Khlong Toei (also Klong Toey , Thai : คลองเตย , pronounced [kʰlɔ̄ːŋ tɤ̄ːj] ) is a district in central Bangkok , long known for its slum . It is bordered by the Chao Phraya River and contains major port facilities. It is also the site of a major market, the Khlong Toei Market .
16-570: Neighboring districts are (clockwise from the north): Watthana , Phra Khanong , Phra Pradaeng district of Samut Prakan province (across the Chao Phraya ), Yan Nawa , Sathon , and Pathum Wan . The area has a history dating back to the ninth century as a port to cities upstream along the Chao Phraya River , such as Pak Nam Phra Pradaeng (Thai: เมืองปากน้ำพระประแดง) (as opposed to the current Phra Pradaeng district ) built during
32-503: A continuation of Rama I and Phloen Chit Roads which span Pathum Wan District . Starting from where the boundaries of the districts of Khlong Toei , Pathum Wan and Watthana meet, it runs the entire length of the border between Khlong Toei and Watthana, then passes through Phra Khanong and Bang Na districts. It then crosses the border between Bangkok and Samut Prakan Province and subsequently continues east through Chachoengsao Province , south through Chonburi Province skirting
48-544: A large portion of Khlong Toei canal was filled to expand the Rama IV Road surface. The area was once part of the Phra Khanong district , but on 9 November 1989 it was separated to form the new Khlong Toei District. Originally Khlong Toei consisted of six sub-districts, three of which later formed the new Watthana district (announced on 14 October 1997, effective 6 March 1998). The squatted informal settlement
64-402: A small portion of On Nut (Sukhumvit 77). The emblem of the district shows a pavilion, which refers to the residence of Princess Galyani Vadhana, the name patron of the district. Also the red colour refers to the princess, as red is the day colour of her birthday. The golden rays of light extending from the roof of the pavilion are said to symbolise her divine grace to all Thais. The lotus shape
80-714: Is a major road in Thailand , and a major surface road of Bangkok and other cities. It follows a coastal route from Bangkok to Khlong Yai District , Trat border to Koh Kong , Cambodia . Sukhumvit Road is named after the fifth chief of the Department of Highways, Phra Bisal Sukhumvit . It is one of the four major highways of Thailand, along with Phahonyothin Road (Highway 1), Mittraphap Road (Highway 2) and Phetkasem Road (Highway 4). Sukhumvit Road begins in Bangkok, as
96-488: Is built on top of Sukhumvit Road (including Rama I and Phloen Chit Roads) from Siam to Kheha station. The Sois are numbered from west to east, with odd numbers branching off north-east of Sukhumvit, and even numbers branching off south-west. The area between Sukhumvit Soi 1 and Sukhumvit Soi 63 is popular as residential area for western expatriates. Japanese nationals tend to prefer from Soi 21 Asok intersection upwards, especially Soi Thong Lo . Rentals tend to be higher in
112-588: Is in Khlong Toei. Watthana district Watthana or Vadhana ( Thai : วัฒนา , pronounced [wát.tʰā.nāː] ) is one of the 50 districts ( khet ) of Bangkok , Thailand . Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise): Ratchathewi , Huai Khwang , Suan Luang , Phra Khanong , Khlong Toei , and Pathum Wan . Watthana became a separate district by splitting from Khlong Toei in 1998 to provide better service to its population. The district obtained its name from Princess Galyani Vadhana ,
128-636: Is supposed to be an offering to pay respect to the princess. Several international schools are in Watthana District, including The American School of Bangkok 's Sukhumvit campus; Anglo Singapore International School 's Anglo campus; Ekamai International School ; NIST International School ; and Wells International Kindergarten's Thong Lor campus. Sukhumvit Road Sukhumvit Road ( Thai : ถนนสุขุมวิท , RTGS : Thanon Sukhumwit , pronounced [tʰā.nǒn sùʔ.kʰǔm.wít] ), or Highway 3 ( Thai : ทางหลวงแผ่นดินหมายเลข 3 ),
