Wat Arun subdistrict

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'''Wat Arun''' ({{langx|th|วัดอรุณ}}, {{IPA|th|wát ʔā.rūn|pron}}) is one of two ''[[khwaeng]]'' (subdistrict) of [[Bangkok Yai]] District, [[Bangkok]], apart from [[Wat Tha Phra]]. It can be considered an important area in terms of [[History of Bangkok|history]] and [[Tourism in Bangkok|tourism]].

==History== The area is named after [[Wat Arun]], an ancient temple on the [[Chao Phraya River]], the world's famous temple. Its striking ''[[prang (architecture)|prang]]'' ([[Khmer architecture|Khmer-style]] [[pagoda]]) became one of the important symbols and landmarks of Bangkok and [[Thonburi]] side, as well as being a seal of the [[Tourism Authority of Thailand]] (TAT).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.matichon.co.th/economy/news_410990/attachment/%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%97|title=โลโก้ททท.|language=thai|work=[[Matichon]]|trans-title=Logo of TAT}}</ref>

It is said that when King [[Taksin]] returned from [[Chanthaburi province|Chanthaburi]] to go to [[Ayutthaya Kingdom|Ayutthaya]] with his fleets. He sailed along the Chao Phraya River and arrived at this temple at the time of the [[sunrise|rising sun]], hence the name "Wat Chaeng" or official name "Wat Arun", which means "Temple of Dawn".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bangkok.com/attraction-temple/wat-arun.htm|title=Wat Arun in Bangkok|work=Bangkok.com}}</ref>

When King Taksin established the new capital of Siam (now Thailand), [[Thonburi Kingdom|Thonburi]], on the left bank of the Chao Phraya River, where confluence of [[Khlong Bangkok Yai]] and Chao Phraya River, that is the current location here (including expanding to nearby areas were [[Bangkok Noi]] and [[Thon Buri District]]s in present day). His palace was situated next to Wat Arun on the banks of Chao Phraya River, which it now has become part of the [[Royal Thai Navy]] Headquarters under the name [[Thonburi Palace]].<ref name=tho>{{cite news|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-and-lifestyle/1592354/thon-buri-palace-waives-admission-fees|work=[[Bangkokpost]]|date=2018-12-12|accessdate=2019-10-17|first=Karajana|last= Karnjanatawe|title=Thon Buri Palace waives admission fees}}</ref>

Bangkok Yai District Office used to be located in the area of [[Wat Hong Rattanaram]], another prominent temple in this subdistrict in the year 1915. Until the year 1988, it moved out to be situated at the current location is on [[Ratchadaphisek Road]] near [[Tha Phra Intersection]] in the area of Wat Tha Phra Subdistrict.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bangkok.go.th/bangkokyai/page/sub/5453/%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9B%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B2|title=ประวัติความเป็นมา|trans-title=Historical|work=Bangkok|language=thai|access-date=2019-10-17|archive-date=2016-06-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611202231/http://www.bangkok.go.th/bangkokyai/page/sub/5453/%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9B%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B2|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Geography== Wat Arun is the eastern part of the district surrounded by water except on the west side, [[Itsaraphap Road]] is the dividing line between its area and Wat Tha Phra.

Neighbouring subdistricts are (from the north clockwise): [[Siriraj Subdistrict|Siriraj]] and [[Ban Chang Lo]] of Bangkok Noi District (across [[Khlong Mon]]), [[Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang]] of [[Phra Nakhon]] District (across Chao Phraya River), [[Wat Kanlaya]] of Thon Buri District (across Khlong Bangkok Yai), and Wat Tha Phra in its district.<ref name=bang>{{cite web|url=http://cpd.bangkok.go.th:90/web2/map/keat/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%8D%E0%B9%88.jpg|title=เขตบางกอกใหญ่|trans-title=Bangkok Yai District|language=thai|work=Bsa.or.th|access-date=2019-10-17|archive-date=2017-07-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702061636/http://cpd.bangkok.go.th:90/web2/map/keat/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%8D%E0%B9%88.jpg|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Places== [[file:0000138 - ป้อมวิไชยประสิทธิ์.jpg|thumb|250px|Wichai Prasit Fort.]] [[file:พระราชวังเดิม เขตบางกอกใหญ่ กรุงเทพมหานคร (36).JPG|thumb|250px|The gate of Thonburi Palace.]] Since it is a historic area, it is therefore full of many ancient and historical sites, consisting of Thonburi Palace, also known as Phra Racha Wang Derm (Old Palace) in Thai, the former lodging of King Taksin next to the Wat Arun and [[Wichai Prasit Fort]], the old fort that used to protect Bangkok, it was built since the reign of King [[Narai]] of Ayutthaya era by Greek noble who served in the Ayutthaya royal court [[Constantine Phaulkon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riverofkingsbangkok.com/fort-vichai-prasit/|title=FORT VICHAI PRASIT|work=Bangkok's River of Kings|access-date=2019-10-17|archive-date=2024-07-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730011716/http://www.riverofkingsbangkok.com/fort-vichai-prasit/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=tho/>

