Tha Chalom

Tha Chalom
ท่าฉลอม
Tambon
Tha Chalom and Wat Laem Suwannaram as seen from Mahachai
Tha Chalom and Wat Laem Suwannaram as seen from Mahachai
Tha Chalom is located in Bangkok Metropolitan Region
Tha Chalom
Tha Chalom
Location in Bangkok Metropolitan Region#Location in Thailand
Tha Chalom is located in Thailand
Tha Chalom
Tha Chalom
Tha Chalom (Thailand)
Coordinates: 13°32′18″N 100°16′20″E / 13.53833°N 100.27222°E / 13.53833; 100.27222
Country Thailand
Province Samut Sakhon
DistrictMueang Samut Sakhon
Government
 • TypePart of City Municipality
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • Total
7,570
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
74000
Calling code034
ISO 3166 codeTH-74010200
Websitesakhoncity.go.th

Tha Chalom (Thai: ท่าฉลอม, pronounced [tʰâː t͡ɕʰā.lɔ̌ːm]) is a historic subdistrict (tambon) of Samut Sakhon, Mueang Samut Sakhon district, Samut Sakhon province, central Thailand. Its name is also a name of surrounding area.

History

Tha Chalom has a history dating back to the mid-Ayutthaya period, during the reign of King Maha Chakkraphat, when he established Ban Tha Chin (บ้านท่าจีน) as a town. At that time, Tha Chalom and Mahachai were predominantly Chinese communities, with many Chinese piers along both banks of the Tha Chin River. The river was thus named Tha Chin, which means "Chinese pier".

Tha Chalom is regarded as the first sukhaphiban (sanitary district) in Thailand. It was established in 1905 by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), after observing the unsanitary conditions in Nakhon Khuan Khan (now Phra Pradaeng district, Samut Prakan province), reportedly said, "As dirty as Mahachai market". The Ministry of Interior, under Prince Damrong Rajanubhab, then cleaned up the town and built new roads for the King. Upon completion, the King presided over the official road opening ceremony on March 18, 1905, and named it "Thawai Road" (offer road).[2][3]

Toponymy

The name "Tha Chalom" means "pier of Chalom" (Chalom is a type of Thai vendor boat similar to junk).
Tha Chalom in the reign of King Chulalongkorn was the capital of the province and more prosperous than Mahachai side.

Geography

The general topography of the subdistrict is a coastal lowland about 1 meter above sea level. There are no islands, mountains or minerals. The main watercourse of Samut Sakhon, Tha Chin River flows into the Gulf of Thailand at Bang Ya Phraek subdistrict. Tha Chalom is a peaceful enclave in Samut Sakhon city.[4]
Neighboring subdistricts are (from the north clockwise): Mahachai, Krokkrak and Tha Chin of Mueang Samut Sakhon district of Samut Sakhon province.

Administration

Central government

The administration of Tha Chalom subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for 7,570 people from 2,470 households.[1]

No. Subdistrict Thai Communities Population
2. Tha Chalom ท่าฉลอม 6 7,570
Samut Sakhon city municipality

Local government

As of December 2024 there is ฺSamut Sakhon city municipality (thesaban nakhon) which covers the combined area of (1) Mahachai, (2) Tha Chalom and (3) Krokkrak subdistricts. There are 6 communities (chumchon) in Tha Chalom, although not directly chosen by the local citizens, which provides advice and recommendations to the local administrative organization.[5]

Education

There is Wat Suwannaram municipal school.[6]

Healthcare

There is no health promoting hospital in Tha Chalom subdistrict. But there is Metropolitan Hospital Tha Chalom.

Economy

Most locals work in fisheries. Miniature fishing boat models and dried seafood are local products.

Religion

Temples

The following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[7]

Temple name Thai Location
Wat Suthiwat Wararam วัดสุทธิวาตวราราม Tha Chalom
Wat Laem Suwannaram วัดแหลมสุวรรณาราม Tha Chalom

Chinese shrine

There is Chaopho Guan Yu in Tha Chalom.[8]

Roman Catholic church

There is Saint Anne Catholic church in Tha Chalom.[9]

Transportation

Tha Chin River Ferry

Presently, Tha Chalom residents still preserve their traditional way of life, old buildings with chic graffiti can still be seen on the streets. Pedicabs serve the area.[8]

There is Maeklong Railway a Tha Chalom - Mae Klong train service, starting from Ban Laem station, Tha Chalom subdistrict, to Maeklong station, Samut Songkhram (distance 33.7 kilometres (20.9 mi)).[10]

Traveling between Tha Chalom and Mahachai must rely mainly on the Tha Chin River Ferry.[8]

Tha Chalom is the setting of a Thai luk krung song, titled 'Tha Chalom', the story of a Tha Chalom fisherman falling in love with the beauty living in Mahachai. It was sung by Charin Nuntanakorn in the year 1961.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA). Retrieved 25 March 2025, year 2024 >subdistrict level >Excel File >no.74010200 >Excel line 9459{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  2. ^ a b "ท่าฉลอม" [Tha Chalom]. Samutsakhon.go.th (in Thai).
  3. ^ "ท่าฉลอม เมืองสุขาภิบาลแห่งแรกของสยาม" [Tha Chalom the first sanitary district in Siam]. TPBS (in Thai). 2020-10-23.
  4. ^ "General condition". Samut Sakhon City. Retrieved 25 March 2025, Location{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  5. ^ "Community information". Samut Sakhon City. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  6. ^ "studty". Samut Sakhon City. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  7. ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 25 March 2025, Sect Maha Nikai no.274010201-274010202{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  8. ^ a b c "Tha Chalom, Samut Sakhon". Bangkokkid.travellerspoint.com. 2018-04-07.
  9. ^ Svasti, Pichaya (2017-09-28). "Rollin' down the rivers". Bangkokpost.
  10. ^ "Public services". Samut Sakhon City. Retrieved 25 March 2025, train{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
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