Yan Nawa, Administrative district in Bangkok, Thailand.
Yan Nawa is a district in Bangkok that sits along the Chao Phraya River and is bordered by several neighboring districts including Rat Burana, Bang Kho Laem, Sathon, and Khlong Toei. The area contains two sub-districts and can be reached by major bridges that link it to other parts of the city.
The area was originally named Ban Thawai after Tavoy people who traded water buffaloes there. It became part of Bangkok in 1932 when the nearby Phra Pradaeng Province was dissolved.
The name Yan Nawa comes from a historical trading point for water buffaloes, and this origin still shapes how locals connect with their area. Visitors can see in local markets and restaurants how traditional Thai dishes are made with river fish and ingredients sourced nearby.
The district connects to other parts of Bangkok through the Rama IX Bridge and Bhumibol Bridge, making it easy to reach from neighboring areas. A major shopping center and long-established hospital provide visitors with shopping and medical services.
A hospital that has served this area since 1898 shows how long medical services have been present here. This long-standing institution reflects how healthcare developed in Bangkok over generations.
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