Watthana District

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Watthana
วัฒนา
Khet

Beginning of Asok Montri Road in Watthana District with Terminal 21 on the left

Khet location in Bangkok
Coordinates: 13°44′32″N 100°35′9″E / 13.74222°N 100.58583°E / 13.74222; 100.58583Coordinates: 13°44′32″N 100°35′9″E / 13.74222°N 100.58583°E / 13.74222; 100.58583
Country  Thailand
Province Bangkok
Seat Khlong Tan Nuea
Khwaeng 3
Khet established 6 March 1998
Area
  Total 12.565 km2 (4.851 sq mi)
Population (2013)
  Total 82,637
  Density 6,371.3/km2 (16,502/sq mi)
Time zone THA (UTC+7)
Postal code 10110
parts of Phra Khanong Nuea: 10260
Geocode 1039

Watthana or Vadhana, Thai: วัฒนา; IPA: [wát.tʰā.nāː]) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise): Ratchathewi, Huai Khwang, Suan Luang, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Sathon and Pathum Wan.

History

Watthana became a separate district by a split from Khlong Toei in 1998 to provide better service to its population. The district obtained its name from Princess Galyani Vadhana, the elder sister of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Watthana or Vadhana means development. The area is among the most developed parts of Bangkok.

On 1 January 2009, Watthana was the location of the Santika Club fire, which killed 66 and injured 222.

Administration

District map

The district is sub-divided into three sub-districts (Kwaeng), from west to east:

1.Khlong Toei Nuea, คลองเตยเหนือ, from the railway to Soi Sukhumvit 31 (Sawatdi)
2.Khlong Tan Nuea, คลองตันเหนือ, from Soi 31 to Soi 63 (Ekkamai)
3.Phra Khanong Nuea, พระโขนงเหนือ, from Soi 63 to Soi 81 (Siri Phot)

Places

Comprising the area between Sukhumvit Road and Khlong Saen Saeb, Watthana is one of the commercial districts in Bangkok with lots of condominiums and hotels. A lot of expatriates of many nationalities live there.

Shopping

EmQuartier
Major Sukhumvit

Dining and entertainment

Hospitals

Transportation

Roads

Thong Lo

Besides the east-bound Sukhumvit, prominent roads in the district include several odd-numbered soi's (branch roads) from Sukhumvit: Nana Nuea (Sukhumvit 3), Asok Montri (Sukhumvit 21), Phrom Phong (Sukhumvit 39), Thong Lo (Sukhumvit 55), Ekkamai (Sukhumvit 63), Sukhumvit 71 (Pridi Banomyong) and a small portion of On Nut (Sukhumvit 77).

Public transportation

Symbols

The emblem of the district shows a pavilion, which refers to the residence of Princess Galyani Vadhana, the name patron of the district. Also the red colour refers to the Princess, as red is the day colour of her birthday. The golden rays of light extending from the roof of the pavilion are said to symbolise her divine grace to all Thais. Also the lotus shape is supposed to be an offering to pay respect to the Princess.[1]

Economy

When PBair existed, its head office was in the UBC II Building in Watthana.[2]

Education

Wells International School Wells International Kindergarten Thong Lor Campus

Several international schools are located in Watthana District, including The American School of Bangkok's Sukhumvit campus, Anglo Singapore International School's Anglo campus,[3] Ekamai International School,[4] NIST International School[5] and Wells International Kindergarten's Thong Lor campus.[6]

Higher education

Diplomatic missions

References

  1. "Wattana was named by Princess". The Nation. January 7, 2008.
  2. "Directory: World Airlines." Flight International. 30 March-5 April 2004. 52.
  3. "Contact - Anglo Campus 31" (Archive). Anglo Singapore International School. Retrieved on 27 May 2014. "Sukhumvit 31, Klongtan Nue, Wattana Bangkok 10110, Thailand"
  4. "Home." Ekamai International School. Retrieved on 7 March 2013. "57 Ekamai 12 (Soi Charoenjai) Sukhumvit 63, Klongtan Nua, Vadhana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand"
  5. "." NIST International School. Retrieved on 27 February 2015. "36 Soi Sukhumvit Soi 15, Klongtoey-nua, Watthana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand"
  6. "Contact Us." Wells International School. Retrieved on 7 March 2013. "Wells International Kindergarten Thong Lor Campus (Nursery – G2) 6 Sukhumvit Soi 51, Klongtan-Nua Wattana, Bangkok 10110"
  7. "The official site in Thailand."
  8. "Embassy of Nepal, Bangkok, Thailand." Government of Nepal, Retrieved on 20 October 2014.
  9. "Embassy of Nigeria, Thailand." Government of Nigeria, Retrieved on 20 October 2014.
  10. "The official site in Thailand." Government of Norway. Retrieved on 4 March 2010.

External links

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