Bang Wa station

Siam University (SU, Thai: มหาวิทยาลัยสยาม) is a university located on Phet Kasem Road in Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok. Siam University was founded by the late Narong Mongkhonvanit as a three-year private engineering school in 1965.In 1973, Siam University, then known as Siam Technical College, was formally established as a higher education institution with authorization to grant degrees. Later in 1986, Siam Technical College became Siam Technical University, a full-fledged private, non-profit university. Three years later, the name was changed again to Siam University to reflect the diversity in the fields of study offered. In 1995, the international college was established. Currently, over 400 international students from more than 15 countries are enrolled in the international college of Siam University. The governing body of Siam University is the university council led by Kasem Wattanachai, councilor of the Privy Council of Thailand.

Wat Ang Kaeo (Thai: วัดอ่างแก้ว, pronounced [wát ʔàːŋ kɛ̂ːw]) is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is in a bottom of narrow soi (lane) opposite Siam University, the temple situated by a Khlong Phasi Charoen. Its name "Ang Kaeo" means "crystal bowl" owing to the location that is like being in a basin. Wat Ang Kaeo is an ancient temple that is assumed to have existed since the Ayutthaya period and was restored in the Rattanakosin period around reign of King Rama III or in the reign of King Rama V. It is regarded as the only temple in Bangkok that has a sand terrace. Used for the ceremony create sand pagodas during the Songkran festival (13-15 April) annually. Although it is only a small temple, but inside the ubosot (main hall) there are the beautiful mural paintings. The principle Buddha image in the attitude of meditation was built in the Rattanakosin period. Upper part of the walls depicts Lord Buddha's life, behind the principle Buddha image shows Lord Buddha visiting his late mother in heaven. Right opposite the Buddha image depicts Lord Buddha facing Mara (demon), it was a classic one. Here, Buddha image is in meditation attitude while others are depicted in subduing Mara. Between windows, there were paintings depicting the ten great past lives of the Lord Buddha. Lower part of the hall walls near the floor are paintings depicting various old Thai idioms, such as "Ping pla prachot maeo" (ปิ้งปลาประชดแมว, "BBQ fish in front of a cat"), and "Sao sai hai ka kin" (สาวไส้ให้กากิน, "bring guts out for crows") etc. Regarded as the only one in Thailand.

Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen (Thai: ปากคลองภาษีเจริญ, pronounced [pàːk kʰlɔ̄ːŋ pʰāː.sǐː t͡ɕā.rɤ̄ːn]) is a khwaeng (sub-district) of Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok's Thonburi side.

Wat Nak Prok (Thai: วัดนาคปรก) is a Thai Buddhist temple in Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok, Thailand. It can be considered as one of the most distinctive temples of the district in addition to nearby Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen. The temple also adjacent Wat Nang Chi to east. The temple was presumably built in the year 1748 during late Ayutthaya period. It is said that a wealthy Chinese merchant who lives in neighbouring Talat Phlu area named Phuk was the contributor of the temple's building. Vihāra (sanctuary) was dedication to his Thai wife and ubosot (ordination hall) was to himself. The Buddha image was later housed inside vihāra and ubosot. The temple is named Wat Nak Prok after Luang Pho Nak Prok, the most sacred Buddha image made of bronze in Naga Prok attitude (under the shelter of seven-headed Nāga) made of mortar housed inside vihāra. Ubosot originally built in Ayutthaya period style is now being modified in accordance with the later restoration. Wat Nak Prok was registered to a national ancient monument by the Fine Arts Department in the year 1977. Besides, Wat Nak Prok is also considered a temple of Wongkrachang family, whose family members include Sarunyu Wongkrachang, a late famous actor and filmmaker, and used as a place of cremation when he died as well.

Bang Chak (Thai: บางจาก, pronounced [bāːŋ t͡ɕàːk]) is a khwaeng (sub-district) of Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok's Thonburi side. The subdistrict contained seven administrative villages.

Wat Nuannoradit (Thai: วัดนวลนรดิศ) is the 3rd ranked temple in Thailand. It is on the western side of the Khlong Bangkok Yai (Bangkok Yai canal) and opposite Wat Praduchimplee and Wat Nuan Noradit School.

Wat Nang Chi Chotikaram (Thai: วัดนางชีโชติการาม) or Wat Nang Chi Worawihan (วัดนางชีวรวิหาร), simply known as Wat Nang Chai (วัดนางชี) is a Thai Buddhist third-class royal temple in Bangkok.

