Taling Chan (Thai: ตลิ่งชัน; IPA: [tÄ.lìŋ tÉ•Ê°Än]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Its neighbours, clockwise from north, are Amphoe Bang Kruai of Nonthaburi Province, Bang Phlat, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Yai, Phasi Charoen, Bang Khae, and Thawi Watthana Districts of Bangkok.
History
Taling Chan is an old district back when there was Thonburi Province. Now Thonburi is merged into Bangkok. In 1998, part of the district was split into a new Thawi Watthana District. Historically, much of the area was used as orchards, many of those remain there today.
Administration
The district is divided into six sub-districts (khwaeng).
Places
Taling Chan Floating Market is on the canal Khlong Chak Phra (คลà¸à¸‡à¸Šà¸±à¸à¸žà¸£à¸°) Canal in front of the district office. It is open only on weekends from about 08:30 to 16:00. Orchard produce such as fruits, and vegetables, as well as fish are sold from boats. There is a live traditional Thai music performance from 11:00 to 14:00. The idea for the floating market here was initiated by Chamlong Srimuang in 1987 to honour King Bhumibol's 60th birthday. This is a new attraction since floating markets, an old way of life of the Thai people, had vanished entirely from Bangkok for quite a long time.
Accident
In 1979, 54 people were killed in the worst accident in Thai railway history when a commuter train collided with a cargo train at Taling Chan.
References
External links
- BMA website with the touristical landmarks of Taling Chan
- Taling Chan district office
- "Taling Chan". Muang Boran Journal.Â
- Planning Department maps of Taling Chan
