Banphanthom Sub District

POSTCODE: 10200

One of twelve sub-districts of Phra Nakhon District is Ban Phan Thom. It is positioned along the Bang Lam Phu Canal starting at the Khlong Bang Lam Phu pier. Here you can catch a canal boat o take you around Bangkok. Ban Phan Thom is home to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.

The ministry is one of the oldest in Thailand with its legacy going back to the 14’th century. It officially became a government ministry in 1892 and was called the Ministry of Kasetpanichakarn. It change names several times until 1972 when the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives became the official. The ministry is charged with helping the agriculture sector to improve quality, reduce costs and promote sustainability.

Ban Phan Thom has two well known temples. Wat Mai Amataros also known as Wat Bang Khun Prom is famous for the amulets called the Somdet Wat Bang Khun Prom amulet. They are rare, highly prized and can be quite expensive. Wat Tri Thotsathep or the Built by Three Gods temple was originally planned by King Rama IV’s son Prince Supradit who passed away before completion. Prince Nopphawong then took on the project but also passed away before completion so King Rama IV then completed the project himself.

The sub-district is not very far from Khao San Road, and so there are several hostels located here. However, if you want to stay somewhere luxurious, consider the Chillax Resort. With a fine restaurant, lounge bar and infinity pool, this is a great getaway spot near so many tourist attractions.