Khlong Bangkok Yai

Khlong Bangkok Yai
Long-tailed speed boat in the canal (under Anuthin Sawat Bridge near Wat Molilokayaram, Bang Luang Mosque and Tonson Mosque)
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]

  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.