Is it true that Min Buri means city of fish? It is. Welcome to Min Buri District one of Bangkok’s 50 districts. Min Buri’s story is quite unique. It started as a province in 1901 during King Chulalongkorn’s reign.
Imagine Min Buri as a province. It included Khlong Sam Wa Saen Saep and Nong Chok. The name Min Buri meaning city of fish was chosen. It paired nicely with Thanyaburi province meaning city of rice.
Economic troubles hit in the 1930s. The government had to cut expenses. Min Buri Province was disbanded. It became Min Buri and Lat Krabang districts in Bangkok. Nong Chok became part of Chachoengsao province.
Later in 1957 part of Saen Saep went from Lat Krabang to Min Buri. In 1997 the northern part of Min Buri split off. This formed the new Khlong Sam Wa District.
Min Buri today is divided into two sub-districts. These are Min Buri and Saen Saep. The district covers 63.645 square kilometers. In 2017 the population was 141750.
Min Buri has a district council. It has seven members serving four-year terms. Elections were last held in 2006. The Democrat Party won all seven seats.
Let’s explore some places in Min Buri. The Min Buri Local Museum is worth a visit. It was formerly Min Buri City Hall. Also there is the Small Barge Museum.
If you love markets don’t miss these. Min Buri Old Market is a classic. Chatuchak Weekend Market 2 is also in Min Buri. For a unique experience visit Khwan Riam Floating Market.
Need some green space? Check out Rama IX Commemoration Park.
Min Buri also has several temples. Wat Bang Pheng Tai is one. Wat Bamphen Nuea is another. Wat Saen Suk is also located here.
Min Buri has several educational institutions. These include Kasem Bundit University Romklao Campus. There’s also Minburi Discovery Learning Library.
Other schools include Setthabutbamphen School. Also Satrisetthabutbamphen School. Minburi Technical College is here too. As well as Kanchanaphisek Technical College Mahanakorn.
Don’t forget Minprasatwittaya School. Bromsgrove International School Thailand has campuses here. RIS Swiss Section-Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok is also in Min Buri. Ruamrudee International School is another option.
Formerly Josuikan Bangkok International School was here. It closed in 2024.
Min Buri also has an industrial side. The Bangchan Industrial Estate is located here.
Min Buri is more than just a district. It’s a place where history meets modern life. From its days as a province to its vibrant markets. Min Buri offers something for everyone. Take a moment to appreciate the blend of old and new in this city of fish.