Khlong Toei district
Khlong Toei (also Klong Toey, Thai: คลองเตย, pronounced [kʰlɔ̄ːŋ tɤ̄ːj]) is a district in central Bangkok, long known for its slum. It is bordered by the Chao Phraya River and contains major port facilities. It is also the site of a major market, the Khlong Toei Market.
Khlong Toei
คลองเตย | |
|---|---|
Khet | |
View of Khlong Toei from Asok intersection toward Nana | |
Khet location in Bangkok | |
| Coordinates: 13°42′29″N 100°35′2″E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Seat | Khlong Toei |
| Khwaeng | 3 |
| Khet established | 9 November 1989 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.0 km2 (5.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 102,945 |
| • Density | 7,918.84/km2 (20,509.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 10110 except parts of Phra Khanong: 10260 |
| Geocode | 1033 |
Neighboring districts are (clockwise from the north): Watthana, Phra Khanong, Phra Pradaeng district of Samut Prakan province (across the Chao Phraya), Yan Nawa, Sathon, and Pathum Wan.
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