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Thanon Prajadhipok
Thanon Prajadhipok

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.

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Intharaphithak Road
Intharaphithak Road

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.

Wat Anongkharam
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Wat Anongkharam Worawihan (Thai: วัดอนงคารามวรวิหาร) is a second grade royal temple of Worawihan. It was built in 1850 in dedication for King Rama III. The formerly named was Wat Noi Khamthaem (วัดน้อยขำแถม) after its founder Dame Noi, wife of an noble, Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Phichai Yat (That Bunnag), the temple was built along with neighbouring Wat Phichai Yat. It was later renamed Wat Anongkharam ("temple of lady") by King Rama IV. The sanctuary built in Thai-styled Rama I period, inside there is a principal Buddha image with gold-leaf covered bronze in Māravijaya attitude of Sukhothai styled named Phra Chunlanak (พระจุลนาค) which has been brought from Sukhothai province since 1949. Cluster of the monk's dwellings are decorated with beautiful wooden works. Besides, there are plenty of important Buddha image in the temple compound and the collections of revered monk Somdet Phra Phutthachan Phutthamahathera (Nuam)'s daily-used belongings in a monk's dwelling which will be open for public visit and homage-paying on Buddhist Lent Day and New Year Day. Within the temple grounds is also home to a Bangkok Local Museum, Khlong San District. The community around Wat Anongkharam is also a childhood home of Princess Srinagarindra, mother of King Rama VIII and King Rama IX, also a Princess Mother Memorial Park dedicated to her is located nearby. The temple was registered as a national historic monument by the Fine Arts Department in 1977.

Lat Ya Road
Lat Ya Road

Lat Ya Road (Thai: ถนนลาดหญ้า, RTGS: Thanon Lat Ya, pronounced [tʰā.nǒn lâːt jâː]) is one of the major roads in Khlong San District, on the Thonburi side (the west bank of the Chao Phraya River) of Bangkok. It was constructed in 1929 during the reign of King Rama VII as the fourth of eleven roads developed on the Thonburi side, in anticipation of the expansion of land transportation in the future. In 1932, marking the 150th anniversary of Rattanakosin (Bangkok), the Memorial Bridge was built across the Chao Phraya River to connect the Phra Nakhon (Bangkok core) and Thonburi sides. The name "Lat Ya" is derived from the Battle of Lat Ya (present-day Lat Ya Subdistrict, Mueang Kanchanaburi District, Kanchanaburi Province), where Siamese forces led by Prince Maha Sura Singhanat achieved victory over the Burmese army. This battle was part of the Nine Armies' War (1785–86) during the reign of King Rama I in the early Rattanakosin period. The road was laid through land that had originally been orchards, such as longkong groves. At first, it was merely a gravel road surfaced with crushed stone, and the roadside utility poles were simple electric poles. At present, the road has six traffic lanes with a central median, a total width of 28 m (91.9 ft), and a length of 1,650 m (5,413.4 ft) It begins at Wongwian Yai, the site of the King Taksin the Great Monument, and runs northeast, passing the three-way Lat Ya Junction, where Itsaraphap Road and Tha Din Daeng Road begin, before continuing straight and terminating at Khlong San Junction, where it meets Charoen Nakhon Road and Somdet Chao Phraya Road, in front of Taksin Hospital and the Khlong San District Office. Lat Ya Road, particularly the stretch from Platform mall (formerly Robinson and Central Lat Ya) to Lat Ya Junction, is especially lively at night, lined with numerous street food vendors, notably chim chum eateries, many of which have been in operation for over 20–30 years. During the 1980s and 1990s, the area was also home to several suki restaurants, along with various dining spots and steakhouses. It was once the site of Thonburi Café, a large and well-known nightclub and restaurant in Bangkok during the heyday of such venues. In addition, around December 28 each year, the entire road is typically closed and turned into a pedestrian street for celebrations marking King Taksin the Great Day, with the festivities lasting about two to three days depending on the year.