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
Bang Kapi ( th, บางกะปิ, ) is one of the 50 districts (''khet'') of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Bueng Kum, Saphan Sung, Prawet, Suan Luang, Huai Khwang, Wang Thonglang, ...
,
Suan Luang,
Watthana,
Ratchathewi
Ratchathewi ( th, ราชเทวี, ) is a district in central Bangkok, Thailand. Clockwise from the north, its neighboring districts are Phaya Thai, Din Daeng, Huai Khwang, Watthana, Pathum Wan and Dusit.
History
The district was part o ...
, 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
A creek in North America and elsewhere, such as Australia, is a stream that is usually smaller than a river. In the British Isles it is a small tidal inlet.
Creek may also refer to:
People
* Creek people, also known as Muscogee, Native Americans
...
' and ''khwang'' means 'barricaded'). Because the terrain here in the past consisted of wetlands and creeks; waterways were the main means of transport.
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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.][
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Administration
The district is divided into three sub-districts (''khwaeng'').
#Huai Khwang ห้วยขวาง
#Bang Kapi
Bang Kapi ( th, บางกะปิ, ) is one of the 50 districts (''khet'') of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Bueng Kum, Saphan Sung, Prawet, Suan Luang, Huai Khwang, Wang Thonglang, ...
บางกะปิ
#Sam Sen Nok สามเสนนอก
Places
Ganesha Shrine at Huai Khwang Intersection (indeed, it is located in Din Daeng District), thumb
* Thailand Cultural Centre (ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมแห่งประเทศไทย), a venue consisting of two auditoriums and one outdoor stage, used for live performances throughout the year. It was built with a grant from Japan
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, and opened on 9 October 1987. It can be reached via MRT's Thailand Cultural Centre Station.
*Ratchada Grand Theatre, the site of the Siam Niramit show.
* Royal City Avenue (RCA), a nightlife area.
* CentralPlaza Grand Rama IX
*Ganesh Shrine, a shrine of Ganesha at the corner of Huai Khwang near the Huai Khwang MRT Station, where many worship (it is just over the border in Din Daeng District).
* Praram 9 Hospital, a leading private hospital
Transportation
The MRT passes along the west side of Huai Khwang, providing six stations: Phetchaburi, Phra Ram 9, Thailand Cultural Centre, Huai Khwang, Sutthisan and Ratchadaphisek
Ratchadaphisek Road ( th, ถนนรัชดาภิเษก, ) is a major road in Bangkok, Thailand. Conceived in 1971 and opened in 1976, it connects earlier portions including Asok Montri, Wong Sawang and Charan Sanitwong Roads to form ...
.
The Huai Khwang MRT station is at the intersection of Ratchadaphisek Road with Prachasongkroa and Pracharat Bamphen Roads. From this station, several entertainment complexes are within walking distance, including some belonging to the famous Davis Group of massage parlours.
The main depot of the Metro is in Huai Khwang District, covering an area of .
Economy
Nok Mini
Siam General Aviation Company Limited ( th, บริษัท สยาม เจนเนอรัล เอวิเอชั่น จำกัด) was an airline in Thailand. Previously operated as an arm for Nok Air under the brand Nok Min ...
(formerly SGA Airlines) has its headquarters in the district.
Thai Sky Airlines
Thai Sky Airlines Co., Ltd was a charter passenger and cargo airline based in Thailand, with head office in the Le Concorde Tower in Huai Khwang District, Bangkok. The airline ceased operations in 2006.
History
Plans for purchasing of aircraft an ...
formerly had its head office in Room 708 of the 7th floor of the Le Concorde Tower in Huai Khwang District.
Education
* KIS International School, Thai-Japanese Association School and Modulo Language School
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Given two positive numbers and , modulo (often abbreviated as ) is t ...
are in Huai Khwang District."Contact info" Modulo Language School.
"Central Rama 9, unit 1202. 9/9 Ratchadaphisek Rd., Huai-Khwang, Bangkok, 10310"
* Triamudomsuksapattanakarn Ratchada School
References
External links
Bangkok Metropolitan Area (BMA) website with Huai Kwang landmarks
Huai Khwang District office
(Thai)
(Thai)
Huai Khwang Station environs
{{Khet Bangkok
Districts of Bangkok