Phasi Charoen District
Phasi Charoen (Thai: ภาษีเจริญ, pronounced [pʰāː.sǐː t͡ɕā.rɤ̄ːn]) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Taling Chan, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Yai, Thon Buri, Chom Thong, Bang Bon, and Bang Khae.
Phasi Charoen ภาษีเจริญ | |
|---|---|
 Khlong Phasi Charoen near Bang Wa BTS station | |
 Khet location in Bangkok | |
| Coordinates: 13°42′53″N 100°26′14″E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Seat | Bang Wa |
| Khwaeng | 7 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.834 km2 (6.886 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 126,824[1] |
| • Density | 7,111.36/km2 (18,418.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 10160 |
| Geocode | 1022 |
History
The name of the district came from a canal, Khlong Phasi Charoen (คลองภาษีเจริญ), linking Tha Chin River to Khlong Bangkok Yai. The canal project was initiated by Phra Phasi Sombat Boribun (พระภาษีสมบัติบริบูรณ์), who later became Phraya Phison Sombat Boribun (พระยาพิสณฑ์สมบัติบริบูรณ์). Originally Phasi Charoen proposed to fund the project in exchange for the right to collect tolls for passage. It was approved by King Mongkut, however, with the fund given via tax deduction from the amount Phra Phasi Sombat Boriboon had to collect, thus making the canal toll-free. Construction began in 1866 and was completed in 1872 and the canal was named after the man who had overseen the project.
The district was established as Amphoe Phasi Charoen in 1899. It became Khet Phasi Charoen in 1972.
Administration
The district is divided into seven sub-districts (khwaeng).
| 1. | Bang Wa | บางหว้า | |
| 2. | Bang Duan | บางด้วน | |
| 3. | Bang Chak | บางจาก | |
| 4. | Bang Waek | บางแวก | |
| 5. | Khlong Khwang | คลองขวาง | |
| 6. | Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen | ปากคลองภาษีเจริญ | |
| 7. | Khuha Sawan | คูหาสวรรค์ |
Places
- Wat Pak Nam Phasi Charoen (วัดปากน้ำภาษีเจริญ)
- Wat Apson Sawan (วัดอัปสรสวรรค์)
- Wat Nang Chi Worawihan (วัดนางชีวรวิหาร)
- Wat Nuan Noradit Worawihan (วัดนวลนรดิศวรวิหาร)
- Wat Nimmanoradi (วัดนิมมานรดี)
- Wat Thong Sala Ngarm (วัดทองศาลางาม)
- Wat Khuha Sawan (วัดคูหาสวรรค์)
- Wat Chan Pradittharam (วัดจันทร์ประดิษฐาราม)
- Wat Ko Non (วัดโคนอน)
- Wat Ang Kaew (วัดอ่างแก้ว)
- Wat Rang Bua (วัดรางบัว)
- Wat Chai Chimplee (วัดไชยฉิมพลี)
- Chao Pho Sua Shrine (ศาลเจ้าพ่อเสือ)
- Siam University (มหาวิทยาลัยสยาม)
- Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market (ตลาดน้ำคลองบางหลวง) and Baan Sinlapin (บ้านศิลปิน)
Shopping
Transportation
- The district is served by Bangkok Skytrain Bang Wa station.
- There is also Khlong Phasi Charoen boat service running along Khlong Phasi Charoen with one of the pier connected with Bang Wa BTS station.
References
- "Population and House Report for Year 2017". Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 2018-04-01. (Search page)
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