Bangkok Yai District, Administrative district in western Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangkok Yai covers 6.18 square kilometers and contains two subdistricts, Wat Arun and Wat Tha Phra, with a population of 67,768 residents.
The district emerged from changes in 1915 as Amphoe Hongsaram, received its current name in 1916, and gained official district status in 1972.
The district maintains numerous Buddhist temples, including Wat Arun temple, where religious ceremonies and meditation practices occur throughout the year.
The Tha Phra MRT station connects residents to Bangkok's transportation network, while multiple schools and government offices serve the local population.
The area traces its name to Khlong Bangkok Yai, a former section of the Chao Phraya River that changed course through canal construction in 1522.
GPS coordinates: 13.73939,100.48543
Latest update: March 9, 2025 23:05
Wat Arun
610 m
Phra Racha Wang Derm
604 m
Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan
284 m
Wat Intharam Worawihan
1.8 km
Wat Kalayanamitr
643 m
Wichai Prasit Fort
658 m
Wat Pradu Chimphli
2.4 km
Wat Moli Lokkayaram
492 m
Wat Ratchasittharam Ratchaworawiharn
289 m
Wat Khruea Wan Worawihan
790 m
Wat Sangkrachai
704 m
Wat Tha Phra
1.4 km
Wat Ratchakhrue
2 km
Bang Luang Mosque
450 m
Wat Chinorasaram
1 km
Ton Son Mosque
359 m
Wat Khuha Sawan
2.7 km
Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market
2.5 km
Wat Welu Rachin
1.5 km
Wat Pradu Nai Songtham
2.1 km
Wat Pradittharam
703 m
Wat Nuan Noradit Worawihan
2.6 km
Wat Kamphaeng Bang Chak
2.6 km
Wat Hiran Ruchi Worawihan
1.3 km
Khlong Dan
2.4 km
Wat Di Duat
1.2 km
Wat Khrut
1.2 km
Wat Nak Klang
690 mReviews
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