The history of Makkasan District, Bangkok
When I visited Bangkok last July, I really enjoyed my time there and became super interested in discovering more about Bangkok’s history. I absolutely loved Makkasan District and made a bit of research about it!
Makkasan is a district in Bangkok that is not far from the major shopping centers and Bangkok’s traffic centers. It is a Muslim town and has major transit systems, great sites and it’s even home to an artificial lake. However, it is also known for having many slums.
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The Origin-where did the name Makkasan come from?
Makkasan is a pretty interesting name that came from “Makkasar” which is the provincial capital of South Sulawesi, Indonesia where Makkasan people lived in the before.
The inhabitants-who really live in current Makkasan
The majority of people who currently live in Makkasan are the Makkasan people who happen to be Muslims. They migrated from Celebes to Siam after King Narai’s rule over Ayutthaya kingdom came to an end. Back then they used to be called Khaek Makkasan by the Siamese which literally means “guest” because they had just migrated. King Phutthayotfa Chulalok established a kingdom, he allowed the Makkasans to settle in this area which was then called Makkasan up to date.
The sites and facilities-Home of the transit station
This district is considered as one of the most traffic jam areas mostly during rush hour. Makkasan is an intersection and neighbors Ratchathewi district. It is divided into two different intersections; one is the meeting point of Ratchaprarop, Si Ayutthaya roads and Chaturathit named Mo leng intersection. The other one is Nikhom Makkasan intersection of only two different roads. Lucky enough for shoppers Makkasan is not located far from the main shopping districts in Bangkok. The traffic centers are also close by like Victory Monument or Pratunam. Now Makkasan is a name used in many places, like the Makkasan Station which is the biggest rapid transit station on the Airport Rail Link called Makkasan Railway Station. This is a class 1 railway station. The old Makkasan Station goes back to the opening of the depot back in 1910.
Cultural sites-any cultural activities in Makkasan
Although the cultural activities that a person can take part in around Makkasan are limited, one can travel to other areas which are not so far from Makkasan. A good example is the Thailand Cultural center which can be easily accessed. There are four different ways to get to Thailand Cultural center which include the train, ferry, taxi or even by walking which can take about 57 minutes.
Buildings-a walk around Makkasan
This area is known as the main depot of the State Railways of Thailand (SRT). It also has a numerous number of slums. Most of the buildings are post-war structures. Another pleasant site is the open air market which is located around the Makkasan Station. This area is more hidden and thus has less traffic. Just recently Lancaster Bangkok Hotel was opened in Makkasan District. It is a five-star with both traditional and modern cultural designs with elegant rooms and suites that can accommodate visitors at all times.
In general, Makkasan is an attractive area to visit because it has adequate travel means and above all hotels that can accommodate people. There are more sites that a tourist can visit and experience a different and enriched culture. A holiday at Makkasan can never disappoint.