What is a “wa,” you ask? Here at Khlong Sam Tawan Ok, the name holds the key to the canal’s history. “Khlong Sam Wa” translates to “canal with a width of three wa.” A “wa” is an old Thai unit of measurement, roughly equivalent to two meters. That means Khlong Sam Tawan Ok, part of the larger Khlong Sam Wa district, was once a canal about six meters wide. Today, Khlong Sam Tawan Ok is just one section of this district, a testament to the enduring legacy of these waterways. Imagine the boats that once traversed these waters, laden with goods and ferrying people. Khlong Sam Tawan Ok stands as a reminder of Bangkok’s watery past, even as the city grows around it.
Bang Kachao
Picture a place where the air is clean. It’s a sanctuary from Bangkok’s urban sprawl. That place is Bang Kachao.