# Phra Khanong district

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Khet in Bangkok, Thailand

Phra Khanong พระโขนง Khet Phra Khanong Canal View from Wat Maha But famous in the legend of Mae Nak. Khet location in Bangkok Coordinates: 13°42′8″N 100°36′6″E / 13.70222°N 100.60167°E / 13.70222; 100.60167 Country Thailand Province Bangkok Seat Phra Khanong Tai Khwaeng 2 Area • Total 13.986 km2 (5.400 sq mi) Population (2017) • Total 90,354[1] • Density 6,473.18/km2 (16,765.5/sq mi) Time zone UTC+7 (THA) Postal code 10260 Geocode 1009

**Phra Khanong** ([Thai](/source/Thai_language): พระโขนง, pronounced [\[pʰráʔ kʰā.nǒːŋ\]](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). Its neighbours, clockwise from north, are [Suan Luang](/source/Suan_Luang_district), [Prawet](/source/Prawet_district), and [Bang Na](/source/Bang_Na_district) districts of [Bangkok](/source/Bangkok), [Phra Pradaeng district](/source/Phra_Pradaeng_district) of [Samut Prakan province](/source/Samut_Prakan_province) (across [Chao Phraya River](/source/Chao_Phraya_River)), [Khlong Toei](/source/Khlong_Toei_district) and [Watthana](/source/Watthana_district) of Bangkok.

Economy: There is at least one [oil refinery](/source/Oil_refinery) in the district (as of the 2020s).[2]

## History

Phra Khanong was an [amphoe](/source/Amphoe) of Nakhon Khuean Khan back in 1902. Nakhon Khuean Khan was renamed to Phra Pradaeng in 1914. In 1927 Phra Khanong was transferred from the then Phra Pradaeng province to Bangkok. It was once very big but it has since been split into several small districts. The districts Khlong Toei, Watthana, Suan Luang, Prawet and Bang Na were all once part of Phra Khanong. Khlong Toei (later split out Watthana) and Prawet (later separate out Suan Luang) districts were carved out of Phra Khanong in 1989. Bang Na was the last district to leave Phra Khanong in 1998.

Even though the administration has been changed, many surrounding areas are still often referred to as Phra Khanong. The Phra Khanong station of [Bangkok Skytrain](/source/Bangkok_Skytrain), opened in 1999, is actually outside the Phra Khanong district and located instead in the Phra Khanong Nuea sub-district of Watthana district.

The word Khanong originates from [Khmer language](/source/Khmer_language) and means [eyebrow](/source/Eyebrow) but it was speculated that it may be from *Khanon* (ขนอน) meaning [customhouse](/source/Customhouse). The area has been important gateway from the sea for very long time and the history of Phra Pradaeng dated back to over 1,000 years ago when the area was still ruled by [Khmer empire](/source/Khmer_empire).

The shrine dedicated to [Mae Nak Phra Khanong](/source/Mae_Nak_Phra_Khanong) at Wat Mahabut was situated in the Phra Khanong district until a 1997 boundary change placed it in neighboring Suan Luang district - much to the consternation of the people of Phra Khanong.[3][*[better source needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability#Questionable_sources)*]

## Administration

The district has two sub-districts (*[khwaeng](/source/Khwaeng)*).

No. Name Thai Area (km2) Map 5. Bang Chak บางจาก 8.815 10. Phra Khanong Tai พระโขนงใต้ 5.171 Total 13.986

The missing numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 belong to the sub-districts which were split off to form Khlong Toei, Bang Na and Prawet districts.

## Places

Wat Thammamongkhon (วัดธรรมมงคล) is a landmark in Phra Khanong. The temple has the tallest [chedi](/source/Stupa) of its kind in Thailand named Phra Wiriya Mongkhon Maha Chedi (พระวิริยะมงคลมหาเจดีย์). It is a square chedi built to the style of [Mahabodhi Temple](/source/Mahabodhi_Temple) in [Bodh Gaya](/source/Bodh_Gaya), [India](/source/India). On the top is decorated with 17 kg of gold and 1,063 diamonds. It also houses large [jade](/source/Jade) Buddha and [Kuan Yin](/source/Kuan_Yin) images.

