Khlong Toei district

Khlong Toei
คลองเตย
View of Khlong Toei from Asok intersection toward Nana
View of Khlong Toei from Asok intersection toward Nana
Khet location in Bangkok
Khet location in Bangkok
Coordinates: 13°42′29″N 100°35′2″E / 13.70806°N 100.58389°E / 13.70806; 100.58389
CountryThailand
ProvinceBangkok
SeatKhlong Toei
Khwaeng3
Khet established9 November 1989
Area
 • Total
13.0 km2 (5.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total
102,945[1]
 • Density7,918.84/km2 (20,509.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
10110
except parts of Phra Khanong: 10260
Geocode1033

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.

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.

  1. ^ "Population and House Report for Year 2017 (see page 2 for data of this district)". Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 2018-04-01. (Search page)