Hiran Ruchi

Hiran Ruchi is a khwaeng (sub-district) of seven sub-districts in Thon Buri district, Bangkok. Naming Hiran Ruchi is named after a local Thai Buddhist temple 'Wat Hiran Ruchi', a third-level royal temple of the Worawihan typle. Originally named Wat Noi. It is believed that it was built by wealthy Chinese Ngoen (father-in-law of King Rama II) during the reign of King Taksin circa 1778. There is an ordination hall in the temple with the architecture of the reign of King Rama I which is Thai mixed with Chinese style. There are large six stūpas, wooden stūpa. A Buddha statue in the attitude of subduing Mara, named Luang Pho Dam is a principal Buddha statue. Geography Hiran Ruchi is a northwest part of the district. The area covered from the inbound side of Intharaphithak Road to the left side of Wong Wian Yai (left side of King Taksin monument at Wong Wian Yai) up till the inbound side of Prajadhipok Road to Itsaraphap Road at Ban Khaek Intersection.