144-666: The Khao Khiao Massif , east through Rayong Province , south-east through Chanthaburi Province , and ends at Ban Hat Lek village in Trat Province . In Chonburi Province it passes through the towns of Chonburi , Laem Chabang , Bang Lamung township , Si Racha , and Pattaya . In the capital, Sukhumvit Road serves as a main commercial street, and this section is often congested, even at late evening or early morning hours. The Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway has an exit at Soi 1. Ratchadaphisek Road crosses Sukhumvit at
160-807: The Asok (Asoke) intersection. The Sukhumvit area of Bangkok is easily accessible on the Sukhumvit line of the BTS Skytrain , which runs from Khu Khot in Lam Luk Ka , Pathum Thani through the Silom Line interchange at Siam up to Kheha in the centre of Samut Prakan province . The MRT 's Sukhumvit Station interchanges with the Skytrain at Asok. The Eastern portion of the Sukhumvit Line
176-507: The King Phutthayotfa Chulalok period. Khlong Thanon Trong (Thai: คลองถนนตรง) was a khlong (canal) and a parallel road built by King Mongkut around 1857. Later, different sections of the canal became known as Khlong Toei and Khlong Hua Lamphong. Khlong Toei means 'the canal of pandan ', as the plant grew along the southern bank of the canal. The road was renamed Rama IV Road by King Vajiravudh in 1919. In 1947,
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#1732797946903192-963: The addition of "nuea" (north) in Watthana District. Khlong Toei Port , also known as Bangkok Port , was formerly Thailand's only major port for sea transportation of cargo. Its construction began in 1938 and finished after World War II . The port is on the Chao Phraya River, not far from the Gulf of Thailand . Due to its limited capacity and traffic problems caused by semi-trailer trucks , many of its operations have moved to Laem Chabang Port in Chonburi province since its opening in July 1981. The following places of interest were formerly in Khlong Toei District: The Sacred Heart Convent School
208-503: The area between Sukhumvit Road and Khlong Saen Saep , Watthana is one of the commercial districts in Bangkok, with many condominiums and hotels. Expatriates of many nationalities reside there. Besides the eastbound Sukhumvit, prominent roads in the district include several odd-numbered sois (branch roads) from Sukhumvit: Nana Nuea (Sukhumvit 3), Asok Montri (Sukhumvit 21), Phrom Phong (Sukhumvit 39), Thong Lo (Sukhumvit 55), Ekkamai (Sukhumvit 63), Sukhumvit 71 (Pridi Banomyong) and
224-522: The elder sister of King Bhumibol Adulyadej . Watthana or Vadhana means 'development'. The area is among the most developed parts of Bangkok. On 1 January 2009, Watthana was the location of the Santika Club fire , which killed 66 and injured 222. The district is divided into three sub-districts ( khwaeng ), from west to east: They are all named by adding Nuea, meaning North, to the corresponding subdistricts in Khlong Toei district. Encompassing
240-645: The even numbered streets between Soi 8 and Soi 28 and in the odd numbered streets between Soi 15 and Soi 39. Soi 12 is occupied mainly by Indian expatriates. The beginning of Soi 12 also has a Koreatown with several Korean restaurants and grocery stores. Koreatown is across the road from the Korean Cultural Centre. The areas of Soi Cowboy (between Soi 21, also known as Asok Montri Road , and Soi 23) and Nana Entertainment Plaza (Soi 4) are packed full of gogo bars and other places of prostitution . Restaurants of various levels of luxury exist all along
256-499: Was surveyed in 1971 and is one of the largest slums in Bangkok. In 2006, it was estimated that between 80,000 and 100,000 people live there. The district is divided into three subdistricts ( khwaeng ). From west to east, these are: Khlong Toei is both the name of a subdistrict and the district in which it lies. Phra Khanong is both a subdistrict of Khlong Toei and a district on its own, with only subdistrict Bang Chak. Furthermore, all three subdistricts listed above have counterparts with
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