Bang Kho Laem

Bang Kho Laem occupies a bend in the Chao Phraya River where the waterway curves around a promontory pointing south. This position made it historically important for river trade and navigation. Wat Yan Nawa, with its distinctive boat-shaped temple hall, commemorates the area's maritime heritage.

The district sits between the commercial intensity of Silom/Sathorn and the residential quiet of the southern riverfront. Sathorn Pier provides boat connections to the broader Chao Phraya network. The area includes older riverside communities alongside newer developments capitalizing on the river views.