Talatbangkhen Sub District

DISTRICT: Lak Si

POSTCODE: 10210

Talat Bang Khen is a sub-district of Lak Si and is located north of Central Bangkok. Lak Si means fourth milestone, and the district was named so as it is where the fourth milestone of the Khlong Prem Prachakon canal is located.

Obviously this northern part of Bangkok is dominated by Don Mueang Airport and that is the major employer in the area. The rest of Lak Si area is very rural and farming is the most popular commercial industry.

Talat Bang Khen is not on the BTS or MRT  but there is a main railway station at Lak Si which is the only public transportation link in and out of Talat Bang Khen apart from bus services.

Around Talat Bang Khen are many villages such as Poe Kaew, Kaset Phatthana, Si Rap Suk, and Fon Thong Niwet  where traditional Thai wooden housing mixes with newer brick developments. However, there are few apartments buildings in this part of Bangkok, and housing is very affordable.

There are many educational buildings in this northern part of Bangkok such as Dhurakij Pundit University, Kasetsart University, and Sripatum University. 

If you enjoy playing golf then there are numerous courses in the area that are open to visitors, with one of the best being Kantarat Golf Club.

Situated not far from Talat Bang Khen is the Central Plaza Ramindra which has a number of retail outlets selling goods such as fashion, beauty, kids clothing, and some great restaurants.

If it is more cultural pursuits that you are looking for then the Museum of Contemporary Art can be found in this area. Not only does it contain some stunning art, the actual building is well worth seeing as it is a highly interesting piece of modern architecture.

Talat Bang Khen has a real community spirit to it, and there is enough going on to keep most people happy.