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Thonburi is an area of modern Bangkok. During the era of the kingdom of Ayutthaya, its location on the right bank at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River had made it an important garrison town, which is reflected in its name: thon a loanword from Pali dhána wealth and buri, from púra fortress. The full formal name was Thon Buri Si Mahasamut . Thonburi District Bangkok Yai District Khlong San District Taling Chan District Bangkok Noi District Bang Khun Thian District Phasi Charoen District Nong Khaem District Rat Burana District