Thon Buri
Thon Buri (pron) 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.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Official Name — Thon Buri • Native Name — ธนบุรี • Settlement Type — District • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Name — Thailand • Subdivision Type1 — Province • Subdivision Name1 — Bangkok • Subdivision Type2 — Seat • Subdivision Name2 — Bang Yi Ruea • Subdivision Type3 — Khwaeng • Subdivision Name3 — 7 • Established Title — District established • Area Total Km2 — 8.551 • Population Total — 109482 • Population As Of — 2017 • Population Density Km2 — 12,803.41 • Timezone — ICT • Utc Offset — +7 • Postal Code Type — Postal code • Postal Code — 10600 • Geocode — 1015
History
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. 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. 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. • Illustration — Phra Phuttha Trairattananayok, also familiarly known as Luang Pho To or Samphokong principle Buddha of Wat Kanlayanamit
Administration
Administration
The district is divided into seven sub-districts (khwaeng). • No.||Name||Thai||Area (km 2)||Map • Wat Kanlaya — วัดกัลยาณ์ — 0.785 — • Hiran Ruchi — หิรัญรูจี — 0.691 • Bang Yi Ruea — บางยี่เรือ — 1.523 • Bukkhalo — บุคคโล — 1.210 • Talat Phlu — ตลาดพลู — 1.823 • Dao Khanong — ดาวคะนอง — 1.289 • Samre — สำเหร่ — 1.230 • Total|| 8.551
Places
Places
• Taksin Monument and Wongwian Yai (วงเวียนใหญ่) (technically the monument lies on Khlong San side of boundary between Thon Buri and Khlong San Districts) • Santa Cruz Church • Wat Kanlayanamit • Wat Intharam • Wat Prayurawongsawat • First Presbyterian Church, Samray
Transportation
Transportation
• Wongwian Yai is a major bus hub on the west side of the Chao Phraya River. • The district is served by a few BTS Skytrain stations on Silom Line: Wongwian Yai station (lies near the border between Thon Buri and Khlong San districts), Pho Nimit, Talad Phlu and Wutthakat.
Health
Health
• Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital, Royal Thai Navy
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- TaksinAuthor
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