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Hua Mak
Hua Mak ( th, หัวหมาก, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (subdistrict) of Bang Kapi District, in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2020, it had a total population of 67,798 people. History Hua Mak originally had a much wider territory than today. It extends to the present-day Suan Luang area. Khlong Saen Saep, the longest man-made ''khlong'' (canal) in the country, runs through this area. Hua Mak was the end of the first phase of Khlong Saen Saep, known as "Khlong Saen Saep Tai" (คลองแสนแสบใต้; south Saen Saep canal) with no evidence of when it was excavated. The second phase of Khlong Saen Saep, commonly known as Khlong Saen Saep Nuea (คลองแสนแสบเหนือ; north Saen Saep canal) is a continuous route up until it ends when it confluence the Bang Pakong River in Chachoengsao Province in the eastern Thailand, east region. Khlong Saen Saep was dug mostly by Muslim and Chinese labourers. When the canal was completed, Rama III allowed these Muslim w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khwaeng
A ''khwaeng'' (, ) is an administrative subdivision used in the fifty districts of Bangkok and a few other city municipalities in Thailand. Currently, there are 180 ''khwaeng'' in Bangkok. A ''khwaeng'' is roughly equivalent to a ''tambon'' in other provinces of Thailand, smaller than an ''amphoe'' (district). With the creation of the special administrative area of Bangkok in 1972 the ''tambon'' within the area of the new administrative entity was converted into ''khwaeng''.Item 17 of The common English translation for ''khwaeng'' is subdistrict. Historically, in some regions of the country ''khwaeng'' referred to subdivisions of a province (then known as ''mueang'', predating the modern term ''changwat''), while in others they were called ''amphoe''. Administrative reforms at the beginning of the 20th century standardized them to the term ''amphoe''. ''Khwaeng'' of Bangkok ''Khwaeng'' in City Municipalities See also *Subdivisions of Thailand References {{reflist Sub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khlong Tan
350px, Aerial view of Khlongh Tan intersection. Khlong Tan ( th, คลองตัน, ) is an intersection and its surrounding neighbourhood in Bangkok's Suan Luang sub-district, Suan Luang district. History Khlong Tan is a minor tributary of Khlong Saen Saep that connects to Khlong Phra Khanong (currently considered part of Khlong Saen Saep) that flows through this area. The longest canal in Thailand with distance is 72 km (about 44 mi) from the downtown Bangkok to the east in Chachoengsao province. Khlong Saen Saep was dug during the reign of King Nangklao (Rama III) in the early Rattanakosin period. Most of the workmen are Muslims from southern Thailand, including the Malay Peninsula. When the canal was finished he allowed these Muslims to settle down the length of the canal, ranging from the present-day Bobae neighbourhood (the end of Khlong Maha Nak area and Khlong Saen Saep is a continuation) in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district hereafter. It is assumed that the name o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huai Khwang District
Huai Khwang ( th, ห้วยขวาง, ) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is east of the city centre. Neighbouring districts are Chatuchak, Wang Thonglang, Bang Kapi, Suan Luang, Watthana, Ratchathewi, and Din Daeng. History Huai Khwang district was established in an area formerly part of Phaya Thai in 1973. Adjustments to the district were made in 1978, adjusting boundaries with neighboring districts Phaya Thai and Bang Kapi, and again in 1993, creating the new Din Daeng District. The name "Huai Khwang" literally meaning 'barricaded creek' (''huai'' means ' creek' and ''khwang'' means 'barricaded'). Because the terrain here in the past consisted of wetlands and creeks; waterways were the main means of transport. Today, the district has attracted a new generation of Chinese, leading it to be called "New Chinatown", as distinct from Bangkok's traditional Chinatown, Yaowarat, in Samphanthawong district. Administration The district is divided ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suan Luang Subdistrict, Bangkok
Suan Luang ( th, สวนหลวง, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (subdistrict) of Suan Luang District, in Bangkok, Thailand Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bo .... In 2020, it had a total population of 48,207 people. References Subdistricts of Bangkok Suan Luang district {{Bangkok-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phatthanakan Subdistrict
Phatthanakan ( th, พัฒนาการ, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (subdistrict) of Suan Luang District, in Bangkok, Thailand Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bo .... It was created in 2017, split off from Suan Luang Subdistrict along with On Nut Subdistrict. In 2020, it had a total population of 30,975 people. References Subdistricts of Bangkok Suan Luang district {{Bangkok-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saphan Sung District
Saphan Sung ( th, สะพานสูง, ) is one of the 50 districts (''khet'') of Bangkok, Thailand. Located on the eastern part of the capital, it is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Khan Na Yao, Min Buri, Lat Krabang, Prawet, Suan Luang, Bang Kapi, and Bueng Kum. Most part of Saphan Sung district are low density residential area. History Saphan Sung was separated from Bueng Kum on 14 October 1997 announcement, effective 21 November 1997, together with Khan Na Yao. Saphan Sung means ''tall bridge'' referring to the shape of bridge built over khlongs (Thai canals) back when boats were a main mode of transportation. Administration The district has three sub-districts (''khwaeng''). Places * Wat Lat Bua Khao (วัดลาดบัวขาว) * Triam Udom Suksa Nomklao School * Saphan Sung Discovery Learning Library * Saphan Sung Youth Centre * Pra-Ajahn Mitsuo Gavesako Foundation District Council The District Council for Saphan Sung has sev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thap Chang, Bangkok
Thap Chang ( th, ทับช้าง, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (subdistrict) of Saphan Sung District, in Bangkok, Thailand Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bo .... In 2020, it had a total population of 25,273 people., References Subdistricts of Bangkok Saphan Sung district {{Bangkok-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saphan Sung Subdistrict
Saphan Sung ( th, สะพานสูง, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (subdistrict) of Saphan Sung District, in Bangkok, Thailand Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bo .... In 2020, it had a total population of 28,213 people., References Subdistricts of Bangkok Saphan Sung district {{Bangkok-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bueng Kum District
Bueng Kum ( th, บึงกุ่ม, ) is one of the 50 districts (''Khet'') of Bangkok, Thailand. From north clockwise, it is bounded by Bang Khen, Khan Na Yao, Saphan Sung, Bang Kapi, and Lat Phrao. History Bueng Kum was separated from Bang Kapi on 4 September 1989. It consisted of three sub-districts: Khlong Kum, Khan Na Yao, and Saphan Sung. On 14 October 1997, Khan Na Yao and Saphan Sung were elevated to districts, leaving Bueng Kum with a sole sub-district, Khlong Kum. Bueng Kum was named so because of a lake ("bueng" means 'lake') used as water reservoir for flood prevention. There are also plants called "kum" ('' Crataeva'' sp.) around the lake. The lake is part of Seri Thai Park. Administration The district is divided into three sub-districts ('' khwaeng''). District council The District Council for Bueng Kum has seven members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khlong Kum
Khlong Kum ( th, คลองกุ่ม, ) is a ''khwaeng'' (subdistrict) of Bueng Kum District, in Bangkok, Thailand Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bo .... In 2020, it had a total population of 69,071 people. References Subdistricts of Bangkok Bueng Kum district {{Bangkok-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
