Bang Phli, Administrative district in Samut Prakan, Thailand
Bang Phli is an administrative district in Samut Prakan province that covers six sub-districts containing residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and traditional markets. The area sits near sea level and encompasses some of Thailand's most important transportation infrastructure.
The area has roots in the Khmer period between the 5th and 12th centuries, with local place names still bearing traces of this ancient heritage. The region later developed as an important trade route connecting Bangkok to Thailand's eastern coastal areas.
The annual Lotus Flower Festival in October brings locals together for a ceremonial boat procession carrying the revered Luang Poh To Buddha statue along the Khlong Samrong waterway. The event shows how water-based traditions and religious devotion remain central to community life in the area.
The district connects directly to Bangkok via the Bang Na-Chonburi Expressway and sits next to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand's primary international hub. Visiting early in the morning or late afternoon allows for easier navigation through the area.
The Bang Phli floating market preserves more than a hundred wooden shophouses lining the canal in their original form, continuing a centuries-old trading custom. Visitors can still witness merchants selling goods directly from their boats along the water.
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