Pom Prap Sattru Phai is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of
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Pathum WanPathum Wan or Pathumwan is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by six other districts : Ratchathewi , Watthana, Khlong Toei, Sathon, Bang Rak, Pom Prap Sattru Phai , and Dusit.-History:The district was established in 1914...
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Pom Prap Sattru Phai is an old district established back in 1915 when old administration of Bangkok were overhauled and replaced by 25
amphoeAn amphoe is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as district, amphoe make up the provinces. Amphoe are further subdivided into tambon....
s. Later, two of the original 25, Sam Yod and Nang Loeng were merged into Pom Prap Sattru Phai.
The district was named after a fort (
Pom in Thai) near Nang Loeng market.
Pom Prap Sattru Phai is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of
BangkokBangkok is the capital, largest urban area and primary city of Thailand. Known in Thai as Krung Thep Mahanakhon , or กรุงเทพฯ Krung Thep for short, it was a small trading post at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River during the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It came to the forefront of Siam when it was given the...
,
ThailandThe Kingdom of Thailand is an independent country that lies in the heart of Southeast Asia.It is bordered to the north by Laos and Burma, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and Burma...
. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise)
DusitDusit is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand.The district forms the main administrative center of Thailand, as both the national parliament as well as the royal palace are located in this district, as well as several ministries...
,
RatchathewiRatchathewi is a district in central Bangkok, Thailand. It is also name of a BTS Skytrain station.Neighboring districts are Phaya Thai, Din Daeng, Huai Khwang, Watthana, Pathum Wan, Pom Prap Sattru Phai and Dusit.-History:...
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Pathum WanPathum Wan or Pathumwan is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by six other districts : Ratchathewi , Watthana, Khlong Toei, Sathon, Bang Rak, Pom Prap Sattru Phai , and Dusit.-History:The district was established in 1914...
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Bang RakBang Rak or Bangrak is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by four other districts : Pathum Wan, Sathon, Khlong San , and Samphanthawong. It was established in 1912.-History:There are two theories about the district name Bang Rak...
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SamphanthawongSamphanthawong is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. Regarded as Bangkok's Chinatown, it is the smallest district in area but has the highest population density of Bangkok's districts...
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Phra NakhonPhra Nakhon is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is the central district of Bangkok, including the Rattanakosin Island...
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History
Pom Prap Sattru Phai is an old district established back in 1915 when old administration of Bangkok were overhauled and replaced by 25
amphoeAn amphoe is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as district, amphoe make up the provinces. Amphoe are further subdivided into tambon....
s. Later, two of the original 25, Sam Yod and Nang Loeng were merged into Pom Prap Sattru Phai.
The district was named after a fort (
Pom in Thai) near Nang Loeng market. The fort was one of the eight new forts built along Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem during King Rama V. The fort was torn down long ago.
Places
The
Golden Mount (ภูเขาทอง or พระบรมบรรพต) inside
Wat SaketWat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan is a Buddhist temple in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, Bangkok, Thailand....
(วัดสระเกศ) is probably the best known place in Pom Prap Sattru Phai. Total height at 63.6 m, it is easily seen from surrounding area. The
chediA stupa is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, once thought to be places of Buddhist worship, typically the remains of a Buddha or saint...
on the top is accessible via stair circling up around the mount. The construction of Golden Mount begun during King Rama III but suffered from foundation stability problem. It is eventually finished during King Rama V.
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (วัดมังกรกมลาวาส) or
Wat Leng Noei Yi (วัดเล่งเน่ยยี่) is the most famous
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temple in
ChinatownA Chinatown is a section of an urban area with a large number of Chinese residents, usually outside of Greater China. Chinatowns are present throughout the world, including those in East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Americas, Australasia, and Europe....
Bangkok. It is crowded on special days such as
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and Chinese Vegetarian Food Festival (in the 9th lunar month). The temple holds annual
The Krajat (เทกระจาด) to donate food and consumer goods to the poor in the 7th lunar month.
