Khlong Dao Khanong

Khlong Dao Khanong is a canal that flows through western Bangkok, connecting various neighborhoods and water routes throughout the city. Along its banks you find residential areas, small shops, and boat docks where local life unfolds daily.

The canal formed during Bangkok's early years as a vital water transport route, especially during Thonburi district's growth and the city's water management development. Its role in linking settlements shaped how the western side of the city developed.

The name comes from Mon language roots, reflecting communities who once made their homes along these banks. Today you can sense this heritage when exploring the traditional wooden houses and small settlements that still line the water.

The canal is best explored by boat or from the public docks scattered along its banks, where you can watch the daily rhythm of the water. Walking the surrounding streets also gives you good views of the waterway and the neighborhood that hugs its edge.

The nearby Dao Khanong subdistrict was once a hub for watch and glasses shops during the 1970s, making it a notable trading center of that era. This specialized commerce gradually moved elsewhere, and the area has since transformed into a residential neighborhood.