 | This articleis written like atravel guide. Please helprewrite it in aneutral,encyclopedic style or move its content toWikivoyage.(December 2019) |
Pom Prap Sattru Phai ป้อมปราบศัตรูพ่าย | |
|---|---|
 Pom Prap Sattru Phai fromWat Saket | |
| Mottoes: The renowned business centre, the treasure of knowledge and the house of the elegant Golden Mount, the 22 July Circle, the religious Ban Bat community, the Muay Thai circus and several foundations | |
 District location inBangkok | |
| Coordinates:13°45′29″N100°30′47″E / 13.75806°N 100.51306°E /13.75806; 100.51306 | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Seat | Wat Sommanat |
| Khwaeng | 5 |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.931 km2 (0.746 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 46,581[1] |
| • Density | 24,122.73/km2 (62,477.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 10100 |
| Geocode | 1008 |
Pom Prap Sattru Phai (Thai:ป้อมปราบศัตรูพ่าย,pronounced[pɔ̂mpràːpsàt.trūːpʰâːj], or popularly just calledPom Prap,pronounced[pɔ̂mpràːp]) is one of the50 districts (khet) ofBangkok,Thailand. Neighbouring districts are (from north clockwise)Dusit,Pathum Wan,Bang Rak,Samphanthawong, andPhra Nakhon. With more than 24,000 inhabitants per square kilometre (more than 62,000 per square mile) it is thedistrict with the highestpopulation density in Thailand.
Pom Prap Sattru Phai was established in 1915 when the districts of Bangkok were overhauled and replaced by 25amphoes (districts). Later, two of the original 25,Sam Yot and Nang Loeng, were merged into Pom Prap Sattru Phai.
The district was named after a fort (pom in Thai) south of presentNang Loeng Market. The fort was one of theeight new forts built alongKhlong Phadung Krung Kasem during KingRama IV's reign. Its name literally means 'suppression of enemy fort'.[2]
The district is divided into five sub-districts (khwaeng).
| 1. | Pom Prap | ป้อมปราบ |
| 2. | Wat Thep Sirin | วัดเทพศิรินทร์ |
| 3. | Khlong Maha Nak | คลองมหานาค |
| 4. | Ban Bat | บ้านบาตร |
| 5. | Wat Sommanat | วัดโสมนัส |
.jpg)
TheGolden Mount (ภูเขาทอง or พระบรมบรรพต) insideWat Saket (วัดสระเกศ) is probably the best known place in Pom Prap Sattru Phai. Its height is 63.6 m, making it easily seen from surrounding area. Thechedi on the top is accessible via stairs circling up around the mount. The construction of Golden Mount began during KingRama III's reign but suffered from foundation stability problem. It was finished during the reign of KingRama V.
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (วัดมังกรกมลาวาส) orWat Leng Noei Yi (วัดเล่งเน่ยยี่) is the most famousMahayana temple inBangkok's Chinatown. It is crowded on special days such asChinese New Year andChinese Vegetarian Food Festival (in the 9th lunar month). The temple holds an annualThe Krajat (เทกระจาด) to donate food and consumer goods to the poor in the 7th lunar month (part ofGhost Festival).
Tai Hong Kong Shrine (ศาลเจ้าไต้ฮงกง) is a Chinese shrine built to honor Tai Hong (1582–1670). Living inGuangdong, he helped people by giving food to the poor, treatment to the ill, and funerals for the dead who had no family. A group of merchants emigrated to Bangkok from China following the same path. With a donation from KingRama VI, the shrine was established. In 1937 thePoh Teck Tung Foundation was formed for rescue and charity work. It is opposite the shrine onPhlapphla Chai Road.
Other prominent temples in the district includeWat Thepsirin (also written Wat Depsirin) andWat Phlapphla Chai withWat Sommanat Wihan as well asWat Khanikaphon.
Ratchadamnoen Boxing Stadium (also spelled "Rajadamnern") holds traditionalMuay Thai (Thai boxing) matches and is an alternative leading boxing arena toLumpinee Boxing Stadium.
Varadis Palace is the former residence of PrinceDamrong Rajanubhab. Built in 1911 by the German architect Karl Dohring, it is in a large garden. After restoration in 1996, it houses the Prince Damrong Rachanupab Museum and Library.
