Bang Kho Laem, Thailand
เขตบางคอแหลม
Bang Kho Laem is a town of 22,697 people in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in November 9, 1989.
Why visit Bang Kho Laem
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 174 places to eat, 31 places to stay and 21 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bhumibol Bridge, Chaloem Phan 53 Bridge, Baan Kao Lao Rueng Museum and Baan Kudichin Museum.
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About Bang Kho Laem
Bang Kho Laem (Thai: บางคอแหลม, pronounced [bāːŋ kʰɔ̄ː lɛ̌ːm]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. The incumbent district officer is Samita Xanthavanij. The district is bounded by (clockwise from north) Sathon, Yannawa, and across the Chao Phraya River, Rat Burana, Thon Buri and Khlong San districts.
From the Wikipedia article Bang Kho Laem district (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do21
Chulalongkorn University Auditorium
Cinema and theater · 6.1 km
Chulalongkorn University Auditorium is the main auditorium of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand
Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 5.2 km
Bridge crossing Chao Phraya River, Thailand
Phra Pok Klao Bridge
Bridge · 5.1 km
Road bridge in Bangkok, Thailand
9 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks26
Baan Kao Lao Rueng Museum
Museum · 5.6 km
History museum in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok Corrections Museum
Museum · 6.2 km
Prison museum in Bangkok, Thailand
Berlin Pharmaceutical Museum
Museum · 5.7 km
Medical museum in Bangkok, Thailand
Museum of Counterfeit Goods
Museum · 5.1 km
Museum in Bangkok, Thailand
Museum of Imagery Technology
Museum · 5.8 km
Museum in Bangkok, Thailand
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
Chao Phraya Sky Park
Park · 5.1 km
Elevated park in Bangkok, Thailand
Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park
Park · 5.7 km
Public park in Bangkok
Khlong Chong Nonsi Public Park
Park · 4.7 km
Park in Bangkok, Thailand
Princess Mother Memorial Park
Park · 4.9 km
Park in Bangkok, Thailand
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes174
Nescafe Street Cafe Sathupradit
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.3 km
ร้านจำหน่ายกาแฟสดและเครื่องดื่ม Nescafé
372 ถนนสาธุประดิษฐ์, แขวงบางโพงพาง
Mo-Su 07:30-17:30
BBQ house & Hotpot
Restaurant · 1.4 km
All-you-can-eat buffet of grill and/or hot pot
2128/10-11 Charoenkrung Road Wat Prayakrai Bangkorleam
Mo-Su 16:00-23:00
Jomhod Delivery Chan-Sathu branch
Restaurant · Barbecue, Thai, Buffet, Seafood, Burger · 3.4 km
11/57 ถนนสาธุประดิษฐ์
Mo-Su 16:00-22:00
On a Cloud Cafe
Cafe · 1.6 km
Cafe and bistro with selection of pasta, Korean, and Thai food and a great selection of desserts and drinks
Mo, Tu, Th-Su 09:30-21:00
Akiyoshi
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.2 km
Akiyoshi 1521/1 Sukhumvit Road
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00, 17:30-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00
Kurissara Thai Cuisine
Restaurant · Thai · 2.1 km
75 Charoen Krung Road
Mo-Su 11:00-22:30
162 more on the map.
History
Bang Kho Laem was formerly a part of amphoe Ban Thawai in Phra Pradaeng Province.
Ban Thawai was later reassigned to Phra Nakhon Province, and renamed amphoe Yan Nawa. When Phra Nakhon and Thon Buri were combined into a single province in 1972, the names of administrative units in the newly combined capital were changed from amphoe and tambon to district (khet) and sub-district (khwaeng). Thus, amphoe Yan Nawa (อำเภอยานนาวา) became khet Yan Nawa (เขตยานนาวา).
Due to population increases, on 18 April 1989, Yan Nawa Branch 2 (Khwaeng Bang Kho Laem) was established as a second administrative unit within the Yan Nawa District, overseeing three sub-districts: Bang Kho Laem, Wat Phraya Krai, and Bang Khlo. It became a separate district on 9 November 1989, called Bang Kho Laem.
The name Bang Kho Laem literally means "a place of narrow neck", referring to the Chao Phraya River that bends sharply here. It has been noted that it may have a Bangkok Malay origin.
Within Soi Charoen Krung 103 is a long-established Muslim community known as Suan Luang 1. In the past, the waterway here was a large khlong (canal) with clean water where children could swim, and ships would pass through. It is now just a small waterway. Since 2013, the area has been developed into a waterfront market featuring about 100 street food stalls, all of which are halal, although some traders are non-Muslims.
From the History section of Bang Kho Laem district on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay31
Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside
Motel and hotel · 1.7 km
2074 Soi Charoenkrung 72/4, Bangkorlaem, Bangkok
Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok
Motel and hotel · 3.4 km
89 Soi Wat Suan Plu
Churches and places of worship55
Wat Kiat Pradit
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 1.5 km
30/68 ซอยสุขสวัสดิ์ 11
Wat Phai Ngoen Chotanaram
Place of worship · Thai Mahanikaya · 2.6 km
882 ซอยจันทน์ 43, แขวงบางโคล่
Shopping95
Big C
Grocery · 2.1 km
1050 แขวงบุคคโล เขตธนบุรี สมเด็จพระเจ้าตากสิน, กรุงเทพมหานคร
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Triamudomsuksapattanakarn Yannawate School
School · Mahayana · 3.1 km
146 ถนนสาธุประดิษฐ์, แขวงทุ่งวัดดอน
Healthcare17
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Getting there and nearby towns
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 km away.
- Rat Burana 1 km south, about 1 min by car
- Chom Thong 3 km southwest, about 3 min by car
- Thon Buri 4 km northwest, about 4 min by car
- Bangkok Yai 4 km northwest, about 4 min by car
- Yan Nawa 4 km east, about 4 min by car
- Bang Rak 5 km northeast, about 5 min by car
- Samphanthawong 5 km north, about 5 min by car
- Bangkok 7 km north, about 7 min by car
- Thung Khru 7 km south, about 7 min by car
- Phasi Charoen 7 km west, about 7 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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