Huai Khwang district
Huai Khwang (Thai: ห้วยขวาง, pronounced [hûa̯j kʰwǎːŋ]) 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.
Huai Khwang ห้วยขวาง | |
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Building of Praram 9 Hospital | |
Khet location in Bangkok | |
| Coordinates: 13°46′36″N 100°34′46″E / 13.77667°N 100.57944°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Seat | Huai Khwang |
| Khwaeng | 3 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.033 km2 (5.804 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 81,515[1] |
| • Density | 5,422.40/km2 (14,044.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 10310 |
| Geocode | 1017 |
History edit
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.[2]
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.[2]
Administration edit
The district is divided into three sub-districts (khwaeng).
| No. | Name | Thai | Area (km2) | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Huai Khwang | ห้วยขวาง | 5.342 | |
2. | Bang Kapi | บางกะปิ | 5.408 | |
4. | Sam Sen Nok | สามเสนนอก | 4.283 | |
| Total | 15.033 | |||
The missing number 3 belongs to the sub-district which was split off to form Din Daeng district.
Places edit
- 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, 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).[2]
- Praram 9 Hospital, a leading private hospital
Transportation edit
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.
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 0.48 square kilometres (120 acres).
Economy edit
Nok Mini (formerly SGA Airlines) has its headquarters in the district.[3]
Thai Sky Airlines formerly had its head office in Room 708 of the 7th floor of the Le Concorde Tower in Huai Khwang District.[4][5]
Education edit
- KIS International School, Thai-Japanese Association School and Modulo Language School are in Huai Khwang District.[6][7][8]
- Triamudomsuksapattanakarn Ratchada School
References edit
- ^ "Population and House Report for Year 2017". Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 2018-04-01. (Search page)
- ^ a b c "ห้วยขวาง - The New China Town". Realist (in Thai).
- ^ "Contact Nok Mini." Nok Mini. Retrieved on 27 February 2013. "Headquarter Office: Siam General Aviation Co., Ltd. 19/6 Royal City Avenue Block A Rama 9 Road Kwang Bangkapi Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10310 THAILAND"
- ^ "." Thai Sky Airlines. 17 January 2007. Retrieved on 7 April 2013. "Head Office 7th Floor., Room 708, Leconcode Tower [sic] 202 Ratchadapisek RD., Huay Kwang,Bangkok 10320"
- ^ "." and "." and "." Thai Sky Airlines. 15 July 2007. Retrieved on 7 April 2013. "7th Floor, Room 708, Le Concorde Tower, 202 Ratchadapisek RD., Huay Hwang, Bangkok 10320"
- ^ "Contact Us." KIS International School. Retrieved on 6 March 2013. "KIS International School, 999/124 Kesinee Ville Pracha-Utit Road, Huay-Kwang Bangkok 10320, Thailand"
- ^ "Thai-Japanese Association School." Bangkok Post. Retrieved on 28 February 2013.
- ^ "Contact info" Modulo Language School. "Central Rama 9, unit 1202. 9/9 Ratchadaphisek Rd., Huai-Khwang, Bangkok, 10310"
External links edit
- Bangkok Metropolitan Area (BMA) website with Huai Kwang landmarks
- (Thai)
- Thailand Cultural Centre (Thai)
- Huai Khwang Station environs