San Chaopho Suea subdistrict
San Chaopho Suea (, ) is a "khwaeng" (subdistrict) of Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. History. It is named after San Chaopho Suea, an ancient Chinese joss house of Xuanwu or ""Chaopho Suea"" (Tiger God) in Thai. It has been built since the King Nangklao (Rama III)'s reign in early Rattanakosin era. Originally it was situated on Bamrung Mueang Road, later in the King Chulalongkorn (Rama V)'s reign, it has moved to Tanao Road like today. The building of the joss house was built in the southern Chinese architectural style. Today, it is regarded as one of  the most well-known and respected Chinese joss houses. Geography. Neighbouring subdistricts are, clockwise from north: Bowon Niwet (Khlong Lot Wat Ratchanadda is a divider line), Sao Chingcha (Tanao Road is a divider line), Wat Ratchabophit (Bamrung Mueang Road is a divider line), Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang (Khlong Khu Mueang Doem is a divider line). All in Phra Nakhon District.