Khlong San district


Khlong San is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. On the west bank of Chao Phraya River, its neighboring districts across the river are Phra Nakhon, Samphanthawong, Bang Rak, Sathon, and Bang Kho Laem. On the west side of the river, the only land neighbor is Thon Buri district.

History

Khlong San is one of the oldest districts of Bangkok with a long history. Its name comes from a khlong that runs through the area, called "Khlong San" or "Khlong Prasan". It starts from the Chao Phraya River and flows toward Khlong Somdet Chao Phraya Ong Noi in front of Wat Phichai Yat, connecting with several other canals such as Khlong Wat Thong Thammachat, Khlong Wat Thong Nopphakhun, and Khlong Lat Ya. All of these were waterways passing through the local orchards. The most famous fruit of Khlong San was longkong. Around 70 to 80 years ago, many of the canals were excavated and replaced by roads such as Lat Ya, Prajadhipok, and Khlong San Roads; now known collectively as Somdet Chao Phraya Road.
Khlong San was called, in chronological order, Amphoe Bang Lamphu Lang, Amphoe Buppharam, and Amphoe Khlong San when it was part of Thonburi Province. Its status was changed to king amphoe in 1938 and back to amphoe again in 1957 due to population changes. It became part of Bangkok after the merging of Thonburi and Phra Nakhon Provinces in 1971.
Khlong San was originally the terminus of the Maeklong Railway, but the line was cut back to Wongwian Yai in 1961 to ease traffic congestion.

Administration

The district is divided into four sub-districts.

Places

Transportation

Health

Notable people