Khlong Luang
Thailand
A group of Artists has taken up residence in a 200-year-old traditional wooden house on the banks of Khlong Bang Luang. Marvel at a show of the most unique puppetry you may ever see, as the art is combined with traditional Khon dance by the Hoon Lek puppeteers. The modern inhabitants of the old wooden trading houses these days sell artwork and vintage crafts as well as fish food for you to feed the abundant fish in the canal.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Khlong Luang
Welcome to Khlong Luang, a name that resonates with the very soul of Thai urban planning. The term 'Khlong' means canal, and 'Luang' signifies royal or great. …
Listen in the app2The Khlong Taxi Experience — Commuting on Water
To truly experience the canals, one must brave the 'Khlong Taxi.' These long, narrow boats are the lifeblood of the city's transport for those who wish to bypass the legendary Bangkok traffic jams. Standing on the pier, you will…
Listen in the app3Traditional Canal Architecture — The Teakwood Legacy
Along the banks of Khlong Luang, you will see a fascinating array of traditional Thai architecture. The classic wooden house, elevated on stilts, is the most iconic. …
Listen in the app4Canal Flora and Fauna — The Monitor Lizards' Domain
The canals are not just human thoroughfares; they are vibrant ecosystems. One of the most startling sights for a first-time visitor is the Water Monitor Lizard. …
Listen in the app5The Evolution of Water Transport — Electric Boats
While we have discussed the traditional longtail boats, Khlong Luang is also witnessing the future of water transport. In recent years, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has introduced electric canal boats on several…
Listen in the app6Riverside Markets — The Flavor of the Khlong
No exploration of a canal community is complete without a visit to a riverside market. In Khlong Luang, these markets are often less touristy and more authentic than the famous floating markets further outside the city. …
Listen in the app7Baan Silapin — The Artist House Tradition
A short walk from the main thoroughfare brings us to the concept of the 'Artist House,' or Baan Silapin. This is a 200-year-old wooden home that has been converted into a community art space. …
Listen in the app8Khlong Luang
Our journey through Khlong Luang and the wider canal network of Bangkok has revealed a city that is as much defined by its water as it is by its concrete. We have seen the incredible resilience of these waterways—how they have…
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What is Khlong Luang?
Khlong Luang is a place in Thailand with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 14.0954, 100.7102 |
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