# Taling Chan district

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Khet in Bangkok, Thailand

Taling Chan ตลิ่งชัน Khet New Southern Bus Terminal, a bus terminal in Taling Chan Khet location in Bangkok Coordinates: 13°46′37″N 100°27′24″E / 13.77694°N 100.45667°E / 13.77694; 100.45667 Country Thailand Province Bangkok Seat Khlong Chak Phra Khwaeng 6 Area • Total 29.479 km2 (11.382 sq mi) Population (2017) • Total 105,299[1] • Density 3,572/km2 (9,250/sq mi) Time zone UTC+7 (ICT) Postal code 10170 Geocode 1019

**Taling Chan** ([Thai](/source/Thai_language): ตลิ่งชัน, pronounced [\[tā.lìŋ tɕʰān\]](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 the north, are [Bang Kruai district](/source/Bang_Kruai_district) of [Nonthaburi province](/source/Nonthaburi_province) and [Bang Phlat](/source/Bang_Phlat_district), [Bangkok Noi](/source/Bangkok_Noi_district), [Bangkok Yai](/source/Bangkok_Yai_district), [Phasi Charoen](/source/Phasi_Charoen_district), [Bang Khae](/source/Bang_Khae_district), and [Thawi Watthana](/source/Thawi_Watthana_district) Districts of [Bangkok](/source/Bangkok).

## History

Taling Chan is an old district, dating back to the time when [Thonburi was a separate province](/source/Thonburi); now, Thonburi has merged into Bangkok. In 1998, part of the district was split off to form the new [Thawi Watthana district](/source/Thawi_Watthana_district). Historically, much of the area was used as orchards and kitchen gardens, many of which remain today; it has been called "Bangkok's Kitchen."[2]

About 1,000 years ago, the landscape of Taling Chan is believed to have been part of the [Chao Phraya river](/source/Chao_Phraya_river) delta, consisting of [muddy mangrove forests](/source/Chao_Phraya_freshwater_swamp_forests) with no evidence of human settlement.[2]

Two areas of Taling Chan, [Bang Ramat](/source/Bang_Ramat) and [Bang Chueak Nang](/source/Bang_Chueak_Nang), were mentioned in the *[Kamsuan Samut](/source/Kamsuan_Samut)* of the [Ayutthaya period](/source/Ayutthaya_period); they are regarded as among Bangkok's oldest zones.[2]

During [World War II](/source/Thailand_in_World_War_II), a [southern railway line](/source/Southern_Line_(Thailand)) running through the district was one of the targets of [Allied bombing](/source/Bombing_of_Bangkok_in_World_War_II).[2]

Taling Chan covers a rectangular area and is intersected by many waterways. It is an agricultural area, which makes access by road difficult. Today, many roads pass through the district, such as [Kanchanaphisek](/source/Kanchanaphisek_Road), [Borommaratchachonnani](/source/Borommaratchachonnani_Road), Ratchaphruek, Phutthamonthon Sai 1, and Phran Nok-Phutthamonthon Sai 4; however, the most convenient route is still by water. Taling Chan is served by both [BMTA](/source/Bangkok_Mass_Transit_Authority) and affiliated buses, but only on a few lines. There was no electricity in the area until 1972.[2]

## Administration

District office

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

No. Name Thai Area (km2) Map 1. Khlong Chak Phra คลองชักพระ 1.251 2. Taling Chan ตลิ่งชัน 5.183 3. Chimphli ฉิมพลี 7.338 4. Bang Phrom บางพรม 4.253 5. Bang Ramat บางระมาด 8.539 7. Bang Chueak Nang บางเชือกหนัง 2.915 Total 29.479

The missing number 6 belongs to the sub-district which was split off to form Thawi Watthana district.

