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| image_caption =Long-tailed speed boat in the canal (under Anuthin Sawat Bridge near [[Wat Molilokayaram]], [[Bang Luang Mosque]] and [[Tonson Mosque]])
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| caption1 = Mouth of Khlong Bangkok Yai where it connect Chao Phraya River flanked by [[Wichai Prasit Fort]] and [[Wat Kalayanamitr]]
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| connects_to =[[Chao Phraya River]], Khlong Samre, Khlong Bang Sakae, Khlong Bang Luang Noi, [[Khlong Phasi Charoen]], Khlong Dan, Khlong Bang Phlia, [[Khlong Bang Waek]], Khlong Mon


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'''Khlong Bangkok Yai''' ({{langx|th|คลองบางกอกใหญ่}}, {{IPA|th|kʰlɔ̄ːŋ bāːŋ.kɔ̀ːk jàj|pron}}; lit: 'Big Bangkok Canal') is a historic ''[[khlong]]'' (คลอง; canal) of [[Bangkok]]. The current length is 6&nbsp;km (about 3&nbsp;mi), through various canals as far as it terminates when it meets [[Khlong Mon]] near the confluence of three canals, [[Khlong Chak Phra]], Khlong Mon and [[Khlong Bang Chueak Nang]]. In total, the canal passes through three districts, namely [[Bangkok Yai]], [[Thon Buri District|Thon Buri]] and [[Phasi Charoen]].<ref name="Bang">{{cite web |date=2009-02-09 |title=พินิจนคร (Season 1) ตอน ธนบุรี 1 |trans-title=Consider City (Season 1) episode: Thonburi 1 |url=http://www.sanfah.com/portfolio/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3-season-1-%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%99-%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B5 |work=[[Thai PBS|TPBS]] |language=thai}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=2009-11-30 |title=พินิจนคร (Season2) ตอน คลองบางหลวง |trans-title=Consider City (Season2) episode: Bang Luang Canal |url=http://www.sanfah.com/portfolio/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3-season2-%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%99-%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%87 |work=TPBS |language=thai}}</ref>
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| caption2 = Long-tailed speed boat in the canal (under Anuthin Sawat Bridge near [[Wat Molilokayaram]], [[Bang Luang Mosque]] and [[Tonson Mosque]])
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'''Khlong Bangkok Yai''' ({{lang-th|คลองบางกอกใหญ่}}; lit: Bangkok Yai Canal) is a historic ''[[khlong]]'' (คลอง; canal) of [[Bangkok]]. Originally it was part of the [[Chao Phraya River]], In the past, Chao Phraya River has a more tortuous condition. Those who travel by boat must cruise along the river, which takes more than one day. It's a waste of time. Until in the reign of King [[Chairachathirat]] (1534–46) of [[Ayutthaya Kingdom]], he ordered to be canalize through the mid of Chao Phraya River, reduce travel time faster, named ''Khlong Lat Bangkok'' (คลองลัดบางกอก; Bangkok Short-Cut Canal), and make the old Chao Phraya River become two canals are Khlong Bangkok Yai (lower) and [[Khlong Bangkok Noi]] (upper) until today.