Wat Wachiratham Sathit (วัดวชิรธรรมสาธิต), formally called Wat Thung (วัดทุ่ง), is an important temple to the local community. Events are held during [Songkran](/source/Songkran_(Thailand)) festival in April.

## Transportation

A [BTS Skytrain](/source/BTS_Skytrain) route extension, completed in August 2011, has 2 stations in Phra Khanong district: Bang Chak and Punnawithi.

## Education

This section needs expansion. You can help by adding missing information. (March 2013)

[Wells International School](/source/Wells_International_School) On Nut Campus

The [Anglo Singapore International School](/source/Anglo_Singapore_International_School) has its Campus 64 in the district.[4] [Wells International School](/source/Wells_International_School) operates its On Nut Campus, with primary and secondary classes, in Phra Khanong District.[5] [Siam Culinary Academy](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Siam_Culinary_Academy&action=edit&redlink=1) offering professional culinary training and certification programs in the Phra Khanong District of Bangkok.[6] [Chef Lucas Baking Studio](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chef_Lucas_Baking_Studio&action=edit&redlink=1) is located in the same district and provides hands-on baking workshops and courses for both hobbyists and aspiring professionals.[7]

## 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)** [https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2883867/bangchak-buys-used-cooking-oil-for-jet-fuel?tbref=hp](https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2883867/bangchak-buys-used-cooking-oil-for-jet-fuel?tbref=hp). Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-10-15. "... energy conglomerate [Bangchak Corporation](/source/Bangchak_Corporation) ..."

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["เมด อิน อุษาคเนย์"](https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/339932452789371/389303504518932). *[Facebook](/source/Facebook)* (in Thai). 2013-04-03. Archived from [the original](https://www.facebook.com/339932452789371/photos/a.339977102784906.76978.339932452789371/389303504518932/?type=3&fref=mentions) on 2022-02-26. Retrieved 2018-04-03.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** "[Contact Information](http://anglosingapore.ac.th/contact-us/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140625045905/http://anglosingapore.ac.th/contact-us/) 2014-06-25 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)" ([Archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20140625045905/http://anglosingapore.ac.th/contact-us/)). [Anglo Singapore International School](/source/Anglo_Singapore_International_School) Campus 64. Retrieved on May 27, 2014. "Anglo Singapore International School – Campus 64 Sukhumvit 64, Bangchak, Prakanong, Bangkok 10260, Thailand"

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** "[Contact Us](http://wells-school.com/contact-us/)." [Wells International School](/source/Wells_International_School). Retrieved on 7 March 2013. "Wells International School On Nut Campus (G1 – G12) 2209 Sukhumvit Road, Bangchak Prakhanong, Bangkok 10260"

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** "[Contact Us](https://www.siamculinaryacademy.com/)." [Siam Culinary Academy](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Siam_Culinary_Academy&action=edit&redlink=1).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** "[Contact Us](https://cheflucasbakingstudio.com/)." [Chef Lucas Baking Studio](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chef_Lucas_Baking_Studio&action=edit&redlink=1). 1657-1659-1661 Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong Nuea, Bangkok 10110"

## External links

- [Thailand portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Thailand)

- [Official website of the district](https://web.archive.org/web/20060314192719/http://203.155.220.217/phrakhanong/) (Thai only)

- [BMA website with the tourist landmarks of Phra Khanong](http://www.bma.go.th/bmaeng/phrakhanong/)

- [BTS route extension plan](http://www.bmamasstransit.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=32) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110910222956/http://www.bmamasstransit.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=32) 2011-09-10 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) (Thai only)

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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