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Huai Khwang District

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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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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).

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

Places

  • 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 Bangkok Metro's Thailand Cultural Centre Station.
  • Ratchada Grand Theatre, the site of the Siam Niramit show.
  • Royal City Avenue (RCA), a nightlife area with lots of pubs.
  • CentralPlaza Grand Rama IX

    • 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.

    References

    Huai Khwang District Wikipedia
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