The canal can be considered as a historical place, owing the point where it confluence Khlong Pla Mo (Thai: คลองปลาหมอ, pronounced [kʰlɔ̄ːŋ plāː mɔ̌ː]) was the place where the promoters planned to overthrow the power of Khun Worawongsathirat, the usurper Ayutthaya ruler, led by Khun Pirenthorathep (later King Maha Thammaracha), assassinated him while traveling to capture white elephant at Lopburi via royal barge procession.

[1] Khlong Sa Bua and Khong Pla Mo had all been main transportation routes since the early Ayutthaya period.

Its adjoining other subdistricts, clockwise from north, are Suan Phrik, Ban Ko, Hua Ro, Tha Wasukri, and Lumphli.

As it flows back towards the south, it passes the Elephant Kraal and the other temples before once more linking with the Lopburi river around Hua Ro.

[4] Khlong Sa Bua has been the home to many potters and producers of ceramic roof tiles, stoves and ovens of various kinds since the early days of the former capital.