Thon Buri district

Thon Buri
ธนบุรี
Wongwian Yai area at night
Wongwian Yai area at night
District location in Bangkok
District location in Bangkok
Coordinates: 13°43′30″N 100°29′9″E / 13.72500°N 100.48583°E / 13.72500; 100.48583
CountryThailand
ProvinceBangkok
SeatBang Yi Ruea
Khwaeng7
Area
 • Total8.551 km2 (3.302 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total109,482[1]
 • Density12,803.41/km2 (33,160.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
10600
Geocode1015

Thon Buri (Thai: ธนบุรี, pronounced [tʰōn būrīː]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. On the west bank of Chao Phraya River, it was once part of Thon Buri province. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Bangkok Yai, Phra Nakhon (across Chao Phraya River), Khlong San, Bang Kho Laem (across Chao Phraya), Rat Burana, Chom Thong, and Phasi Charoen.

History

In addition to the native inhabitants, the district was settled relatively early by foreigners, first Chinese merchants, then the Portuguese after the fall of Ayutthaya to the Burmese in 1767. In addition to the Chinese and Portuguese, there were also Muslims and Mon, from Burma, as well as French priests, particularly in the neighbourhood called Kudi Chin. The area still retains many Chinese shrines, mosques, and Santa Cruz Church, the second Catholic church to be built in Thailand.[2]

The district used to be called Ratchakhrue (ราชคฤห์) due to a nearby wat of the same name. It was renamed Bang Yi Ruea on 11 July 1916 (after the location of the new district office), and finally Thon Buri on 17 April 1939.[3] The district then belonged to Thon Buri province. In December 1971 the province was merged with Bangkok to form the present day Bangkok metropolitan area.

Phra Phuttha Trairattananayok, also familiarly known as Luang Pho To or Samphokong principle Buddha of Wat Kanlayanamit

Administration

The district is divided into seven sub-districts (khwaeng).

No. Name Thai Area
(km2)
Map
1.
Wat Kanlaya วัดกัลยาณ์
0.785
Map
2.
Hiran Ruchi หิรัญรูจี
0.691
3.
Bang Yi Ruea บางยี่เรือ
1.523
4.
Bukkhalo บุคคโล
1.210
5.
Talat Phlu ตลาดพลู
1.823
6.
Dao Khanong ดาวคะนอง
1.289
7.
Samre สำเหร่
1.230
Total
8.551

Places

Transportation

Health

References

  1. ^ "Population and House Report for Year 2017". Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 2018-04-01. (Search page)
  2. ^ Wancharoen, Supoj (28 April 2018). "A delicious slice of history". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
  3. ^ พระราชกฤษฎีกาเปลี่ยนนามอำเภอ กิ่งอำเภอ และตำบลบางแห่ง พุทธศักราช ๒๔๘๒ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 56 (ก): 354–364. April 17, 1939. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2009.

External links

  • BMA website with Thon Buri landmarks
  • Thon Buri district office (Thai)
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