# Khlong San district

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Khet in Bangkok, Thailand

Khlong San คลองสาน Khet Skyscrapers on the Chao Phraya River, Khlong San Khet location in Bangkok Coordinates: 13°43′49″N 100°30′35″E / 13.73028°N 100.50972°E / 13.73028; 100.50972 Country Thailand Province Bangkok Seat Khlong San Khwaeng 4 Area • Total 6.051 km2 (2.336 sq mi) Population (2017) • Total 73,263[1] • Density 12,107.59/km2 (31,358.5/sq mi) Time zone UTC+7 (ICT) Postal code 10600 Geocode 1018

**Khlong San** ([Thai](/source/Thai_language): คลองสาน, pronounced [\[kʰlɔ̄ːŋ sǎːn\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Thai)) is one of the [50 districts](/source/Districts_of_Bangkok) (*khet*) of [Bangkok](/source/Bangkok), [Thailand](/source/Thailand). On the west bank of [Chao Phraya River](/source/Chao_Phraya_River), its neighboring districts across the river are (from north clockwise) [Phra Nakhon](/source/Phra_Nakhon), [Samphanthawong](/source/Samphanthawong), [Bang Rak](/source/Bang_Rak_district), [Sathon](/source/Sathon), and [Bang Kho Laem](/source/Bang_Kho_Laem). On the west side of the river, the only land neighbor is [Thon Buri district](/source/Thon_Buri_district).

## History

v t e Maeklong Railway Legend Pak Khlong San Wongwian Yai Talat Phlu Wutthakat Khlong Ton Sai Chom Thong Wat Sai Wat Sing Bang Bon Khan Keha Rang Sakae Rang Pho Sam Yaek Phrom Daen Thung Si Thong Bang Nam Chuet Khok Khwai Ban Khom Khlong Chak Mahachai Tha Chin River Ban Laem Tha Chalom City Hospital Tha Chalom Ban Chi Phakhao Khlong Noklek Bang Sikhot Bang Krachao Ban Bo Bang Thorat Ban Kalong Ban Na Khwang Ban Na Khok Ked Mueang Lad Yai Bang Krabun Maeklong

Khlong San is one of the oldest districts of Bangkok with a long history. Its name comes from a *[khlong](/source/Khlong)* (คลอง; lit: canal) that runs through the area, called "Khlong San" or "Khlong Prasan". It starts from the Chao Phraya River and flows toward Khlong Somdet Chao Phraya Ong Noi in front of Wat Phichai Yat, connecting with several other canals such as Khlong Wat Thong Thammachat, Khlong Wat Thong Nopphakhun, and Khlong Lat Ya. All of these were waterways passing through the local orchards. The most famous fruit of Khlong San was *longkong* (a type of *[langsat](/source/Langsat)*). Around 70 to 80 years ago, many of the canals were excavated and replaced by roads such as [Lat Ya](/source/Lat_Ya_Road), Prajadhipok, and Khlong San Roads; now known collectively as Somdet Chao Phraya Road.[2]

Khlong San was called, in chronological order, Amphoe Bang Lamphu Lang (บางลำภูล่าง), Amphoe Buppharam (บุปผาราม), and Amphoe Khlong San (since 1916) when it was part of [Thonburi](/source/Thonburi) Province. Its status was changed to [king amphoe](/source/King_amphoe) in 1938 and back to [amphoe](/source/Amphoe) again in 1957 due to population changes. It became part of Bangkok after the merging of [Thonburi](/source/Thonburi) and [Phra Nakhon](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Phra_Nakhon_(province)&action=edit&redlink=1) Provinces in 1971.

Khlong San was originally the terminus of the [Maeklong Railway](/source/Maeklong_Railway), but the line was cut back to [Wongwian Yai](/source/Wongwian_Yai) in 1961 to ease traffic congestion.[3]

## Administration

The district is divided into four sub-districts (*[khwaeng](/source/Khwaeng)*).

No. Name Thai Area (km2) Map 1. Somdet Chao Phraya สมเด็จเจ้าพระยา 1.317 2. Khlong San คลองสาน 0.727 3. Bang Lamphu Lang บางลำภูล่าง 2.234 4. Khlong Ton Sai คลองต้นไทร 1.773 Total 6.051

## Places

Magnolias Waterfront Residences at ICONSIAM, the tallest building in Bangkok

- King [Taksin](/source/Taksin) Monument and [Wongwian Yai](/source/Wongwian_Yai) (วงเวียนใหญ่)

- [Wat Anongkharam](/source/Wat_Anongkharam) (วัดอนงคาราม)

- [Wat Sawettachat](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wat_Sawettachat&action=edit&redlink=1) (วัดเศวตฉัตร)

- [Wat Phichai Yat](/source/Wat_Phichai_Yat) (วัดพิชัยญาติ)

- [Wat Thong Thammachat](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wat_Thong_Thammachat&action=edit&redlink=1) (วัดทองธรรมชาติ)

- [Wat Thong Nopphakhun](/source/Wat_Thong_Nopphakhun) (วัดทองนพคุณ)

- [PLATF@RM](/source/PLATF%40RM) (แพลตฟอร์ม)

- [Princess Mother Memorial Park](/source/Princess_Mother_Memorial_Park) (อุทยานสมเด็จพระศรีนครินทร์) and [Thang Nguan Hah Vintage House](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Thang_Nguan_Hah_Vintage_House&action=edit&redlink=1) (เก๋งจีนทั้งง่วนฮะ) with [Guan Yu Shrine](/source/Gong_Wu_Shrine) (ศาลเจ้ากวนอู)

