Wongwian Yai

Intharaphithak Road (Thai: ถนนอินทรพิทักษ์, pronounced [tʰà.nǒn ʔin.tʰrá.pʰí.tʰák]) is a short stretch in Bangkok, located on the Thonburi side. Begins at Wongwian Yai, the site of the King Taksin Monument, and runs westward, crossing Khlong Bang Sai Kai and intersecting at Bang Yi Ruea Junction, including a three-way intersection with Thoet Thai Road, which leads to Talat Phlu. The road ends at the foot of Naowa Chamnian Bridge, which spans Khlong Bangkok Yai. Beyond this point, the route continues as Phetkasem Road (Highway 4), one of Thailand's main highways and a main route to the southern region. The distance is 780 m (2,559.1 ft) and also serves as an administrative boundary. The side facing Wongwian Yai lies in Hiran Ruchi Subdistrict, while the opposite side is in Bang Yi Ruea Subdistrict; both are part of Thon Buri District. Constructed in 1929 in preparation for the 150th anniversary of the Rattanakosin (modern day Bangkok) era in April 1932, alongside a major infrastructure development project: the construction of Memorial Bridge across the Chao Phraya River, linking the Phra Nakhon side (the historic main core) with Thonburi (the western bank). As part of this development, eleven new roads were built on the Thonburi side, and Intharaphithak Road was one of them. The name "Intharaphithak" was given in honor of Prince Inthraphithak (also known as "Chui"), the eldest son and viceroy of King Taksin of Thonburi. It is considered the shortest road in the vicinity of Wongwian Yai. At the eastern corner of Bang Yi Ruea Junction stands the Thonburi Telephone Exchange, a historic building notable for its classic European architectural style, constructed before 1957. In early February 2018, Intharaphithak Road recorded a PM2.5 level of 91 µg/m³, exceeding standard limits and ranking among the highest in Bangkok at the time, comparable to levels recorded along Lat Phrao Road on the Phra Nakhon side.

Bang Yi Ruea (Thai: บางยี่เรือ, pronounced [bāːŋ jîː rɯ̄a̯]) is a khwaeng (sub-district) in Thon Buri district, Thonburi side of Bangkok. It has a total area of 1.523 km2 (round about 0.588 mi2).

Hiran Ruchi (Thai: หิรัญรูจี, pronounced [hìʔ.rān rūː.t͡ɕīː]) is a khwaeng (sub-district) of seven sub-districts in Thon Buri district, Bangkok.

Wongwian Yai railway station is a railway station located in Bang Yi Ruea subdistrict, Thon Buri district, Bangkok. It is a class 1 railway station and is the Bangkok terminus of the Maeklong Railway Mahachai Line. Currently, 34 rail services operate at the station. It is located closer to Wongwian Yai roundabout and is in a different location to Wongwian Yai BTS station. Wongwian Yai is the main station used for rail passenger traffic from Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram provinces. It is the only railway station terminus with a single track in Thailand. Wongwian Yai is planned to be a station on the SRT Dark Red Line extension to Mahachai.

Thon Buri (Thai: ธนบุรี, pronounced [tʰōn būrīː]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. On the west bank of Chao Phraya River, it was once part of Thon Buri province. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Bangkok Yai, Phra Nakhon (across Chao Phraya River), Khlong San, Bang Kho Laem (across Chao Phraya), Rat Burana, Chom Thong, and Phasi Charoen.

Thonburi (Thai: ธนบุรี) is an area of modern Bangkok. During the era of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, its location on the right (west) bank at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River had made it an important garrison town, which is reflected in its name: thon (ธน) a loanword from Pali dhána wealth and buri (บุรี), from púra fortress. The full formal name was Thon Buri Si Mahasamut (กรุงธนบุรีศรีมหาสมุทร 'City of Treasures Gracing the Ocean'). For the informal name, see the history of Bangkok under Ayutthaya. In 1767, after the sack of Ayutthaya by the Burmese, General Taksin took back Thonburi and, by right of conquest, made it the capital of the Thonburi Kingdom, with himself crown king until 6 April 1782, when he was deposed. Rama I, the newly enthroned king, moved the capital across the river, where stakes driven into the soil of Bangkok for the City Pillar at 06:45 on 21 April 1782, marking the official founding of the new capital.: p.14  Thonburi remained an independent town and province, until it was merged with Bangkok in 1971. Thonburi stayed less developed than the other side of the river. Many of the traditional small waterways, khlongs, still exist there, while they are nearly gone from the other side of the river. In 1950, Bangkok had around 1.3 million inhabitants, and the municipality of Thonburi around 400,000. In 1970 Thonburi was Thailand's second largest city proper with around 600,000 residents. Wongwian Yai is a landmark of Thonburi District.

Platform, also known as Platform Wongwian Yai (stylized as PLATF@RM) is a shopping mall in Bangkok, located on the eastern corner of Wongwian Yai, on Lat Ya Road on the side heading toward the Khlong San District Office.

