Pom Prap Sattru Phai
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Pom Prap Sattru Phai is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok
, Thailand
. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Dusit
, Ratchathewi
, Pathum Wan
, Bang Rak
, Samphanthawong
, and Phra Nakhon
.
s. Later, two of the original 25, Sam Yod and Nang Loeng were merged into Pom Prap Sattru Phai.
The district was named after a fort (Pom in Thai) near Nang Loeng market. The fort was one of the eight new forts built along Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem during King Rama V. The fort was torn down long ago.
The district is sub-divided into 5 sub-districts (Kwaeng).
(วัดสระเกศ) is probably the best known place in Pom Prap Sattru Phai. Total height at 63.6 m, it is easily seen from surrounding area. The chedi
on the top is accessible via stair circling up around the mount. The construction of Golden Mount begun during King Rama III but suffered from foundation stability problem. It is eventually finished during King Rama V.
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
(วัดมังกรกมลาวาส) or Wat Leng Noei Yi (วัดเล่งเน่ยยี่) is the most famous Mahayana
temple in Chinatown
Bangkok. It is crowded on special days such as Chinese New Year
and Chinese Vegetarian Food Festival (in the 9th lunar month). The temple holds annual The Krajat (เทกระจาด) to donate food and consumer goods to the poor in the 7th lunar month.
Tai Hong Kong Shrine (ศาลเจ้าไต้ฮงกง) is a Chinese shrine built to honor Tai Hong (1582-1670). Lived in Guangdong
, he helped people by giving food to the poor, treatment to the ill, and funeral to the dead who has no relatives. A group of merchants immigrated to Bangkok from China followed the same path. With donation from King Rama VI, the shrine is established. Later in 1937 Poh Teck Tunk Foundation is formed for rescue and charity work. It is located opposite to the shrine on Phlapphla Chai Road.
Other prominent temples in the district includes Wat Thepsirin (also written Wat Depsirin) and Wat Phlapphla Chai.
Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium holding traditional Thai boxing matches is the alternative boxing stadium to Lumphini Boxing Stadium.
Varadis Palace is the former residence of Prince Damrong Rajanubhab
. Built in 1911 by the German architect Karl Dohring, it is located within a large garden. After being restored in 1996, it now houses the Prince Damrong Rachanupab Museum and Library.
Bobae Market (ตลาดโบ๊เบ๊) is a major low-cost cloth selling area. It is located on a section of Krung Kasem Road between Lan Luang Road and Bamrung Mueang Road on the northeast border of the district. The area is currently under renovation by Bangkok Metropolis Administration and the market is not open for trade.
festival. Ferris wheel
s, shooting galleries, Sao Noi Tok Nam (สาวน้อยตกน้ำ, literally little lady falling into water) are popular activities. Sao Noi Tok Nam is a dunk tank
, played by throwing balls to hit target. And if the target is hit, the lady sitting next to the target will be dropped from her platform into a trough of water. There are also freak shows such as Mia Ngu (เมียงู, lit. snake's wife) with a woman living with a python.
. The route begins at the stop near the Golden Mount and ends at Pratu Nam in Pathum Wan
/Ratchathewi
, there passengers can change boat to further destinations.
An extension of Bangkok Skytrain
from National Stadium station is planned with two stations within Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, one near Huachiew Hospital and another near the Golden Mount.
operates the Larn Luang Office in Pom Prap Sattru Phai. The office used to be the head office of Thai Airways Company.
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Dusit
Dusit
Dusit is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand.The district forms the main administrative center of Thailand, as both the national parliament as well as the royal palace are located in this district, as well as several ministries...
, Ratchathewi
Ratchathewi
Ratchathewi is a district in central Bangkok, Thailand. It is also name of a BTS Skytrain station.Neighboring districts are Phaya Thai, Din Daeng, Huai Khwang, Watthana, Pathum Wan, Pom Prap Sattru Phai and Dusit.-History:...
