Bang Khae had the highest population of all districts in Bangkok as of 2004. It was formerly a tambon (sub-district) of Thonburi Province before it was merged into Bangkok. It is mostly residential composed of housing villages with big shopping malls and shops. It is accessible through buses and taxis that ply the main road. There are many options for rental or purchase of houses or condominiums with prices varying from affordable to extravagant.