It is possible that this being called, because of Khlong Chak Phra canal, the original course of Chao Phraya River that flows through the area.

Excavation through the loop of Chao Phraya River during middle Ayutthaya period (corresponds to King Chairachathirat's reign).

[3] Taling Chan is bounded by other sub-districts (from north clockwise): Wat Chalo in Amphoe Bang Kruai of Nonthaburi Province (Khlong Maha Sawat is a borderline), Bang Phlat in Bang Phlat District (Khlong Bangkok Noi is a borderline), Khlong Chak Phra in its district (Chak Phra Road is a borderline), Chim Phli in its district (Southern Railway Line is a borderline), respectively.

There are four Buddhist temples in Taling Chan[2] Taling Chan can be reached by car via Borommaratchachonnani, Chaiyaphruek, Chak Phra, and Suan Phak Roads, and can also be accessed via Southern Railway, both from Bangkok Railway Station and Bang Sue Grand Station.

Waterways are still the main routes for transporting agricultural products to Pak Khlong Talat.