King Prajadhipok Museum is the museum exhibitions relating to royal life of KingPrajadhipok (Rama VII), located nearPhan Fa Lilat Bridge. Its building used to be a Department of Public Works first.
Mahat Thai Uthit Bridge (สะพานมหาดไทยอุทิศ) is a historic bridge overKhlong Maha Nak near Phan Fa Lilat Bridge,Mahakan Fort, and Wat Saket. It was built to commemorate the death of King Rama V. Figures of ordinary people in mourning are featured on both sides, giving rise to its informal nameSaphan Rong Hai (สะพานร้องไห้,lit. 'lamenting bridge'). It also marks the start of Paribatra Road, analley connectingRatchadamnoen Avenue withYaowarat Road inBangkok's Chinatown.
Metropolitan Waterworks Authority Office, also known asWaterworks Authority Maen Si is the first head office ofMetropolitan Waterworks Authority in Thailand built since the reign of King Rama VI. To date it is a remarkable historic building located on the corner ofMaen Si Intersection near Wat Saket.
22 July Circle is thetraffic circle where Maitri Chit intersects Santiphap and Mittraphan Roads. It was built to commemorate the time that Siam (now Thailand) announcedits participation in theFirst World War according to the royal intention of King Rama VI. Nowadays, it is known as a centre for billboard and tires shops, include an area ofBangkok's sex industry too.
S.A.B. Intersection isfour-way intersection of Charoen Krung andWorachak with Chakkrawat Roads overlaps Samphanthawong District, regarded as the first junction of Charoen Krung Road, counted from theDamrong Sathit Bridge, or familiarly known asSaphan Lek. On the corner of the intersection is the location of two striking historicSino-Portuguese buildings, S.A.B. Building is now a head office ofSing Sian Yer Pao, Thailand's best selling Chinese newspaper and Siam Commercial Bank, Chaloem Nakhon Branch.[3]
Berlin Pharmaceutical Museum is an outstandingColonial building and former office of Dr. Chai Chainuvati, a physician who was an owner, located on the corner ofSuea Pa Intersection. In 1932, he opened a clinic and dispensary here to treat general poor patients in Charoen Krung and Yaowarat neighbourhoods. Currently, it has become a three-story medicine museum and neatcafé run by his heir.
Soi Nana, a small alley near 22 July Circle, it has been renovated from old-fashioned shophouses to chic cafés to appeal to young people and hipsters.
Bobae Market (ตลาดโบ๊เบ๊) is a major low-cost fabric mart. It is on a section of Krung Kasem Road between Lan Luang Road andBamrung Mueang Road on the northeast border of the district. The area is currently under renovation by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the market is closed.
Khlong Thom (คลองถม) is an electrical and electronics marketplace. It was once a night market where vendor stalls extended onto pavements and alleys. Goods, including second hand, or sometimes stolen, were available from Saturday night to Sunday morning. The night market has now been closed as part of pavement cleanup campaign since March 2015.[4][5]
Nang Loeng (นางเลิ้ง) is a Thailand's oldest land market and historic neighbourhood.
Suea Pa (เสือป่า) is a centre of wholesale and retail formobile phone accessories, IT and electric equipments.
Although traditional Thai temple fairs (งานวัด) are not commonly seen nowadays, one is held every year at the Golden Mount about the time ofLoy Krathong.Ferris wheels, shooting galleries,Sao Noi Tok Nam (สาวน้อยตกน้ำ,lit. 'little lady falling into water') are common activities. There are also freak shows such asMia Ngu (เมียงู,lit. 'snake's wife') with a woman living with apython.
Besides the usual road transportation, aboat service runs along Khlong Maha Nak andKhlong Saen Saep. The route begins at the stop near the Golden Mount and ends atPratu Nam inPathum Wan/Ratchathewi, there passengers can change boat to further destinations.
The district is currently served by one subway line, and will be by a second in the future. TheMRT Blue Line has a station inWat Mangkon which is in Samphanthawong district directly across theCharoen Krung Road from Pom Prap Sattru Phai.MRT Orange Line will also have stationLan Luang here.
Three Thai government ministries, TheMinistry of Transport,[6] theMinistry of Social Development and Human Security, and theMinistry of Tourism and Sports have head offices in the district.
Thai Airways International operates the Larn Luang Office in Pom Prap Sattru Phai.[7] The office used to be the head office ofThai Airways Company.[8]
.jpg)
_-_img_01.jpg)
.jpg)
.svg)