Khlong Prawet Buri Rom, Canal in eastern Bangkok, Thailand
Khlong Prawet Buri Rom is a waterway that flows through residential neighborhoods and farming areas in the Bangkok region. It connects Phra Khanong district to the Bang Pakong River in Chachoengsao Province while passing through several communities.
The waterway was dug in 1877 on orders from King Chulalongkorn, with excavation work taking about 3 years to complete. This water route was part of a larger effort to improve connections between different regions of the kingdom.
The waterway passes by Wat Krathum Suea Pla and links communities together in the surrounding region. Local people use the nearby markets and temples as gathering places that shape their daily routines.
Boats travel along the waterway connecting different areas and can be used to move between communities. The best starting points for exploration are near residential neighborhoods and local markets where transportation services gather.
The Khlong Suan 100 Years Market sits at the border where Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao Provinces meet and has grown into an important trading point. This market draws buyers from both provinces and brings together two different regional economies along the waterway.
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