Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen

Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen (Thai: ปากคลองภาษีเจริญ, pronounced [pàːk kʰlɔ̄ːŋ pʰāː.sǐː t͡ɕā.rɤ̄ːn]) is a khwaeng (sub-district) of Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok's Thonburi side.

Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen

ปากคลองภาษีเจริญ
Khwaeng
Khlong Bangkok Yai, also known as Khlong Bang Luang and Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market.
Country Thailand
ProvinceBangkok
KhetPhasi Charoen
Population
 (2018)
 • Total14,778
 • Density7,786.09/km2 (20,165.9/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
10160
TIS 1099102209

Geography

Its name "Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen" meaning "mouth of Phasi Charoen canal", because it is the confluence of the three khlongs (canals) Phasi Charoen, Chak Phra, and Bangkok Yai, regarded as the beginning of Khlong Phasi Charoen include the nearby area, also with a Khlong Dan that intersects with Khlong Bangkok Yai as well.[1]

The area is the southeast part of the district, with a total area of 0.50 km2 (0.19 mi2), it is considered the smallest sub-district of the district.[2]

Neighboring subdistricts are (from the north clockwise): Khuha Sawan and Bang Chak in its district, Wat Tha Phra of Bangkok Yai District, Talat Phlu of Thon Buri District, and Bang Wa in its district.[3]

Phet Kasem Road is the main road. Ratchaphruek and Thoet Thai Roads are classified as minor road.

Bang Phai is a popular name used to call this area (shares with Khuha Sawan).

Places
  • Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen
  • Wat Nang Chi Chotikaram
  • Wat Nuannoradit
  • Wat Absorn Sawan
  • Wat Nakprok
  • Wat Thong Sala Ngarm
  • Wat Kamphaeng Bang Chak
  • Wat Pradu Bang Chak
  • Wat Pleang
  • Phyathai 3 Hospital
  • Bang Wa BTS Station
  • Phet Kasem Interchange
  • Seni Market
  • Bangphai General Hospital
  • Phai Thong Niwet Village
  • Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market
  • Bang Phai MRT Station
  • Bang Phai Bridge[3]

References
  1. Bandit Chulasai & Ratchada Chotepanit, เขตคลองภาษีเจริญ (Khlong Phasi Charoen District), Matichon, Vol. 42 Isuue 15134 (Sunday 18 August 2019) Thai: ภาษาไทย
  2. "ข้อมูลทั่วไปของเขต" [General information of the district]. Bangkok (in Thai).
  3. "Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen". Google map.

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