Khlong Saen Saeb

Khlong Saen Saeb

Khlong Saen Saeb (in Thai: คลองแสนแสบ, also known as Saen Saep) is a canal "(Khlong)" in central Thailand, connecting the Chao Phraya River to Prachin Buri and Chachoengsao. A portion of the canal is used for public transport by an express boat service in Bangkok.

History

The Saen Saep canal was built by the order of King Rama III during the conflict between Annam about Cambodia to establish a water transport for soldiers and weapons to Cambodia. The construction started in 1837 and was finished three years after. [Shigeharu Tanabe: " Historical Geography of the Canal System in the Chao Phraya Delta". In: "Journal Of The Siam Society, Vol. 65 Part 2", The Siam Society, Bangkok 1977.]

The Saen Saep starts from Mahanak canal or Khlong Mahanak ( _th. คลองมหานาค) around Mahakan Fortress ( _th. ป้อมมหากาฬ) in Bangkok. In Chachoengsao it terminates into the Bang Pa Kong River.

Public transportation

:"Main article: Khlong Saen Saeb Express Boat"An express boat service operates on the Saen Saeb, providing fast, inexpensive transportation in traffic-congested central Bangkok. The service has a checkered reputation, due to the polluted water in the khlong and the haphazard nature in which the service is operated.

The 18 km route is served by 100 boats of 40-50 seats, and operates 5:30am to 8:30pm daily. Prices are 8 to 18 baht, depending on distance travelled. The service carries about 60,000 passengers per day. It is run by a company called Family Transport.

The service runs between Pom Prap Sattru Phai and Bang Kapi districts in Bangkok. At Pratu Nam pier in Pathum Wan/Ratchathewi districts is an interchange between the northern line, which terminates at Golden Mount, and the southern line which terminates at NIDA, where passengers must change boats. Boats go past Watthana and Huai Khwang districts, running parallel to Petchaburi Road.

Bangkok Boat Express Lines include: Khlong Saen Saep Express Boat · Sathon-Klong Toei Express Boat · Golden Mount Line · NIDA Line · Chao Phraya Express Boat · Bangkok Noi Longtail Express Boat · Sathon-Wat Dao Khanong Express Boat · Sathon-Samut Prakan Express Boat · Khlong Phasi Charoen Express Boat · Khlong Lat Phrao Express Boat · Khlong Prem Prachakhon Express Boat · Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Express Boat

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Khlong Saen Saep Espress Boat Route

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The service runs between Pom Prap Sattru Phai and Bang Kapi districts in Bangkok. At Pratu Nam pier in Pathum Wan/Ratchathewi districts is an interchange between the western line, which terminates at Golden Mount, and the eastern line which terminates at NIDA, where passengers must change boats. Boats go past Watthana and Huai Khwang districts, running parallel to Phet Buri Road.

NIDA Line · Pratu Nam - interchange, near Pratu Nam garment district, CentralWorld and Pantip Plaza. · Chit Lom - near Central Chidlom. · Witthayu (Wireless Road) - near British Embassy. · Nana Nuea (Sukhumvit Soi 3) - near Bumrungrad Hospital, "Little Africa" neighborhood. · Saphan Asok - near Bangkok Metro Phetchaburi station and the old site of Embassy of Japan. · Prasan Mit - at Srinakharinwirot University (Prasarn Mitr Campus). · Ital-Thai Tower · Wat Mai Chong Lom - near Royal City Avenue (RCA). · Thong Lo - a trendy street with many boutique shopping malls. · Charn Issara - at Charn Issara 2 Building. · Klong Tan - near busy intersection of Petchaburi, Ramkhamhaeng, Rama IX and Phra Khanong roads, with Bangkok Skytrain (BTS) shuttle-bus service. · The Mall 3 - The Mall Ramkhamhaeng, near Rama IX Road intersection. · Ramkhamhaeng 29 · Wat Thep Lila - Soi Ram Khamheang 39 · Ramkhamhaeng - Opposite Ramkhamhaeng University. · Wat Klang · The Mall Bangkapi - The Mall Bangkapi on Lat Phrao Road. · Bang Kapi - Bang Kapi district office and market. · Wat Si Bun Rueang - terminal pier, near National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).

[edit] Golden Mount Line · Phan Fa Lilat - terminal, near Golden Mount and other attractions. · Bobe Market - a large garment market. · Charoen Phon · Hua Chang - near MBK Center and Bangkok Skytrain National Stadium station and Siam station. · Pratu Nam - interchange, near Pratu Nam garment district, CentralWorld and Pantip Plaza.

References

External links

* [http://www.2bangkok.com/ferries.shtml The ferry system] at [http://www.2bangkok.com 2bangkok]
* [http://www.disoriented.net/archives/2004/05/khlong_saen_sae.html Disoriented.net] - Blog entry on riding the canal boat service.
* [http://www.tshin.com/~dan/archives/2005/08/of_klongs_and_l.html Of Khlongs and losing shoes] - Another blog entry on riding the canal boat service.
* [http://www.klongwalking.blogspot.com/ Footpaths along Khlong Saen Saeb] - Blog on walking along the canal footpaths in Bangkok.


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