# Ban Chang Lo

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Khwaeng in Thailand

Ban Chang Lo บ้านช่างหล่อ Khwaeng Phran Nok Intersection as seen from Itsaraphap Road in 2018. Ban Chang Lo lies to the left, in the direction the two cars are turning, while Siriraj is on the right Location in Bangkok Noi District Country Thailand Province Bangkok Khet Bangkok Noi Area [1] • Total 2.076 km2 (0.802 sq mi) Population (2020) • Total 29,122 Time zone UTC+7 (ICT) Postal code 10700 TIS 1099 102005

**Ban Chang Lo** ([Thai](/source/Thai_language): บ้านช่างหล่อ, pronounced [\[bâːn t͡ɕʰâ(ː)ŋ lɔ̀ː\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Thai)) is one of five subdistricts (*[khwaeng](/source/Khwaeng)*) and namesake historic neighbourhood in [Bangkok Noi District](/source/Bangkok_Noi_District), Bangkok's [Thonburi](/source/Thonburi) side (west bank of [Chao Phraya River](/source/Chao_Phraya_River)).

## History

The name Ban Chang Lo means "Village of Casters," reflecting the community's history dating back to the [Thonburi](/source/Thonburi_Kingdom) and early [Rattanakosin periods](/source/Rattanakosin_period), when their ancestors worked as [Buddha image](/source/Buddha_images_in_Thailand) casters. They were highly skilled and often served in the [royal court](/source/Chakri_dynasty), contributing to important ceremonies such as [royal cremations](/source/Thai_royal_cremation_ceremony).[2]

In the past, Ban Chang Lo was a relatively small area: bordered by Phran Nok Road to the north, Soi Itsaraphap 44 (Soi Saeng Sueksa) to the south, [Khlong Ban Khamin](/source/Khlong_Ban_Khamin) to the east, and Phran Nok Market to the west. Traditional homes here were [Thai wooden houses](/source/Traditional_Thai_house) with [gabled roofs](/source/Gabled_roof) and spacious grounds. Large open spaces were needed for casting and mold-making, while the remaining land was typically planted with fruit trees or vegetable gardens. A [canal](/source/Khlong) once ran through the community, linking directly to the [Chao Phraya River](/source/Chao_Phraya_River) near [Wat Rakhang](/source/Wat_Rakhang).[3]

Later, due to the community's proximity to [Siriraj Hospital](/source/Siriraj_Hospital) and [Wang Lang Market](/source/Wang_Lang_Market), accidents occasionally occurred when sparks from casting work ignited nearby houses. To prevent further fires, the government banned casting activities within residential areas. Today, those who continue the craft have relocated their foundries and shops along [Phran Nok Road](/source/Phran_Nok_Road), near the [Fai Chai Intersection](/source/Fai_Chai_Intersection).[3][4][5][6]

## Geography

Ban Chang Lo covers the central-southern area of Bangkok Noi, with a total area of 2.076 km2 (round about 0.801 mi2),[7] regarded as the third largest subdistrict of Bangkok Noi (after [Bang Khun Si](/source/Bang_Khun_Si_Subdistrict) and [Arun Amarin](/source/Arun_Amarin_Subdistrict)).

The area is bordered by neighbouring subdistricts (from north clockwise): Bang Khun Si and [Siriraj](/source/Siriraj_Subdistrict) in its district ([Charan Sanitwong Road](/source/Charan_Sanitwong_Road), [Southern Railway Line](/source/Southern_Line_(Thailand)), Khlong Wat Thong and Sutthawat Road are the borderlines), Siriraj in its district ([Itsaraphap Road](/source/Itsaraphap_Road), Wang Lang Road and Khlong Ban Khamin are the borderlines), [Wat Arun](/source/Wat_Arun_Subdistrict) and [Wat Tha Phra](/source/Wat_Tha_Phra) of [Bangkok Yai District](/source/Bangkok_Yai_District) ([Khlong Mon](/source/Khlong_Mon) is a borderline), Bang Khun Si in its district (Charan Sanitwong Road is a borderline).

Nowadays, the area opposite Wat Wiset Kan's gate with a blue sign indicating Ban Chang Lo Community installed on Wang Lang Road, which is an alley connects to Soi Itsaraphap 44 and leads to other communities and places such as [Ban Khamin](/source/Ban_Khamin), Trok Matum (Soi Arun Amarin 23), [Thonburi Hospital](/source/Thonburi_Hospital) and Navy Park Club.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Administrative Strategy Division, Strategy and Evaluation Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (2021). [สถิติกรุงเทพมหานครประจำปี 2563](https://web.archive.org/web/20220930084153/https://webportal.bangkok.go.th/upload/user/00000130/BMA_STATISTICS%202563/ebook%2063.pdf) [Bangkok Statistics 2020] (PDF) (in Thai). Archived from [the original](https://webportal.bangkok.go.th/upload/user/00000130/BMA_STATISTICS%202563/ebook%2063.pdf) (PDF) on 30 September 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2021.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_multiple_names:_authors_list))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["เปิดบ้านช่างหล่อหลวง สืบต้นทาง เครื่องประดับพระเมรุมาศ และของที่ระลึกงานพระศพ'พระนางเรือล่ม'"](https://www.matichon.co.th/prachachuen/news_369039). *[Matichon](/source/Matichon)* (in Thai). 2016-11-22.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Chas_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Chas_3-1) Sanamluang (2008-07-06). ["ชุมชนบ้านช่างหล่อ"](https://www.bloggang.com/viewdiary.php?id=sanamluang&month=07-2008&date=06&group=3&gblog=68). *Bloggang* (in Thai).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["บ้านช่างหล่อ ครัวสุดท้ายแห่งนครล้านนา"](https://mgronline.com/live/detail/9490000045509). *[Manager Daily](/source/Manager_Daily)* (in Thai). 2006-04-05.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["ประวัติความเป็นมา"](http://www.suananun.ac.th/barnchanglow/index.php/sample-sites-2). *Suananun School* (in Thai).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["พินิจนคร (Season 1) ตอน ธนบุรี"](http://www.sanfah.com/portfolio/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3-season-1-%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%99-%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B5). *[Thai PBS](/source/Thai_PBS)* (in Thai). 2009-02-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["ประชากรกรุงเทพมหานครและปริมณฑล พ.ศ. 2549"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200624030628/http://cpd.bangkok.go.th:90/web2/strategy/reportstudy50/population/50-1%20bma%26vicinitypop2549.pdf) (PDF). *Department of City Planning, [BMA](/source/Bangkok_Metropolitan_Administration)* (in Thai). Archived from [the original](http://cpd.bangkok.go.th:90/web2/strategy/reportstudy50/population/50-1%20bma%26vicinitypop2549.pdf) (PDF) on 2020-06-24. Retrieved 2018-12-26.

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