Wang Burapha Phirom is a khwaeng (subdistrict) of Phra Nakhon District , in Bangkok , Thailand . In 2017 it had a total population of 11,427 people.
6-431: Its name is after Wang Burapha Phirom , a former palace of Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse . The palace was demolished in the 1950s to build a shopping district and three cinemas in the name of " Wang Burapha ". Wang Burapha can be considered as the centre of youngsters of that era comparable to Siam Square in present. During King Rama V 's reign, the area was named "Tambon Pak Khlong Talat" eponymous Pak Khlong Talat ,
12-457: A colonial style by Italian architect Joachim Grassi in majestic two stories of three buildings. Its name means "Delightful East Palace" , regarded as another palace that was very grand. Its area was extensive from the road from Maha Chai Fort through Saphan Lek . After World War II , it became an abandoned palace. It was rented as Bhanuthat girls' school. Later, the heir of the prince therefore decided to sell it to businessman Osot Kosin in
18-478: A large local wet market by the Chao Phraya River and Khlong Lot . Currently, the palace location has become a Mega Plaza Saphan Lek, the department store that became the new hub of various kinds of toys and models after nearby Saphan Lek and Khlong Thom was rezoned by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in 2015. Wang Burapha Phirom is the southernmost part of Phra Nakhon District. The lower area
24-565: Is entirely adjacent to the Chao Phraya River. It can also be considered as the southern end of the double old city moats, Khlong Khu Mueang Doem or colloquially known as Khlong Lot, and Khlong Rop Krung or Khlong Ong Ang . The two moats form a historic area called Rattanakosin Island . 13°44′42.15″N 100°30′09.42″E / 13.7450417°N 100.5026167°E / 13.7450417; 100.5026167 This article related to
30-489: The city of Bangkok , Thailand is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Wang Burapha Phirom Buraphaphirom Palace ( Thai : วังบูรพาภิรมย์ ) was a palace situated in Bangkok , Thailand, and was built to be the residence of Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse , the origin of the royal family surname Bhanubandhu. The palace was built in the year 1875 according to the order of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) with
36-547: The year 1951 with a price of nearly 13 million baht to build as a new shopping and entertainment districts . The demolition was completed in 1954 and was rebuilt as three movie theaters namely Kings, Queens, Grand (not counting the Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre , which was also nearby). Since then the original location of the Buraphaphirom Palace became Bangkok's most bustling commercial district in
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