Bukkhalo


Bukkhalo is a khwaeng of Thon Buri District, Bangkok. Its name is also the name of surrounding area.

Toponymy

The Thai word "Bukkhalo" does not have an inherent meaning on its own. However, it is believed to have originated from two words in the local Bangkok Malay dialect: "bukat", meaning whirlpool, and "lolok", which also means the same. These two words were likely combined into bukatlolok, and over time, the pronunciation gradually shortened to become Bukkhalo.
Therefore, the name "Bukkhalo" carries the underlying meaning of a place with whirlpools, which corresponds to the natural geography of the area, where Wat Bang Nam Chon and Khlong Bang Nam Chon are located.

Geography

Bukkhalo is the central area of the district.
The area is bounded by other subdistricts : Talat Phlu and Bang Yi Ruea in its district, Samre in its district, Dao Khanong in its district, respectively.

Places

Note: the local temple Wat Bang Nam Chon, indeed, it is located in the area of neighbouring Samre.