== History ==
In the reign of King [[Taksin]] (1767–82) of [[Thonburi Kingdom]], he founded a new capital on the west side of the Chao Phraya River. So, throughout the Khlong Bangkok Yai became the residence of many people, such as the nobility and the citizen, and it was named ''Khlong Bang Luang'' or ''Khlong Bang Kha Luang'' (คลองบางหลวง, คลองบางข้าหลวง; Canal of Governor). And it's the first canal in Thailand with [[lampposts]] installed as well. It's currently 6 km (about 3 mi) long passes through [[Bangkok Yai]] and [[Phasi Charoen]] with [[Thon Buri District|Thon Buri]] Districs .<ref name=Bang/> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sanfah.com/portfolio/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3-season2-%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%99-%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%87|language=thai|work=TPBS|date=2009-11-30|title=พินิจนคร (Season2) ตอน คลองบางหลวง}}</ref>
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The course of Khlong Bangkok Yai was originally a meandering part of the [[Chao Phraya River]], which used to be longer than in the present day. Those who travel by boat must cruise along the river, which took more than one day. In the reign of King [[Chairachathirat]] (1534–46) of the [[Ayutthaya Kingdom]], he ordered the construction of a canal bypassing a loop of the Chao Phraya River, known as ''Khlong Lat Bangkok'' (คลองลัดบางกอก; 'Bangkok Short-Cut Canal'), thus reducing travel times. The Chao Phraya then changed course along the new canal, and the old course became what is known today as Khlong Bangkok Yai (lower section) and [[Khlong Bangkok Noi]] (upper section).
[[file:Khlongbangkokyai060919a.jpg|thumb|left|280px|View from Phra Nakhon side, the waterway was flanked by [[Wichai Prasit Fort]] (right) and [[Wat Kalayanamitr]] (left) is the mouth of Khlong Bangkok Yai]]
In the reign of King [[Taksin]] (1767–82) of the [[Thonburi Kingdom]], he founded the new capital, Thonburi, on the west side of the Chao Phraya River. The banks of Khlong Bangkok Yai became the residence of many people, including much of the nobility, giving rise to the names ''Khlong Bang Luang'' or ''Khlong Bang Kha Luang'' (คลองบางหลวง, คลองบางข้าหลวง; 'Canal of Nobles'). Khlong Bangkok Yai was also the first canal in Thailand to have [[lampposts]] installed.


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Khlong Bangkok Yai is now a [[waterway]] and [[drainage]]. It is also a major site of [[cultural tourism]] of Bangkok.<ref name="Bo">{{cite web|url=https://mgronline.com/travel/detail/9610000027928|date=2018-04-06|work=[[Manager Daily]]|language=thai|title="ชุมชนริมคลองบางหลวง" สัมผัสวิถีชีวิตดั้งเดิมกับงานศิลป์ทรงคุณค่า|trans-title="Bang Luang Canal Community" Experience the traditional way of life with valuable artwork}}</ref> There are many [[house of worship|houses of worship]] on both sides, such as [[Wat Molilokayaram]], [[Wat Hongratanaram]], [[Wat Nuannoradit]], [[Wat Kalayanamitr]], [[Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen]], [[Wat Khuha Sawan (Bangkok)|Wat Kuhasawan]], [[Bang Luang Mosque]], [[Tonson Mosque]], and [[Charoenphat Mosque|Kudi Charoenphat]], and also historic places such as [[Khlong Bang Luang Artist House]],<ref name="Bo" /> [[Talat Phlu]] or [[Wichai Prasit Fort]].
In addition, its name also became the current name of Bangkok, same as the counterpart, Khlong Bangkok Noi. Assumed to have meaning "Hamlet of [[Elaeocarpus hygrophilus|Olive]]s", due to in the past, they flourished along waterways in the area.<ref name=Bang>{{cite web|url=http://www.sanfah.com/portfolio/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3-season-1-%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%99-%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B5|language=thai|work=[[Thai PBS|TPBS]]|date=2009-02-09|title=พินิจนคร (Season 1) ตอน ธนบุรี 1}}</ref>

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Khlong Bangkok Yai is now a [[waterway]] and [[drainage]]. It is also an one major [[cultural tourism]] of Bangkok<ref name=Bo>{{cite web|url=https://mgronline.com/travel/detail/9610000027928|date=2018-04-06|work=[[Manager Daily]]|language=thai|title=“ชุมชนริมคลองบางหลวง” สัมผัสวิถีชีวิตดั้งเดิมกับงานศิลป์ทรงคุณค่า}}</ref>. There are many [[house of worship|houses of worship]] on both sides, such as [[Wat Molilokayaram]], [[Wat Hongratanaram]], [[Wat Nuannoradit]], [[Wat Kalayanamitr]], [[Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen]], [[Wat Kuhasawan]], [[Bang Luang Mosque]], [[Tonson Mosque]], [[Kudi Charoenphat]] etc., including historic places such as [[Khlong Bang Luang Artist House]]<ref name=Bo/>, [[Talat Phlu]] or [[Wichai Prasit Fort]].