- [Wang Li House](/source/Wang_Li_House) (บ้านหวั่งหลี) and [Lhong 1919](/source/Lhong_1919) (ล้ง 1919) with Mazu Shrine (ศาลเจ้าแม่ทับทิมคลองสาน)

- [Tha Din Daeng](/source/Tha_Din_Daeng%2C_Bangkok) (ท่าดินแดง)

- [Pong Patchamit Fort](/source/Fortifications_of_Bangkok#1852_forts) (ป้อมป้องปัจจามิตร)

- [ICONSIAM](/source/ICONSIAM) (ไอคอนสยาม)

- [Sinn Sathorn Tower](/source/Sinn_Sathorn_Tower) (สินสาธรทาวเวอร์)

- Saichol Mansion (Residential Tower)

## Transportation

- Wongwian Yai is a major bus hub on the west side of the [Chao Phraya River](/source/Chao_Phraya_River).

- The district is served by stations on two rapid transit lines: - [Silom Line](/source/Silom_Line): [Krung Thon Buri BTS station](/source/Krung_Thon_Buri_BTS_station) and [Wongwian Yai BTS station](/source/Wongwian_Yai_BTS_station) - [Gold Line (Bangkok)](/source/Gold_Line_(Bangkok)): [Krung Thon Buri BTS station](/source/Krung_Thon_Buri_BTS_station), [Charoen Nakorn station](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charoen_Nakorn_station&action=edit&redlink=1) and [Khlong San station](/source/Khlong_San_station)

## Health

- [Taksin Hospital](/source/Taksin_Hospital), [Bangkok Metropolitan Administration](/source/Bangkok_Metropolitan_Administration)

- [Somdet Chaopraya Institute of Psychiatry](/source/Somdet_Chaopraya_Institute_of_Psychiatry), Department of Mental Health, [Ministry of Public Health](/source/Ministry_of_Public_Health_(Thailand))

## Notable people

- [Srinagarindra](/source/Srinagarindra) – mother of King [Ananda Mahidol](/source/Ananda_Mahidol) (Rama VIII) and King [Bhumibol Adulyadej](/source/Bhumibol_Adulyadej) (Rama IX)

## Gallery

		- *Mae ka* (แม่ค้า; female trader in Thai) is cooking *[Khanom buang](/source/Khanom_buang)* at Tha Din Daeng

		- Pong Patchamit Fort

		- Inside Princess Mother Memorial Park

		- Lat Ya Road sign

		- [Phra Prang](/source/Prang_(architecture)), [Wat Phichai Yat](/source/Wat_Phichai_Yat)

		- Krung Thon Buri Road from Krung Thon Buri BTS Station

		- Wongwian Yai BTS Station

		- Pagoda, Chee Chin Khor Foundation, a historic [Chinese temple](/source/Chinese_temple)

		- King Taksin Monument at [Wongwian Yai](/source/Wongwian_Yai), the left background is Khlong San

		- Wongwian Yai at night as seen from Khlong San area

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Population and House Report for Year 2017"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200919054929/https://stat.dopa.go.th/stat/statnew/statTDD/views/showDistrictData.php?rcode=10&statType=1&year=60). Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Internal Affairs. Archived from [the original](http://stat.dopa.go.th/stat/statnew/statTDD/views/showDistrictData.php?rcode=10&statType=1&year=60) on 2020-09-19. Retrieved 2018-04-01. ([Search page](http://stat.dopa.go.th/stat/statnew/statTDD/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190912195945/http://stat.dopa.go.th/stat/statnew/statTDD/) 2019-09-12 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ทีมข่าวกทม. (2014-04-07). ["ย้อนรอย 103 ปี "คลองสาน""](https://www.thairath.co.th/content/414991). *[Thai Rath](/source/Thai_Rath)* (in Thai).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Pass, Mike. ["Thai Steam Today & Yesteryear"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120514140127/http://2bangkok.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/2012%20Thai%20Steam%20Today.pdf) (PDF). *2Bangkok*. Archived from [the original](http://2bangkok.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/2012%20Thai%20Steam%20Today.pdf) (PDF) on 14 May 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2013.

## External links

- [BMA website with landmarks of Khlong San](https://web.archive.org/web/20070310230557/http://www.bma.go.th/bmaeng/khlongsan/)

- [Khlong San district office](https://web.archive.org/web/20060327044844/http://203.155.220.217/klongsarn/) (Thai)

v t e Districts (khet) of Bangkok Phra Nakhon side (Bangkok core side) Bang Kapi Bang Khen Bang Kho Laem Bang Na Bang Rak Bang Sue Bueng Kum Chatuchak Din Daeng Don Mueang Dusit Huai Khwang Khan Na Yao Khlong Sam Wa Khlong Toei Lak Si Lat Krabang Lat Phrao Min Buri Nong Chok Pathum Wan Phaya Thai Phra Khanong Phra Nakhon Pom Prap Sattru Phai Prawet Ratchathewi Samphanthawong Sai Mai Saphan Sung Sathon Suan Luang Wang Thonglang Watthana Yan Nawa Thonburi side Bang Bon Bang Khae Bang Khun Thian Bangkok Noi Bangkok Yai Bang Phlat Chom Thong Khlong San Nong Khaem Phasi Charoen Rat Burana Taling Chan Thawi Watthana Thon Buri Thung Khru

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