Bang Kapi District
| Bang Kapi บางกะปิ | |
|---|---|
| Khet | |
|
Inside The Mall Bangkapi | |
 Khet location in Bangkok | |
  Bang Kapi Location in Thailand | |
| Coordinates: 13°45′57″N 100°38′52″E / 13.76583°N 100.64778°ECoordinates: 13°45′57″N 100°38′52″E / 13.76583°N 100.64778°E | |
| Country |
 Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Seat | Khlong Chan |
| Khwaeng | 2 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.523 km2 (11.013 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 149,102 |
| • Density | 5,227.43/km2 (13,539.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code |
10240 except Moo Ban Seri: 10250 |
| Geocode | 1006 |
Bang Kapi (Thai: บางกะปิ; IPA: [bāːŋ kàpìʔ]) 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, and Lat Phrao.
History
The area of Bang Kapi was once a jungle and has a history dating back to King Nangklao period when Chao Phraya Bodindecha (เจ้าพระยาบดินทรเดชา) led a troop to fight rebels in Champassack and Louangphabang and brought back people to settle here.
When it had grown in size, Bang Kapi was established as an amphoe of Phra Nakhon province. It was once very large, but has been split many times to form new amphoe and districts.
In 1966, the Huay Khwang sub-district and parts of the Bang Kapi sub-district were divided off to form amphoe Phaya Thai.
In 1972, Phra Nakhon and Thon Buri were joined as the single province Krung Thep Maha Nakhon. Administrative districts in the capital city were changed from amphoe and tambon to district (khet) and sub-district (khwaeng), respectively. Bang Kapi thus became a district of the newly combined province, having at that time 9 sub-districts.
In 1977, the Sam Sen Nok sub-district was moved to Huai Khwang district.
In 1989, Lat Phrao and Bueng Kum were divided from Bang Kapi and became new districts.
On October 14, 1997, Wang Thonglang sub-district was elevated to a district, taking along part of Khlong Chan sub-district with it.
Places
- Ramkhamhaeng University
- National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA)
- Rattana Bundit University
- Assumption University
- Hua Mak Sports Complex (including Rajamangala Stadium)
- National Housing Authority
- Bangkapi School
Shopping
Transportation
- Khlong Saen Saeb - Many piers for express boat service, including The Mall Bang Kapi.
Administration
The district is sub-divided into two sub-districts (Khwaeng).
| 1. | Khlong Chan | คลองจั่น | |
| 2. | Hua Mak | หัวหมาก |
District Council
The District Council for Bang Kapi has eight members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections were last held on 30 April 2006. The results were as follows:
- Democrat Party - 7 seats
- Thai Rak Thai Party - 1 seat
Education
The Niva International School,[1] the Ramkhamhaeng Advent International School,[2] and the Traill International School are in the district.[3]
References
- ↑ "Map & Location." Niva International School. Retrieved on February 27, 2013. "18 Soi Phokaew 3 Yeak 9, Ladphrao 101, Klongchan, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand"
- ↑ "Contact Us." Ramkhamhaeng Advent International School. Retrieved on 7 March 2013. "Ramkhamhaeng Advent International School 1 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 119, Sukhapibal 3, Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240"
- ↑ "Traill International School." Traill International School, Bangkok. Retrieved on 6 March 2013. "Address: 43 Soi 16, Ramkhamhaeng Rd., Hua Mak, Bang Kapi, Bangkok 10240 Thailand"
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