Khlong Tan

Khlong Tan (Thai: คลองตัน, pronounced [kʰlɔ̄ːŋ tān]) is an intersection including neighbourhood in Bangkok's Suan Luang sub-district, Suan Luang district. It's crossroads of Phetchaburi, Ramkhamhaeng, Phatthanakan, and Sukhumvit 71 (Pridi Banomyong) roads. It's considered to be the end of Phetchaburi and the beginning of Ramkhamhaeng roads.

History

The name "Khong Tan" is the name of a section of Khlong Saen Saep that flows through this area. The longest canal in Thailand with distance is 72 km (about 44 mi) from the center of Bangkok to the east in Chachoengsao province. Khlong Saen Saep was built in the reign of King Nangklao (Rama III) in the early Rattanakosin period. Most of the workers are Muslims from southern Thailand, including the Malay Peninsula. When the canal is finished he allowed these Muslims to settle down the length of the canal, ranging from the current Bobae area in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district hereafter. It's assumed that the word "Khlong Tan" comes from the word "Kalantan" (กลันตัน), which means Kelantan State in Malaysia, which is their native place.[1]

Characteristics

Currently, Khlong Tan intersection there's an overpass. It connects Phetchaburi and Phatthanakan roads.

References

  1. ↑ Pinij Nakorn (2009-04-13). "เลือดเนื้อเหงื่อไคล ปมไหม ของแขกจามในสยามประเทศ". TPBS (in Thai). Retrieved 2018-04-07.

Coordinates: 13°44′27.56″N 100°36′02.82″E / 13.7409889°N 100.6007833°E / 13.7409889; 100.6007833

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