, Pathum Wan
Pathum Wan
Pathum Wan or Pathumwan is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by six other districts : Ratchathewi , Watthana, Khlong Toei, Sathon, Bang Rak, Pom Prap Sattru Phai , and Dusit.-History:The district was established in 1914...
, Bang Rak
Bang Rak
Bang Rak is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by four other districts : Pathum Wan, Sathon, Khlong San , and Samphanthawong. It was established in 1912.-History:...
, Samphanthawong
Samphanthawong
Samphanthawong is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. Regarded as Bangkok's Chinatown, it is the smallest district in area but has the highest population density of Bangkok's districts...
, and Phra Nakhon
Phra Nakhon
Phra Nakhon is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is the central district of Bangkok, including the Rattanakosin Island...
.
History
Pom Prap Sattru Phai is an old district established back in 1915 when old administration of Bangkok were overhauled and replaced by 25 amphoeAmphoe
An amphoe is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as district, amphoe make up the provinces, and are analogous to a county seat...
s. Later, two of the original 25, Sam Yod and Nang Loeng were merged into Pom Prap Sattru Phai.
The district was named after a fort (Pom in Thai) near Nang Loeng market. The fort was one of the eight new forts built along Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem during King Rama V. The fort was torn down long ago.
Administration
| 1. | Pom Prap | ป้อมปราบ |
| 2. | Wat Thepsirin | วัดเทพศิรินทร์ |
| 3. | Khlong Mahanak | คลองมหานาค |
| 4. | Ban Bat | บ้านบาตร |
| 5. | Wat Sommanat | วัดโสมนัส |
Places
The Golden Mount (ภูเขาทอง or พระบรมบรรพต) inside Wat SaketWat Saket
Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan is a Buddhist temple in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, Bangkok, Thailand.The temple dates back to Ayutthaya era, when it was called Wat Sakae. King Rama I renovated the temple and renamed it to Wat Saket....
(วัดสระเกศ) is probably the best known place in Pom Prap Sattru Phai. Total height at 63.6 m, it is easily seen from surrounding area. The chedi
Stupa
A stupa is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the remains of Buddha, used by Buddhists as a place of worship....
on the top is accessible via stair circling up around the mount. The construction of Golden Mount begun during King Rama III but suffered from foundation stability problem. It is eventually finished during King Rama V.
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat , previously known as Wat Leng Noei Yi , is the largest and most important Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand...
(วัดมังกรกมลาวาส) or Wat Leng Noei Yi (วัดเล่งเน่ยยี่) is the most famous Mahayana
Mahayana
Mahāyāna is one of the two main existing branches of Buddhism and a term for classification of Buddhist philosophies and practice...
temple in Chinatown
Chinatown
A Chinatown is an ethnic enclave of overseas Chinese people, although it is often generalized to include various Southeast Asian people. Chinatowns exist throughout the world, including East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Americas, Australasia, and Europe. Binondo's Chinatown located in Manila,...
Bangkok. It is crowded on special days such as Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year – often called Chinese Lunar New Year although it actually is lunisolar – is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It is an all East and South-East-Asia celebration...
and Chinese Vegetarian Food Festival (in the 9th lunar month). The temple holds annual The Krajat (เทกระจาด) to donate food and consumer goods to the poor in the 7th lunar month.
Tai Hong Kong Shrine (ศาลเจ้าไต้ฮงกง) is a Chinese shrine built to honor Tai Hong (1582-1670). Lived in Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...
, he helped people by giving food to the poor, treatment to the ill, and funeral to the dead who has no relatives. A group of merchants immigrated to Bangkok from China followed the same path. With donation from King Rama VI, the shrine is established. Later in 1937 Poh Teck Tunk Foundation is formed for rescue and charity work. It is located opposite to the shrine on Phlapphla Chai Road.
Other prominent temples in the district includes Wat Thepsirin (also written Wat Depsirin) and Wat Phlapphla Chai.
Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium holding traditional Thai boxing matches is the alternative boxing stadium to Lumphini Boxing Stadium.
