# Hua Takhe > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Hua_Takhe > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Hua_Takhe.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hua_Takhe > Source revision: 1252858116 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Community and marketplace in Thailand Hua Takhe community in the morning **Hua Takhe** ([Thai](/source/Thai_language): หัวตะเข้, pronounced [\[hǔa̯ tā.kʰêː\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Thai)) is a [community](/source/Community) and [marketplace](/source/Marketplace) in [Lat Krabang District](/source/Lat_Krabang_District), and the name of the surrounding its location in eastern Bangkok. It is located on the [tripoint](/source/Tripoint) between [Thap Yao](/source/Thap_Yao_subdistrict), [Lat Krabang](/source/Lat_Krabang_subdistrict) and [Lam Pla Thio Subdistricts](/source/Lam_Pla_Thio_Subdistrict) Hua Takhe is in an old community along the [Khlong Prawet Burirom](/source/Khlong_Prawet_Burirom), where is a confluence of three *[khlongs](/source/Khlong)* (canals) Prawet Burirom, Lam Pla Thio, and Hua Takhe. Its name meaning "crocodile's head". Because when the khlong was canalize in this area, there was an excavation to discover a small [crocodile](/source/Crocodile) skull. It also has become the name of other places around this area were Sisa Chorakhe Noi, Sisa Chorakhe Yai etc.[1][2] Presently, the skull of small crocodile and two pieces rostrum of [sawfish](/source/Sawfish) are enshrined in the local [tutelary](/source/Tutelary_deity) [joss house](/source/Chinese_temple_architecture).[2] This community dates back to the reign of King [Chulalongkorn](/source/Chulalongkorn) (Rama V), in those days it was regarded as the center of eastern Bangkok. Hua Takhe consists of old two-story wooden [shophouses](/source/Shophouse) that has a century-old market with shops selling provisions, dresses, cafés, various types of food (*[Khanom sai bua](/source/Khanom_sai_bua)* is a local delicacy), a TV repair shop, agricultural equipment repair shop, beauty salon, barber, even [homestay](/source/Homestay). In addition, some house and walls are lathered with chic [graffiti](/source/Graffiti) in form of photo spot for visitors. Including there are also lanes for cycling around the area as well. Hua Takhe situated in the Soi Lat Krabang 17, Lat Krabang Rd, flanked by Udomphol Market and [Hua Takhe Railway Station](/source/Hua_Takhe_Railway_Station), and not far from [King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang](/source/King_Mongkut's_Institute_of_Technology_Ladkrabang).[2][3] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["ประวัติและตราสัญลักษณ์"](http://srisajorrakhenoi.go.th/public/history/data/index/menu/22) [History and seal]. *Srisajorrakhenoi* (in Thai). 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-as_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-as_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-as_2-2) ["เดินชิลล์ริมน้ำที่ "หัวตะเข้" ชุมชนโบราณมากเสน่ห์ ย่านลาดกระบัง"](https://mgronline.com/travel/detail/9610000106166) [Leisurely stroll along the waterfront at "Hua Takhe", a very charming traditional community in Lat Krabang neighbourhood]. *[ASTV Manager](/source/ASTV_Manager)* (in Thai). 2018-10-26. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Pa-laeng (2017-09-07). ["ยลเสน่ห์สองตลาดร้อยปี หัวตะเข้คลองหลวงแพ่ง มรดกแห่งลาดกระบัง"](https://www.posttoday.com/travel/316852) [See the charm of two markets hundred years Hua Takhe-Khlong Luang Phaeng, heritage of Lat Krabang]. *Posttoday* (in Thai). ## External links - [Official website](https://www.facebook.com/LoveHuatakhe/) - ["Hua Takhe Market"](https://thailandtourismdirectory.go.th/en/info/attraction/detail/itemid/4151). *Thailand Tourism Directory*. v t e Tourist attractions in Bangkok Places of worship Buddhist temples (Wats) Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) Wat Bowonniwet Wat Champa Wat Chana Songkram Wat Hong Rattanaram Wat Ko Wat Kalayanamitr (Big Buddha) Wat Mahathat Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen Wat Pathum Khongkha Wat Pathum Wanaram Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha) Wat Prayurawongsawat Wat Rakhangkhositaram Wat Ratchabophit Wat Ratchaburana (Wat Liap) Wat Ratchanatdaram Wat Ratchapradit Wat Saket (Golden Mount) Wat Suthat (Giant Swing) Wat Suwannaram Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha) Wat Yannawa Churches Holy Rosary Church Assumption Cathedral Holy Redeemer Church Immaculate Conception Church Santa Cruz Church Other religious buildings Bang Luang Mosque (Kudi Khao) Devasathan Erawan Shrine Giant Swing (Sao Chingcha) Guan Yu Shrine Guanyin Shrine Kian Un Keng Shrine Lak Mueang (City Pillar Shrine) Leng Buai Ia Shrine Mariamman Temple Tiger God Shrine Ton Son Mosque Wat Dibayavari Vihara (Kham Low Yi) Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Leng Noei Yi) Wat Bamphen Chin Phrot (Yong Hok Yi) Palaces Bang Khun Phrom Palace Devavesm Palace Dusit Palace Grand Palace Phaya Thai Palace Suan Pakkad Palace Thonburi Palace Museums and cultural performances Ban Bu Community Bangkok Aquarium Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Bangkok Folk Museum Bangkok National Museum Bank of Thailand Museum Ban Mo Wan ChangChui Creative Park Coin Museum Jim Thompson House Khlong Bang Luang Artist House King Prajadhipok Museum Lhong 1919 Madame Tussauds Bangkok M.R. 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