San Chaopho Suea subdistrict explained

Official Name:San Chaopho Suea
Settlement Type:Khwaeng
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Bangkok
Subdivision Type3:Khet
Subdivision Name3:Phra Nakhon
Area Total Km2:0.144
Area Footnotes:[1]
Population As Of:2018
Population Total:3,260
Population Density Km2:22,638.88
Timezone:ICT
Utc Offset:+7
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Blank Name:TIS 1099

San Chaopho Suea (Thai: ศาลเจ้าพ่อเสือ, in Thai pronounced as /sǎːn t͡ɕâw.pʰɔ̂ː sɯ̌a̯/) is a khwaeng (subdistrict) of Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok.

History

It is named after San Chaopho Suea, an ancient Chinese joss house of Xuanwu or "Chaopho Suea" (Tiger God) in Thai. It has been built since the King Nangklao (Rama III)'s reign in early Rattanakosin era. Originally it was situated on Bamrung Mueang Road, later in the King Chulalongkorn (Rama V)'s reign, it has moved to Tanao Road like today. The building of the joss house was built in the southern Chinese architectural style. Today, it is regarded as one of the most well-known and respected Chinese joss houses.[2]

Geography

Neighbouring subdistricts are, clockwise from north: Bowon Niwet (Khlong Lot Wat Ratchanadda is a divider line), Sao Chingcha (Tanao Road is a divider line), Wat Ratchabophit (Bamrung Mueang Road is a divider line), Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang (Khlong Khu Mueang Doem is a divider line). All in Phra Nakhon District.[3]

Places

a historic neighbourhood consists of Phraeng Phuthon, Phraeng Nara, and Phraeng Sanphasat. It is old town is lined with street stalls, shops and picturesque historic buildings with Sino-Portuguese architecture.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://webportal.bangkok.go.th/upload/user/00000130/BMA_STATISTICS%202563/ebook%2063.pdf. th:สถิติกรุงเทพมหานครประจำปี 2563. Bangkok Statistics 2020. Administrative Strategy Division, Strategy and Evaluation Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration . 2021 . 27 November 2021. th.
  2. Web site: ไหว้สิ่งศักดิ์สิทธิ์เสริมบารมี ที่ "ศาลเจ้าพ่อเสือ". ASTV Manager. thai. 2007-10-23. 2019-11-07. Num Lukthung. Pay respect to sacred items at "San Chaopho Suea".
  3. Web site: เขตพระนคร. thai. Bsa.or.th. Phra Nakhon District.
  4. Web site: สามแพร่ง ย่านเก่าแก่….รวยเสน่ห์ แห่งรัตนโกสินทร์. 2017-12-11. 2019-11-07. Prachachat. thai. Sam Phraeng the old town...charming of Rattanakosin.
  5. Web site: โรงเรียน "พณิชยการ" แห่งแรกของประเทศไทย. 2019-07-14. 2019-11-07. thai. Art & Culture. The first "commercial" school of Thailand.