The local prominent [[wat|temples]], in addition to Wat Arun and Wat Hong Rattanaram, include [[Wat Molilokkayaram]], formerly it was known as Wat Tai Talat since it is located at the tip of the market near Thonburi Palace, as well as Wat Khruea Wan, which is the official cremation place of the Royal Thai Navy.

Opposite to Wat Molilokkayaram, it is another ancient and important [[masajid|Muslim house of worship]] [[Tonson Mosque]]. It used to be the place where Chularatchamontri (chief of [[Islam in Thailand|Muslim in Thailand]]) Chaem Phromyong led King [[Ananda Mahidol]] (Rama VIII) to visit in 1946.

[[Royal Thai Navy Convention Center]], the official [[convention hall]] of Royal Thai Navy, it was built as the venue for the [[APEC Thailand 2003|APEC 2003]] to hold a grand dinner for the participants and as a viewing facility for the [[Royal Barge Procession]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.navyhall.com/?p=%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9B%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B2|title=ความเป็นมา|language=thai|work=Navyhall|trans-title=Historical}}</ref>

The Royal Thai Naval Institute is historic building, older than 100 years, located next to the Royal Thai Navy Convention Center. It was undergoing major renovations in 2002 along with the construction of Royal Thai Navy Convention Center.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/site/sudjitprofile/phl-ngan-phey-phaer/xakharrachnawiksphakhxngkxngthaphreux|title=อาคารราชนาวิกสภา ของกองทัพเรือ|trans-title=Building of Royal Thai Naval Institute of Royal Thai Navy|language=thai|date=2010-07-27|first= Sudjit|last=Sananwai|work=Sudjitprofile|accessdate=2019-10-17}}</ref>

[[Taweethapisek School]] is a high school for boys in Soi Itsaraphap 42 near Ratchadamnoen Commercial School. It was established on July 19, 1895 by King [[Chulalongkorn]] (Rama V) on a special occasion that he reigned for twice as much as his grandfather King [[Phutthaloetla Naphalai]] (Rama II).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.taweethapisek.ac.th/2016/?page_id=801|title=ประวัติโรงเรียน|trans-title=School's history|language=thai|work=Taweethapisek|access-date=2019-10-17|archive-date=2021-05-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516093255/https://www.taweethapisek.ac.th/2016/?page_id=801|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The area is served by the [[Itsaraphap MRT Station|Itsaraphap Station]] of the [[MRT (Bangkok)|MRT Subway]], whose [[MRT Blue Line|Blue Line]] runs under the Itsaraphap Road near Wat Hong Rattanaram and historic Muslim quarters [[Kudi Charoenphat]], Phadungtham Islam Mosque and [[Charoenphat Bridge]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thaipbsworld.com/4-most-marvelous-mrt-stations-in-bangkok/|work=[[Thai PBS|TPBS]]|title=Four most marvelous MRT stations in Bangkok|date=2019-07-28|accessdate=2019-10-17}}</ref>

Itsaraphap and Arun Amarin Roads considered as the main road of the area, while Wang Doem Road is a minor road.<ref name=bang/>

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[[Category:Subdistricts of Bangkok]] [[Category:Bangkok Yai district]] [[Category:Populated places on the Chao Phraya River]]