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Latest revision as of 17:43, 24 October 2024

Khlong Bangkok Yai
Long-tailed speed boat in the canal (under Anuthin Sawat Bridge near Wat Molilokayaram, Bang Luang Mosque and Tonson Mosque)
Map
Specifications
Length6 km (3.7 miles)
Geography
Start pointBangkok
End pointBangkok
Connects toChao Phraya River, Khlong Samre, Khlong Bang Sakae, Khlong Bang Luang Noi, Khlong Phasi Charoen, Khlong Dan, Khlong Bang Phlia, Khlong Bang Waek, Khlong Mon

Khlong Bangkok Yai (Thai: คลองบางกอกใหญ่, pronounced [kʰlɔ̄ːŋ bāːŋ.kɔ̀ːk jàj]; lit: 'Big Bangkok Canal') is a historic khlong (คลอง; canal) of Bangkok. The current length is 6 km (about 3 mi), through various canals as far as it terminates when it meets Khlong Mon near the confluence of three canals, Khlong Chak Phra, Khlong Mon and Khlong Bang Chueak Nang. In total, the canal passes through three districts, namely Bangkok Yai, Thon Buri and Phasi Charoen.[1][2]

History

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The course of Khlong Bangkok Yai was originally a meandering part of the Chao Phraya River, which used to be longer than in the present day. Those who travel by boat must cruise along the river, which took more than one day. In the reign of King Chairachathirat (1534–46) of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, he ordered the construction of a canal bypassing a loop of the Chao Phraya River, known as Khlong Lat Bangkok (คลองลัดบางกอก; 'Bangkok Short-Cut Canal'), thus reducing travel times. The Chao Phraya then changed course along the new canal, and the old course became what is known today as Khlong Bangkok Yai (lower section) and Khlong Bangkok Noi (upper section).

View from Phra Nakhon side, the waterway was flanked by Wichai Prasit Fort (right) and Wat Kalayanamitr (left) is the mouth of Khlong Bangkok Yai

In the reign of King Taksin (1767–82) of the Thonburi Kingdom, he founded the new capital, Thonburi, on the west side of the Chao Phraya River. The banks of Khlong Bangkok Yai became the residence of many people, including much of the nobility, giving rise to the names Khlong Bang Luang or Khlong Bang Kha Luang (คลองบางหลวง, คลองบางข้าหลวง; 'Canal of Nobles'). Khlong Bangkok Yai was also the first canal in Thailand to have lampposts installed.

Khlong Bangkok Yai is now a waterway and drainage. It is also a major site of cultural tourism of Bangkok.[3] There are many houses of worship on both sides, such as Wat Molilokayaram, Wat Hongratanaram, Wat Nuannoradit, Wat Kalayanamitr, Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Wat Kuhasawan, Bang Luang Mosque, Tonson Mosque, and Kudi Charoenphat, and also historic places such as Khlong Bang Luang Artist House,[3] Talat Phlu or Wichai Prasit Fort.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "พินิจนคร (Season 1) ตอน ธนบุรี 1" [Consider City (Season 1) episode: Thonburi 1]. TPBS (in Thai). 2009-02-09.
  2. ^ "พินิจนคร (Season2) ตอน คลองบางหลวง" [Consider City (Season2) episode: Bang Luang Canal]. TPBS (in Thai). 2009-11-30.
  3. ^ a b ""ชุมชนริมคลองบางหลวง" สัมผัสวิถีชีวิตดั้งเดิมกับงานศิลป์ทรงคุณค่า" ["Bang Luang Canal Community" Experience the traditional way of life with valuable artwork]. Manager Daily (in Thai). 2018-04-06.
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