Huai Khwang District

Huai Khwang
ห้วยขวาง
Khet


Khet location in Bangkok
Coordinates: 13°46′36″N 100°34′46″E / 13.77667°N 100.57944°E / 13.77667; 100.57944Coordinates: 13°46′36″N 100°34′46″E / 13.77667°N 100.57944°E / 13.77667; 100.57944
Country  Thailand
Province Bangkok
Seat Huai Khwang
Khwaeng 3
Area
  Total 15.033 km2 (5.804 sq mi)
Population (2015)
  Total 80,735
  Density 5,370.51/km2 (13,909.6/sq mi)
Time zone THA (UTC+7)
Postal code 10310
Geocode 1017

Huai Khwang (Thai: ห้วยขวาง; IPA: [hûaj kʰwǎːŋ]) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand, located east of the city centre. Neighbouring districts are Chatuchak, Wang Thonglang, Bang Kapi, Suan Luang, Watthana, Ratchathewi and Din Daeng.

History

The Huai Khwang district was established from an area formerly part of Phaya Thai. 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.

Administration

The district is sub-divided into three sub-districts (Khwaeng).

  1. Huai Khwang ห้วยขวาง
  2. Bang Kapi บางกะปิ
  3. Sam Sen Nok สามเสนนอก

Places

Transportation

The entrance to Huai Khwang station

The Bangkok Metro passes along the western side of Huai Khwang, providing six stations: Phetchaburi, Phra Ram 9, Thailand Cultural Centre, Huai Khwang, Sutthisan and Ratchadaphisek.

The Huai Khwang Metro Station is located on the intersection of the Ratchadaphisek Road with the Prachasongkroa and Pracharat Bamphen Road. 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 also located in the Huai Khwang district, covering an area of 0.48 square kilometres (120 acres).

Economy

Nok Mini (formerly SGA Airlines) has its headquarters in the district.[1]

Thai Sky Airlines formerly had its head office in Room 708 of the 7th floor of the Le Concorde Tower in Huai Khwang District.[2][3]

Education

KIS International School, Thai-Japanese Association School and Modulo Language School are in Huai Khwang District.[4][5][6]

References

  1. "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"
  2. "Contact Us." 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"
  3. "Index_1.jpg." and "Index_9.jpg." and "Index_3.jpg." 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"
  4. "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"
  5. "Thai-Japanese Association School." Bangkok Post. Retrieved on 28 February 2013.
  6. "Contact info" Modulo Language School. "Central Rama 9, unit 1202. 9/9 Ratchadaphisek Rd., Huai-Khwang, Bangkok, 10310"

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