Wat Kamphaeng Bang Chak (Thai: วัดกำแพงบางจาก) is an ancient Thai Buddhist temple in Mahā Nikāya sect in Thonburi side (west side of Chao Phraya River) of Bangkok, considered as one of the oldest and most dominant temples in Bangkok. The temple is believed to have been built since the late Ayutthaya period without knowing the exact history. But believe that many major renovations have been made especially during the reigns of King Rama III and Rama V. The mural inside the ordination hall depicts the story of Mahanipata Jataka (10 previous lives of the Lord Buddha). Principal Buddha image in Māravijaya posture named Luang Pho Butsarakham enshrined inside, the overall appearance of the ordination hall is an art in the late Ayutthaya period. But the materials that decorate various parts was influenced by Chinese architectural style, which is a popular pattern in the reign of King Rama III. Wat Kamphaeng Bang Chak has a total of seven chedi yo mum mai sip song (twelve indented corners chedi). The first one is on the south of the ordination hall, the base of the chedi outside is always located along the temple wall. While the other is currently in the area of the Baan Sinlapin (The Artist's House). Both chedis are about 10 meters (32 feet) high and they are now disintegrated over time. Wat Kamphaeng Bang Chak is located next to the Baan Sinlapin also known as The Artist's House, a centuries-old wooden Thai house turned gallery, with local artwork, photography and puppet theater by Khlong Bangkok Yai.

Baan Sinlapin (Thai: บ้านศิลปิน), The Artist's House, is an art gallery and puppet theater located at 315 Wat Tong Salangam, Phet Kasem 28, Thanon Phet Kasem, Phasi Charoen, Bangkok, Thailand. It was built more than 200 years ago. Baan Sinlapin was once the house of the Raksamruat family, and the last heir of this family sold it to Mr. Chompol Arkkapantanon who renovated it as an art gallery.

Wat Apson Sawan Worawihan (Thai: วัดอัปสรสวรรค์วรวิหาร), also simply known as Wat Apson Sawan is an ancient Thai Buddhist temple more than 200 years in Bangkok. It is situated rim canal Khlong Dan bounded by other temple were famed Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Wat Nang Chi, and across the canal is Wat Khun Chan in Talat Phlu quarter. The temple is third classed royal monastery in Worawihan type. Formerly it was called Wat Mu (วัดหมู, "pig temple"), as it was built on the land of pig stable and the pigs were allowed to stroll in the compound, and was told that the temple was built by a Chinese named Wu (悟) without evidence of when it was created. Later on, during the reign of King Nangklao (Rama III), Royal Concubine Noi (Suranakong) has restored the temple. Later, King Nangklao ordered the temple renovated once again and bestowed the name "Wat Apson Sawan" ("temple of celestial apsara") to the temple. What is interesting about this temple include ubosot (ordination hall) and vihāra (sanctuary) were built in Chinese style like neighbouring Wat Nang Chi. Enshrined inside ubosot are 28 in similar shape and size principal Buddha images in Māravijaya posture created by order of King Nangklao, as well as ho trai (Tripiṭaka hall) a whole wooden library built with Ayutthaya period art in the middle of a pond. Wat Apson Sawan was declared a national historic site by the Fine Arts Department in 1977.

Wat Khuha Sawan or full name Wat Kuha Sawan Worawihan (Thai: วัดคูหาสวรรค์, pronounced [wát kʰūː.hǎː sā.wǎn], วัดคูหาสวรรค์วรวิหาร, pronounced [wát kʰūː.hǎː sā.wǎn wɔ̄ːráʔwíʔhǎːn]) is a historic Buddhist temple in Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok.

Wat Pradu Chimphli (Thai: วัดประดู่ฉิมพลี; also spelled: Wat Pradu Chimplee or Wat Pradoochimplee) is an ancient civilian Thai Buddhist temple in Wat Tha Phra Subdistrict, Bangkok Yai District, Bangkok's Thonburi side. The temple is situated rim Khlong Bangkok Yai, where is confluence of khlongs (canal) Phasi Charoen, and Bangkok Yai. The temple dates back to the reign of King Nangklao (Rama III) during early Rattanakosin period. It has the original name called "Wat Chimphli", derives from the many cotton trees (Bombax ceiba) that were found throughout this area (chimphli is cotton tree in Thai). But popular people called "Wat Pradu Nai" (วัดประดู่ใน; lit: inner Wat Pradu) in pair with nearby temple, Wat Pranu Nok (วัดประดู่นอก; outer Wat Pradu) or Wat Pradu Nai Songtham in present day. This temple was completed in the early reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV) by Phrasi Pipat Rachakosa (Tat Bunnag) as a project director, it took eight years to build. When completed it was said that it was the most beautiful civilian temple at that time, especially the ordination hall, and principal Sukhothai Buddha image in Māravijaya attitude named "Luang Pho Sukothai Phraphuttha Samphanthamunee", with pagoda in the Mon style etc. Wat Pradu Chimphli is famous for Luang Pu Toh was the abbot during 1910s–1980s. He developed the temple in many ways and was a dedicated and merciful monk and highly respected by the local devotees including King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). He was also famous for being the creator of Buddha amulets that called "Phra Pid Ta" (พระปิดตา; "eyes closed Buddha"). It is claimed to gives its owner great luck and protection and there is a saying that whoever owns a Luang Pu Toh amulet will be free from poverty.