Si Yaek Maha Nak


Si Yaek Maha Nak is a sub-district of Dusit district, Bangkok. It has a total area of 0.375 km2 and Phitsanulok road is the border with Suan Chit Lada sub-district.
The name Si Yaek Maha Nak means "Maha Nak Intersection" or "Maha Nak Four Corners". It's a water intersection. This area is famous for its past floating market. The name "Maha Nak" is named after Khlong Maha Nak. The canal has a starting point at the Khlong Rop Krung, which is part of the old city moat, from Saphan Mahat Thai Uthit near Ratchadamnoen avenue and then Mahakan fort passes through to the east. In this area it confluence with Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem and flowing continuously to meet with Khlong Saen Saep at Ban Khrua quarter. All of these canals were built in the early Rattanakosin period during the reigns of King Phutthayotfa Chulalok, Nangklao and Mongkut. It was the main transport route of the people in those days. It was the centre of travel and trade by boat and connected to Chachoengsao province, eastern by Khlong Saen Saep. It became a floating market at the end of that era.
There's an incredible story behind this area's naming of "Si Yak Maha Nak", it is due to Mae Nak Phra Khanong, Thai female ghost, and was well known as being haunted by her inflating her body to a gigantic size here. And it's rumored that King Mongkut had visited to see her..
At present Si Yak Maha Nak is still an important market, as in the past. It's the location of the Maha Nak Market, also known as Saphan Khao Market, Bangkok's largest wholesale and retail fruits market. In addition, it's also adjacent to Bobae, wholesale and retail cheap clothes market located in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district.

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