Huai Khwang ( th, ห้วยขวาง, ) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of

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. 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, an ...

, Suan Luang, Watthana, Ratchathewi, and

Din Daeng Din Daeng ( th, ดินแดง, ) is one of the 50 districts (''khet'') of Bangkok, Thailand. Its neighbours, clockwise from north, are Chatuchak, Huai Khwang, Ratchathewi, and Phaya Thai. History The district was created in 1993, when the ...

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

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, leading it to be called "New Chinatown", as distinct from Bangkok's traditional Chinatown,

Yaowarat Yaowarat Road ( th, ถนนเยาวราช, ; ) in Samphanthawong District is the main artery of Bangkok's Chinatown. Modern Chinatown now covers a large area around Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Road. It has been the main centre for trading ...

, in

Samphanthawong district Samphanthawong ( th, สัมพันธวงศ์, ) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Regarded as Bangkok's Chinatown, it is the smallest district in area but has the highest population density of Bangkok's districts. ...

Administration

The district is divided into three sub-districts (''khwaeng''). #Huai Khwang ห้วยขวาง #

บางกะปิ #Sam Sen Nok สามเสนนอก

Places

Ganesha Shrine at Huai Khwang Intersection (indeed, it is located in Din Daeng District), thumb *

Thailand Cultural Centre The Thailand Cultural Centre (Thai alphabet, Thai; ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมแห่งประเทศไทย) is a performing arts venue in Huai Khwang district, Bangkok, Thailand. History Built with a grant from Japan, the T ...

(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

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, and opened on 9 October 1987. It can be reached via

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's Thailand Cultural Centre Station. *Ratchada Grand Theatre, the site of the Siam Niramit show. *

Royal City Avenue Royal City Avenue or RCA is one of Bangkok's largest entertainment and clubbing areas. Located on in Huai Khwang district, RCA is a long street located between Rama IX Road and Phetchaburi Road. It contains a multitude of bars, nightclubs and l ...

(RCA), a nightlife area. *

CentralPlaza Grand Rama IX Central Rama 9 (previously known as CentralPlaza Grand Rama 9) is a shopping mall on Rama IX Road in Huai Khwang District, Bangkok. and Opposite Tesco Lotus and Fortune Town Rama IX Overview The shopping mall has a total of 9 storeys including 2 ...

*Ganesh Shrine, a shrine of

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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

passes along the west side of Huai Khwang, providing six stations:

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, Phra Ram 9,

Huai Khwang 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 D ...

Sutthisan Sutthisan Winitchai Road in the area of Huai Khwang Ratchada-Sutthisan Intersection, where Sutthisan crosses Din_Daeng.html"_;"title="Ratchadaphisek_Roads_on_the_boundary_between_Huai__Khwang_and_Din_Daeng">Ratchadaphisek_Roads_on_the_bounda ...

and Ratchadaphisek. The Huai Khwang MRT station is at the intersection of

Ratchadaphisek Road 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 for ...

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 (formerly SGA Airlines) has its headquarters in the district. Thai Sky Airlines 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 KIS International School ( th, โรงเรียนนานาชาติเคไอเอส, ) is a co-educational full International Baccalaureate world school in Bangkok, Thailand, serving students ages 3 to 19. This top international s ...

Thai-Japanese Association School The Thai Japanese Association School ( ja, 泰日協会学校 ''Tai-hi Kyōkai Gakkō'' or the バンコク日本人学 ''Bankoku Nihonjin Gakkō'' meaning "Bangkok Japanese School", th, โรงเรียนสมาคมไทย-ญี่ ...

and Modulo Language School 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 landmarksHuai Khwang District office
(Thai)

(Thai)
Huai Khwang Station environs
{{Khet Bangkok Districts of Bangkok