Though the old way of life and nature in the heart of Bangkok is a rare sight, not far from BTS Phra Khanong is a small pier where one can board passenger boats or hire long-tailed boats to travel to several religious and cultural attractions along two canals -- Klong Phra Khanong and Klong Prawet Burirom. Where Buddhist and Muslim cultures exist in harmony, the 10km Klong Phra Khanong is a zigzagging natural waterway that links Nong Bon Canal and the Chao Phraya River. It was widened by workers under the supervision of Phraya Sriphiphat (Thas Bunnag) between 1837-1840, during the reign of King Rama III. The digging was directed by the Chao Phraya Surawongwaiyawat (Vorn Bunnag) in 1878-1880 to connect Klong Phra Khanong, Klong Dan and the Bang Pakong River, which flows through Chachoengsao province. "The first part of Klong Phra Khanong is in Suan Luang district.

Source: Bangkok Post September 07, 2017 00:11 UTC