Ratburana District

SUB DISTRICTS: Bang Pakok

AREA: 15.782 km2 (6.093 sq mi)

POPULATION: 82,545 (2017)

POSTCODE: 10140

Rat Burana District is in Easter Bangkok and runs along the Chao Phraya River. This area was originally settled as part of Thonburi which had been established as the capital by King Taksin. The then amphoe moved from Nakhon Khuan Khan to Samut Prakan Province before being moved back to Thonburi Province. Following the merger of Thonburi and Bangkok, Rat Burana was elevated to the status of District. Part of Rat Burana was changed to become the Thung Khru District in 1998.

Like much of the land along the Chao Phraya RIver, Rat Burana has a history of farming. Areca palm produces a nut which is popular in Asian countries including Thailand and is mostly enjoyed by the working class. It is also now popular in interior landscaping as it can stand low water levels and is slow growing.

Another crop grown in Rat Burana is the Chompoo Mamiao which is a type of rose apple with is sweet and crispy.

There are many ancient temples in Rat Burana. These include Wat Bang Pakok, Wat Son, Wat Prasert Sutthawat, Wat Chaeng Ron and Wat Burana.

Rama IX Bridge runs over the Chao Phraya River and connects Rat Burana with Yan Nawa District. The bridge was named for King Bhumibol Adulyadej in honor of his 60’th birthday. The bridge, which opened in 1987, was the first cable-stayed bridge in Thailand. At the time of its opening it was second longest cable-stayed bridge in the world.