Sampheng

Sampheng (Thai: สำเพ็ง, pronounced [sǎm.pʰēŋ]) is a historic neighbourhood and market in Bangkok's Chinatown, in Samphanthawong District.

The original street of Sampheng, now officially known as Soi Wanit 1 (ซอยวานิช 1), is now a small alleyway lined with numerous shops, and is a famous market.

It was filled in during the reign of King Rama VII to make way for roads, the area becoming known as Khlong Thom ('filled canal').

The king wished to build the Grand Palace in an area on the eastern bank of Chao Phraya River which was then occupied by a community of Teochew Chinese.

The second was cut straight to connect the bridge across the canal at Wat Pathum Khongkha and Yaowarat Road.

It is a small alleyway lined with numerous shops, and is now Bangkok's premier wholesale market.