The Secondary Demonstration School of Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University (โรงเรียนมัธยมสาธิตมหาวิยาลัยราชภัฏบ้านสมเด็จเจ้าพระยา, Abbreviated B.S. or บ.ส.) is a school in Bangkok, Thailand. It is affiliated with Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University in Bangkok. The school was founded in 1914 by the East Teacher Training School (Chaopraya Pasakorn) on the recommendation of King Rama V . and is home to a preschool, pre-primary school, primary school, and secondary school.

Prajadhipok Road (Thai: ถนนประชาธิปก, RTGS: Thanon Prachathipok, pronounced [tʰā.nǒn prā.t͡ɕʰāː.tʰí.pòk]) is a road in Thon Buri District, Bangkok. It begins at Wongwian Yai and runs northeast, passing Ban Khaek Intersection, where it meets Itsaraphap Road. It continues past Wongwian Lek, crossing Khlong Somdet Chao Phraya just before reaching the roundabout, and passing in front of Suksanari School and the clock tower at Wongwian Lek. The road then splits into three routes. One branch veers slightly left, passes beneath the approach to the Memorial Bridge, curves toward Wat Prayurawongsawat, and loops under the bridge to connect with Phaya Mai Road, an area known for another Buddha amulet market in Bangkok apart from Tha Phrachan, on the Wongwian Lek side. The second branch continues straight across the Memorial Bridge toward the Pak Khlong Talat area in Wang Burapha Phirom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District. The third branch leads onto Phra Pok Klao Bridge, which runs parallel to the Memorial Bridge. At the end of the bridge, it splits again into two directions, one descending into the Phahurat area in Wang Burapha Phirom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, and the other veering right toward the Chakkrawat area in Samphanthawong District. The road also serves as a boundary line. From its starting point at Wongwian Yai to Ban Khaek Intersection, the side leading toward the Memorial Bridge is within Hiran Ruchi Subdistrict, and beyond that point it becomes Wat Kanlaya Subdistrict. Both subdistricts belong to Thon Buri District, while the opposite side is entirely within Somdet Chao Phraya Subdistrict of Khlong San District. It was constructed in 1929 as the first road in a project to build 11 roads on the Thonburi side (the west bank of the Chao Phraya River), intended to support the future growth of land transportation. In 1932, marking the 150th anniversary of Rattanakosin (Bangkok), the government under King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) launched a megaproject to construct the Memorial Bridge, connecting Phra Nakhon (the main core of Bangkok) with Thonburi. After its completion, the road was named "Prajadhipok" in honor of the king. Since March 2024, Prajadhipok Road between Ban Khaek Intersection and the area in front of Suksanari School has experienced traffic congestion due to the construction of Saphan Phut Station (PP24), an underground station on the MRT Purple Line extension (Tao Poon–Rat Burana, Kanchanaphisek Ring Road). As a result, traffic flow in the area has had to be reconfigured.

Wat Intharam Worawihan, also commonly known in short as Wat Intharam (Thai: วัดอินทารามวรวิหาร, วัดอินทาราม) is a third-class royal temple in the area of Bang Yi Ruea, Thon Buri District, Bangkok. This temple is recognized as "the temple of King Taksin the Great" (1767–1782). The temple built during the Ayutthaya era, this monastery with many names were "Wat Bang Yi Ruea Nok" (วัดบางยี่เรือนอก), "Wat Suan Phlu" (วัดสวนพลู), or "Wat Bang Yi Ruea Thai" (วัดบางยี่เรือไทย), etc. It was restored by King Taksin, who afterwards granted it the status of a royal temple. It was his favourite temple, where he came to stay overnight to meditate and observe religious precepts. In 1782, the temple was used to house the royal crematorium of the late King Taksin and his family, inside the temple there are also a pair of stūpa containing the ashes of him and his royal consort. It retained its status as a royal temple throughout the King Rama I's reign (1782–1809), with three high ranking monks governing the monastery. During the King Rama III's reign (1824–1851), a Mon-Persian descent nobleman, Phraya Sisahathep (Thongpheng) restored it once again and asked the King to grant it the status of a royal temple. The request was granted but to a lower status than before. It was named then Wat Intharam in present day. Wat Intharam is registered a national heritage by the Fine Arts Department since 1949.

Pho Nimit BTS station (Thai: สถานีโพธิ์นิมิตร, RTGS: Sathani Pho Nimit, pronounced [sā.tʰǎː.nīː pʰōː ní(ʔ).mít]) is a BTS skytrain station, on the Silom Line in Khwaeng Bukkhalo, Thon Buri District, Bangkok, Thailand. The station is located on Ratchaphruek Road. It is surrounded by residences, small shops and office towers. The station opened on 12 January 2013.

Wongwian Yai station (Thai: สถานีวงเวียนใหญ่, RTGS: Sathani Wongwian Yai, pronounced [sā.tʰǎː.nīː wōŋ.wīa̯n jàj]) is a BTS skytrain station, on the Silom line in Khlong San District, Bangkok, Thailand. The station is on Krung Thon Buri Road to the west of Taksin intersection. The station opened on 15 May 2009, together with Krung Thonburi station on the 2.2 kilometer Skytrain extension reaching Thonburi on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.