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Phetkasem 48 MRT station

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MRT Phetkasem 48 station Station
MRT Phetkasem 48 station Station

Phetkasem 48 station (Thai: สถานีเพชรเกษม 48, RTGS: Sathani Phet Kasem Si Sip Paet, pronounced [sā.tʰǎː.nīː pʰét kā.sěːm sìː sìp pɛ̀ːt]) is a Bangkok MRT rapid transit station on the Blue Line, located above Phet Kasem Road located in Bangkok, Thailand. The station is located close to Soi Phet Kasem 48 on Phet Kasem Road inbound, a large and deep alley, including a shortcut to Soi Charan Sanitwong 13 on Charan Sanitwong Road where Charan 13 MRT station is located.

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Phetkasem 48 MRT station
Phet Kasem Road, Bangkok Phasi Charoen District

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ถนนเพชรเกษม

Phet Kasem Road
10160 Bangkok, Phasi Charoen District
Bangkok, Thailand
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Wat Ang Kaeo (Bangkok)
Wat Ang Kaeo (Bangkok)

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.

Thoet Thai Road
Thoet Thai Road

Thoet Thai Road (Thai: ถนนเทอดไท, pronounced [tʰà.nǒn tʰɤ̂ːt tʰaj]) is a minor streets in the Thonburi area on the western side of Bangkok. It begins at the intersection with Intharaphithak Road at Bang Yi Ruea junction in Thon Buri district, then runs south toward the Talat Phlu area. It continues further south, crosses Khlong Dan into Phasi Charoen district, then curves slightly northward, briefly enters Chom Thong district, and continues to the area behind Seacon Bangkae. Finally, it enters Bang Khae district and terminates at Phatthanakan junction in Bang Khae district, where it meets Bang Khae Road, also known as Sukhaphiban 1 Road. Originally known as "Phatthanakan Road" (ถนนพัฒนาการ, [tʰà.nǒn pʰát.tʰá.nā.kāːn]), this road was constructed in 1937. Its development played a significant role in transforming the Talat Phlu community, which had previously been an agricultural settlement of diverse ethnic groups including Chinese, Mon, and Muslim residents. Over time, the area gradually evolved into an important commercial district, with a growing number of traditional shophouses and small family-run stores, a character that has been preserved to the present day. Thoet Thai Road passes several important landmarks, such as Bang Yi Ruea Police Station, Wat Weluratchin, the Thon Buri District Office, Suan Phlu Mosque, Wat Intharam, Wat Chantharam, Wat Ratchakhrue, Talat Phul Police Station, Wat Khun Chan, Wat Apson Sawan, Wat Nang Chi, Wat Nak Prok, Wat Ang Kaeo, etc. Although it is only a secondary street, it serves as an important connector to major routes and transport systems. For example, it provides access to Talat Phlu railway station on the Maeklong Railway line, as well as Talat Phlu BTS station on the Silom Line. It can also be used as a shortcut to Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) via Soi Phetkasem 23, which is close to both BTS and MRT Bang Wa stations, a key interchange in Bangkok's rail network. Alternatively, via Soi Phetkasem 31, it connects to the Khlong Phasi Charoen boat service at Phetkasem 31 Pier. In addition, the entrance of this soi is also the location of Phetkasem 48 MRT station.

Wat Nimmanoradi
Wat Nimmanoradi

Wat Nimmanoradi (Thai: วัดนิมมานรดี, also written as Nimma Noradi, Nimmanoradee) is a Thai Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It is a third grade royal monastery by the canal Khlong Phasi Charoen in the border of Phasi Charoen area, just across the canal is Bang Khae area. Therefore, this temple is often mistaken for its location in district of Bang Khae. Its former name was Wat Bang Khae and it believed to be built during the early of Rattanakosin period around 1807. In the reign of King Rama I, Wat Bang Khae was very prosperous but later it deteriorated. In 1872 during the reign of King Rama V, the abbot Chaeng a Buddhist monk had transferred from Wat Rakhang and ruled the temple, and Khun Tan Wanochakorn (Nim) with his wife named Di who were wealthy people became the patrons and renovated the temple completely. After the renovation the temple was renamed to Wat Nimmanoradi like today (Nimmanoradi is the name of the fifth of six heavenly realm, according to the belief in Buddhist cosmology) and received Wisungkhammasima (boundary in the temple which was given by the King) on May 13, 1879. Later, when the construction of the new ordinationa hall was completed, it received a new Wisungkhammasima on November 8, 1971. There is the Thai monogram of King Rama IX, "Phor Por Ror" (ภ.ป.ร.) on the gable of the new ordination hall. The dwelling for monks and Thai-style sermon hall were all built from teak wood. There is also a stūpa where the holy relic of Lord Buddha was put inside. This stūpa was built in 1974, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn came to solemnize raising Chatra (tiered umbrella) ceremony on December 7, 1980. Inside the ordination hall, there is a principal Buddha image in Māravijaya posture, made of mixed brass and gilded lacquering named Luang Pho Ket Champa Si (หลวงพ่อเกศจำปาศรี). In addition, there are also various idols of Chinese god such as Guanyin, Kātyāyana to be worshiped as well.Wat Nimmanoradi is located on the bank of Khlong Phasi Charoen, in the area where it joins Khlong Ratchamontri and adjacent to Bang Khae Market, which has been a marketplace and waterfront community since the past. Now it has been renovated as Wat Nimmanoradee Floating Market and is one of the attractions of Phasi Charoen district apart from fame Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen.