances in electronic information systems, the increased volume of international trade, and the introduction of air travel, the term "custom house" became a historical anachronism. There are many examples of buildings around the world that were formerly used as custom houses but have since been converted for other uses, such as museums or civic buildings. As examples, the former Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in Manhattan, New York, (now the George Gustav Heye Center) presently houses a branch of the National Museum of the American Indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wat Anongkharam
Wat Anongkharam Worawihan ( th, วัดอนงคารามวรวิหาร) is a second grade royal temple of Worawihan. It was built in 1850 in dedication for King Rama III. The formerly named was ''Wat Noi Khamthaem'' (วัดน้อยขำแถม) after its founder Dame Noi, wife of a noble, Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Phichai Yat (That Bunnag), the temple was built along with neighbouring Wat Phichai Yat. It was later renamed ''Wat Anongkharam'' ("temple of lady") by King Rama IV. left, Phra Chunlanak The sanctuary built in Thai-styled Rama I period, inside there is a principal Buddha image with gold-leaf covered bronze in Māravijaya attitude of Sukhothai styled named ''Phra Chunlanak'' (พระจุลนาค) which has been brought from Sukhothai province since 1949. Cluster of the monk's dwellings are decorated with beautiful wooden works. Besides, there are plenty of important Buddha image in the temple compound and the collections of reve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
