Si Yaek Maha Nak


Si Yaek Maha Nak is a sub-district of Dusit district, Bangkok.

History

The name Si Yaek Maha Nak means "Maha Nak Intersection" or "Maha Nak Four Corner", as it's a water intersection. This area is famous for its past floating market. The name "Maha Nak" is named after Khlong Maha Nak. The canal has a starting point at the Khlong Rop Krung, part of the old city moat, from Mahat Thai Uthit Bridge near Ratchadamnoen Avenue and then Mahakan Fort passes through to the east. In this area it cuts across Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem and flowing continuously to Ban Khrua quarter, where it became Khlong Saen Saep. All of these canals were dug in the early Rattanakosin period during the reigns of King Phutthayotfa Chulalok, Nangklao and Mongkut. It was the main transport route of the people in those days. It was the centre of travel and trade by boat and connected to Chachoengsao province by Khlong Saen Saep. It became a floating market at the end of that era.
There's an incredible story behind this area's naming of "Si Yak Maha Nak", it is due to Mae Nak Phra Khanong, Thai female ghost, and was well known as being haunted by her inflating her body to a gigantic size here. And it's rumored that King Mongkut had visited to see her..
At present, Si Yak Maha Nak remains an important marketplace, just as it was in the past. It is home to Maha Nak Market, also known as Saphan Khao Market, Bangkok's largest wholesale and retail fruit market. Additionally, it is adjacent to Bobae, a well-known wholesale and retail market for affordable clothing, located in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district.

Geography

Neighbouring sub-districts are : Suan Chitlada in its district, Thanon Phetchaburi of Ratchathewi district, Rong Mueang of Pathum Wan district, Khlong Maha Nak and Wat Sommanat of Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, respectively.
It has a total area of 0.375 km2, considered as the smallest sub-district and the southernmost area of the district.

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