Thon Buri district

For Thonburi, the west side of Chao Phraya River part of Bangkok, and former capital, see Thonburi.

Thon Buri (Thai: ธนบุรี, pronounced [tʰōn būrīː]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. On the west bank of Chao Phraya River, it was once part of Thon Buri province. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Bangkok Yai, Phra Nakhon (across Chao Phraya River), Khlong San, Bang Kho Laem (across Chao Phraya), Rat Burana, Chom Thong, and Phasi Charoen.

Thon Buri ธนบุรี
District
Wongwian Yai area at night
District location in Bangkok
Coordinates: 13°43′30″N 100°29′9″E
Country	Thailand
Province	Bangkok
Seat	Bang Yi Ruea
Khwaeng	7
Area
• Total	8.551 km2 (3.302 sq mi)
Population  (2017)
• Total	109,482[1]
• Density	12,803.41/km2 (33,160.7/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code	10600
Geocode	1015

History

In addition to the native inhabitants, the district was settled relatively early by foreigners, first Chinese merchants, then the Portuguese after the fall of Ayutthaya to the Burmese in 1767. In addition to the Chinese and Portuguese, there were also Muslims and Mon, from Burma, as well as French priests, particularly in the neighbourhood called Kudi Chin. The area still retains many Chinese shrines, mosques, and Santa Cruz Church, the second Catholic church to be built in Thailand.^[2]

The district used to be called Ratchakhrue (ราชคฤห์) due to a nearby wat of the same name. It was renamed Bang Yi Ruea on 11 July 1916 (after the location of the new district office), and finally Thon Buri on 17 April 1939.^[3] The district then belonged to Thon Buri province. In December 1971 the province was merged with Bangkok to form the present day Bangkok metropolitan area.

Phra Phuttha Trairattananayok, also familiarly known as Luang Pho To or Samphokong principle Buddha of Wat Kanlayanamit

Administration

The district is divided into seven sub-districts (khwaeng).

No.	Name	Thai	Area (km2)	Map
1.	Wat Kanlaya	วัดกัลยาณ์	0.785
2.	Hiran Ruchi	หิรัญรูจี	0.691
3.	Bang Yi Ruea	บางยี่เรือ	1.523
4.	Bukkhalo	บุคคโล	1.210
5.	Talat Phlu	ตลาดพลู	1.823
6.	Dao Khanong	ดาวคะนอง	1.289
7.	Samre	สำเหร่	1.230
Total			8.551

Places

• Taksin Monument and Wongwian Yai (วงเวียนใหญ่) (technically the monument lies on Khlong San side of boundary between Thon Buri and Khlong San Districts)
• Santa Cruz Church
• Wat Kanlayanamit
• Wat Intharam
• Wat Prayurawongsawat
• First Presbyterian Church, Samray

Transportation

• Wongwian Yai is a major bus hub on the west side of the Chao Phraya River.
• The district is served by Bangkok Skytrain stations: Pho Nimit, Talad Phlu and Wutthakat. A Bangkok Skytrain Wongwian Yai station lies just outside Thon Buri District into Khlong San District.

Health

• Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital, Royal Thai Navy

References

1. "Population and House Report for Year 2017". Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 2018-04-01. (Search page)
2. Wancharoen, Supoj (28 April 2018). "A delicious slice of history". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
3. พระราชกฤษฎีกาเปลี่ยนนามอำเภอ กิ่งอำเภอ และตำบลบางแห่ง พุทธศักราช ๒๔๘๒ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 56 (ก): 354–364. April 17, 1939. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2009.

External links

• BMA website with Thon Buri landmarks
• Thon Buri district office (Thai)