Country Thailand Khwaeng 3 Postal code 10310 Area 15.03 km² Province Bangkok | Seat Huai Khwang Time zone ICT (UTC+7) Geocode 1017 Population 80,735 (2015) | |
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Huai Khwang (Thai: ห้วยขวาง; [hûaj 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.
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- Huai khwang night market bangkok thailand 2017
- Map of Huai Khwang Bangkok Thailand
- History
- Administration
- Places
- Transportation
- Economy
- Education
- References
Map of Huai Khwang, Bangkok, Thailand
History
The Huai Khwang District was established from 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.
Administration
The district is divided into three sub-districts (khwaeng).
- Huai Khwang ห้วยขวาง
- Bang Kapi บางกะปิ
- Sam Sen Nok สามเสนนอก
Places
Transportation
The Bangkok Metro 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 Metro 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
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, Thai-Japanese Association School and Modulo Language School are in Huai Khwang District.