## Places

Taling Chan floating market

Floating market in Taling Chan

**Taling Chan Floating Market** is on the [canal](/source/Canal) **[Khlong Chak Phra](/source/Khlong_Chak_Phra)** (คลองชักพระ) Canal in front of the district office. It is open only on weekends from about 08:30 to 16:00. Orchard produce such as [fruits](/source/Fruit), and [vegetables](/source/Vegetable), as well as [fish](/source/Fish) are sold from [boats](/source/Boat). There is a live traditional Thai music performance from 11:00 to 14:00. The idea for the floating market here was initiated by [Chamlong Srimuang](/source/Chamlong_Srimuang) in 1987 to honour King [Bhumibol](/source/Bhumibol)'s 60th birthday. This is a new attraction since floating markets, an old way of life of the Thai people, had vanished entirely from Bangkok for quite a long time.[3][4]

In addition, There are also 4–5 other floating markets in the district, including [Wat Champa Floating Market](/source/Wat_Champa), which is on the way to Khlong Bang Ramat (คลองบางระมาด). Here, locals have a traditional way of life and preserve like the past. Now, there is a [homestay](/source/Homestay) in [cultural tourism](/source/Cultural_tourism) form for tourists.[5][6]

**Flower Market Thailand** is a new center flower trade of Thailand apart from [Pak Khlong Talat](/source/Pak_Khlong_Talat) in [Phra Nakhon](/source/Phra_Nakhon).[7]

## Accident

In 1979, 54 people were killed in the worst accident in Thai railway history when a commuter train collided with a freight train at Taling Chan.[8]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Population and House Report for Year 2017"](http://stat.dopa.go.th/stat/statnew/statTDD/views/showDistrictData.php?rcode=10&statType=1&year=60). Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 2018-04-01. ([Search page](http://stat.dopa.go.th/stat/statnew/statTDD/))

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-taling_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-taling_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-taling_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-taling_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-taling_2-4) Thongdaeng, Wityada; Thongpan, Saran (September 2012). *ชุมทางตลิ่งชัน ย่านเก่า [ก่อน] กรุงเทพฯ* [*Taling Chan junction old neighbourhood [before] Bangkok*] (in Thai). Bangkok: Muang Boran Journal. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-974-7727-93-7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-974-7727-93-7).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["ตลาดน้ำตลิ่งชัน"](https://www.sanook.com/travel/533471/) [Taling Chan floating market]. *sanook* (in Thai). 2005-03-24.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["ตลาดน้ำตลิ่งชัน ตลาดน้ำยอดฮิตเมืองกรุง"](http://www.dooasia.com/trips/talingchan-floating-market/) [Taling Chan floating market top hit city floating market]. *dooasia* (in Thai). 2014-11-08.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Pa Ouan Niao Neua (2012-02-07). ["๐๐๐๐๐ . . . ตลาดน้ำวัดจำปา . . . ๐๐๐๐๐"](http://topicstock.pantip.com/food/topicstock/2012/02/D11678046/D11678046.html) [๐๐๐๐๐ . . . Wat Champa floating market . . . ๐๐๐๐๐]. *[Pantip.com](/source/Pantip.com)* (in Thai).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["สัมผัสวิถีถิ่นตลิ่งชัน ผ่านโฮมสเตย์กลางเกาะ "ชุมชนเกาะศาลเจ้า""](http://www.manager.co.th/travel/viewnews.aspx?NewsID=9560000074212) [Experience the local way of Taling Chan through the homestay in the middle of the island "Ko San Chao Community"]. *[Manager Daily](/source/Manager_Daily)* (in Thai). 2013-06-19.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["ปากคลองตลาดใหม่ แลนด์มาร์กดึงนักท่องเที่ยว ตลาดดอกไม้ใหญ่ทันสมัยที่สุด"](https://www.thairath.co.th/content/938593) [New Pak Khlong Talat landmark draws tourists the largest modern flower market]. *[Thairath](/source/Thairath)* (in Thai). 2017-05-12.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["หัวรถจักรผีสิงพุ่งชน...'หัวลำโพง'"](http://www.komchadluek.net/news/crime/31961) [Haunted locomotive crashed into...'Hua Lamphong']. *[Komchadluek](/source/Komchadluek)* (in Thai). 2009-10-10.

## External links

- [BMA website with the tourist landmarks of Taling Chan](http://www.bma.go.th/bmaeng/talingchan/)

- [Taling Chan district office](https://web.archive.org/web/20060312174015/http://203.155.220.217/office/talingchan/)

- ["Taling Chan"](https://web.archive.org/web/20070928192422/http://www.muangboranjournal.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=126). Muang Boran Journal. Archived from [the original](http://www.muangboranjournal.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=126) on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-08-21.

- [Planning Department maps of Taling Chan](http://bangkoklibrary.com/content/570-taling-chan-district-bangkok)

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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