Tai Hong Kong Shrine (ศาลเจ้าไต้ฮงกง) is a Chinese shrine built to honor Tai Hong (1582-1670). Lived in
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, he helped people by giving food to the poor, treatment to the ill, and funeral to the dead who has no relatives. A group of merchants immigrated to Bangkok from China followed the same path. With donation from King Rama VI, the shrine is established. Later in 1937 Poh Teck Tunk Foundation is formed for rescue and charity work. It is located opposite to the shrine on Phlapphla Chai Road.
Other prominent temples in the district includes
Wat Thepsirin (also written Wat Depsirin) and
Wat Phlapphla Chai.
Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium holding traditional Thai boxing matches is the alternative boxing stadium to Lumphini Boxing Stadium.
Varadis Palace is the former residence of Prince
Damrong RajanubhabDamrong Rajanubhab was the founder of the modern Thai education system as well as the modern provincial administration...
. Built in 1911 by the German architect Karl Dohring, it is located within a large garden. After being restored in 1996, it now houses the Prince Damrong Rachanupab Museum and Library.
Markets
Khlong Thom (คลองถม) is an area selling electrical and electronics products. Lots of other second hand goods, sometimes stolen, are available from Saturday night to Sunday morning.
Bobae Market (ตลาดโบ๊เบ๊) is a major low-cost cloth selling area. It is located on a section of Krung Kasem Road between Lan Luang Road and Bamrung Mueang Road on the northeast border of the district. The area is currently under renovation by Bangkok Metropolis Administration and the market is not open for trade.
Festival
Although traditional Thai temple fair (งานวัด) is not commonly seen nowadays. It is held every year at the Golden Mount close to
Loy KrathongLoy Krathong is a festival celebrated annually throughout Thailand.-Overview:Loy Krathong is held on the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November."Loi" means "to float"...
festival.
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s, shooting galleries,
Sao Noi Tok Nam (สาวน้อยตกน้ำ, literally
little lady falling into water) are popular activities. Sao Noi Tok Nam is a
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, played by throwing balls to hit target. And if the target is hit, the lady sitting next to the target will be dropped from her platform into a trough of water. There are also freak shows such as
Mia Ngu (เมียงู, lit.
snake's wife) with a woman living with a python.
Transportation
Besides the usual road transportation, boat service runs along Khlong Maha Nak (คลองมหานาค) and
Khlong Saen SaebKhlong Saen Saeb is a canal in central Thailand, connecting the Chao Phraya River to Prachin Buri and Chachoengsao. A portion of the canal is used for public transport by an express boat service in Bangkok...
. The route begins at the stop near the Golden Mount and ends at Pratu Nam in
Pathum WanPathum Wan or Pathumwan is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by six other districts : Ratchathewi , Watthana, Khlong Toei, Sathon, Bang Rak, Pom Prap Sattru Phai , and Dusit.-History:The district was established in 1914...
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RatchathewiRatchathewi is a district in central Bangkok, Thailand. It is also name of a BTS Skytrain station.Neighboring districts are Phaya Thai, Din Daeng, Huai Khwang, Watthana, Pathum Wan, Pom Prap Sattru Phai and Dusit.-History:...
, there passengers can change boat to further destinations.
An extension of
Bangkok SkytrainThe Bangkok Mass Transit System, commonly known as the BTS Skytrain , is an elevated rapid transit system in Bangkok, Thailand. It is operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited under a concession granted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration...
from National Stadium station is planned with two stations within Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, one near Huachiew Hospital and another near the Golden Mount.
Administration
The district is sub-divided into 5 sub-districts (
Kwaeng).
| 1. |
Pom Prap |
ป้อมปราบ |
| 2. |
Wat Thepsirin |
วัดเทพศิรินทร์ |
| 3. |
Khlong Mahanak |
คลองมหานาค |
| 4. |
Ban Bat |
บ้านบาตร |
| 5. |
Wat Sommanat |
วัดโสมนัส |
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