Thon Buri district
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History
In addition to the native inhabitants, the district was settled relatively early by foreigners, first Chinese merchants, then the Portuguese after the fall of Ayutthaya to the Burmese in 1767. In addition to the Chinese and Portuguese, there were also Muslims and Mon, from Burma, as well as French priests, particularly in the neighbourhood called Kudi Chin. The area still retains many Chinese shrines, mosques, and Santa Cruz Church, the second Catholic church to be built in Thailand.[1]
The district used to be called Ratchakhrue (ราชคฤห์) due to a nearby wat of the same name. It was renamed Bang Yi Ruea on 11 July 1916 (after the location of the new district office), and finally Thon Buri on 17 April 1939.[2] The district then belonged to Thon Buri province. In December 1971 the province was merged with Bangkok to form the present day Bangkok metropolitan area.
Administration
The district is divided into seven sub-districts (khwaeng).
| No. | Name | Thai | Area (km2) |
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Wat Kanlaya | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 0.785 |
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Hiran Ruchi | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 0.691
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Bang Yi Ruea | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 1.523
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Bukkhalo | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 1.210
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Talat Phlu | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 1.823
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Dao Khanong | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 1.289
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Samre | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 1.230
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| Total | 8.551
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Places
- Taksin Monument and Wongwian Yai (วงเวียนใหญ่) (technically the monument lies on Khlong San side of boundary between Thon Buri and Khlong San Districts)
- Santa Cruz Church
- Wat Kanlayanamit
- Wat Intharam
- Wat Prayurawongsawat
- First Presbyterian Church, Samray
Transportation
- Wongwian Yai is a major bus hub on the west side of the Chao Phraya River.
- The district is served by a few BTS Skytrain stations on Silom Line: Wongwian Yai station (lies near the border between Thon Buri and Khlong San districts), Pho Nimit, Talad Phlu and Wutthakat.
Health
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