Varadis Palace is the former residence of Prince Damrong Rajanubhab
Damrong Rajanubhab
Ditsawarakuman Damrong Rajanubhab was the founder of the modern Thai education system as well as the modern provincial administration...
. Built in 1911 by the German architect Karl Dohring, it is located within a large garden. After being restored in 1996, it now houses the Prince Damrong Rachanupab Museum and Library.
Markets
Khlong Thom (คลองถม) is an area selling electrical and electronics products. Lots of other second hand goods, sometimes stolen, are available from Saturday night to Sunday morning.Bobae Market (ตลาดโบ๊เบ๊) is a major low-cost cloth selling area. It is located on a section of Krung Kasem Road between Lan Luang Road and Bamrung Mueang Road on the northeast border of the district. The area is currently under renovation by Bangkok Metropolis Administration and the market is not open for trade.
Festival
Although traditional Thai temple fair (งานวัด) is not commonly seen nowadays. It is held every year at the Golden Mount close to Loy KrathongLoy Krathong
Loi Krathong is a festival celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma .-Overview:...
festival. Ferris wheel
Ferris wheel
A Ferris wheel is a nonbuilding structure consisting of a rotating upright wheel with passenger cars attached to the rim in such a way that as the wheel turns, the cars are kept upright, usually by gravity.Some of the largest and most modern Ferris wheels have cars mounted on...
s, shooting galleries, Sao Noi Tok Nam (สาวน้อยตกน้ำ, literally little lady falling into water) are popular activities. Sao Noi Tok Nam is a dunk tank
Dunk tank
A dunk tank, also known as a dunking booth or dunking machine, is an attraction mainly used in funfairs, fundraisers, and personal parties. Basically, a dunk tank consists of a large tank of water, over which a seat is suspended...
, played by throwing balls to hit target. And if the target is hit, the lady sitting next to the target will be dropped from her platform into a trough of water. There are also freak shows such as Mia Ngu (เมียงู, lit. snake's wife) with a woman living with a python.
Transportation
Besides the usual road transportation, boat service runs along Khlong Maha Nak (คลองมหานาค) and Khlong Saen SaebKhlong Saen Saeb
Khlong Saen Saeb is a canal in central Thailand, connecting the Chao Phraya River to Prachin Buri and Chachoengsao. A portion of the canal is used for public transport by an express boat service in Bangkok...
. The route begins at the stop near the Golden Mount and ends at Pratu Nam in Pathum Wan
Pathum Wan
Pathum Wan or Pathumwan is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by six other districts : Ratchathewi , Watthana, Khlong Toei, Sathon, Bang Rak, Pom Prap Sattru Phai , and Dusit.-History:The district was established in 1914...
/Ratchathewi
Ratchathewi
Ratchathewi is a district in central Bangkok, Thailand. It is also name of a BTS Skytrain station.Neighboring districts are Phaya Thai, Din Daeng, Huai Khwang, Watthana, Pathum Wan, Pom Prap Sattru Phai and Dusit.-History:...
, there passengers can change boat to further destinations.
An extension of Bangkok Skytrain
Bangkok Skytrain
The Bangkok Mass Transit System, commonly known as the BTS Skytrain , is an elevated rapid transit system in Bangkok, Thailand. It is operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited under a concession granted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration...
from National Stadium station is planned with two stations within Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, one near Huachiew Hospital and another near the Golden Mount.
Economy
Thai Airways InternationalThai Airways International
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is the national flag carrier and largest airline of Thailand. Formed in 1988, the airline's headquarters are located in Chatuchak District, Bangkok, and operates out of Suvarnabhumi Airport. Thai is a founding member of the Star Alliance. Thai is a...
operates the Larn Luang Office in Pom Prap Sattru Phai. The office used to be the head office of Thai Airways Company.
External links
- Official website of the district (Thai only)
- BMA website with the touristical landmarks of Pom Prap Sattru Phai
- Golden mount fair at The Manager. (Thai only)
- Wat Mangkon Kamalawat home page (Thai only)
- Poh Teck Tung Foundation home page (Thai only)