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'''Huai Khwang''' ({{lang-th|ห้วยขวาง}}, {{IPA-th|hûa̯j kʰwǎːŋ|pron}}) is one of the [[Districts of Bangkok|50 districts]] (khet) of [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]]. It is east of the city centre. Neighbouring districts are [[Chatuchak (district)|Chatuchak]], [[Wang Thonglang]], [[Bang Kapi]], [[Suan Luang]], [[Watthana]], [[Ratchathewi]], and [[Din Daeng]].
'''Huai Khwang''' ({{langx|th|ห้วยขวาง}}, {{IPA|th|hûa̯j kʰwǎːŋ|pron}}) is one of the [[Districts of Bangkok|50 districts]] (khet) of [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]]. It is east of the city centre. Neighbouring districts are [[Chatuchak district|Chatuchak]], [[Wang Thonglang district|Wang Thonglang]], [[Bang Kapi district|Bang Kapi]], [[Suan Luang district|Suan Luang]], [[Watthana district|Watthana]], [[Ratchathewi district|Ratchathewi]], and [[Din Daeng district|Din Daeng]].


==History==
==History==
Huai Khwang District was established in an area formerly part of [[Phaya Thai District|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.
Huai Khwang district was established in an area formerly part of [[Phaya Thai district|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.


The name "Huai Khwang" literally meaning 'barricaded creek' (''huai'' means '[[stream|creek]]' and ''khwang'' means 'barricaded'). Because the terrain here in the past consisted of wetlands and creeks, waterways were the main means of transport.<ref name=Hu/>
The name "Huai Khwang" literally meaning 'barricaded creek' (''huai'' means '[[stream|creek]]' and ''khwang'' means 'barricaded'). Because the terrain here in the past consisted of wetlands and creeks; waterways were the main means of transport.<ref name=Hu/>


Today, the district has attracted a new generation of [[Chinese people|Chinese]], leading it to be called "New Chinatown", as distinct from [[Chinatown, Bangkok|Bangkok's traditional Chinatown]], [[Yaowarat]], in [[Samphanthawong District]].<ref name=Hu/>
Today, the district has attracted a new generation of [[Chinese people|Chinese]], leading it to be called "New Chinatown", as distinct from [[Chinatown, Bangkok|Bangkok's traditional Chinatown]], [[Yaowarat]], in [[Samphanthawong district]].<ref name=Hu/>


==Administration==
==Administration==
The district is divided into three sub-districts (''khwaeng'').
The district is divided into three sub-districts (''[[khwaeng]]'').
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#Huai Khwang ห้วยขวาง
!No.||Name||Thai||Area<br/>(km<sup>2</sup>)||Map
#[[Bangkapi Subdistrict|Bang Kapi]] บางกะปิ
|-
#Sam Sen Nok สามเสนนอก
|{{center|1.}}||[[Huai Khwang subdistrict, Bangkok|Huai Khwang]]||{{lang|th|ห้วยขวาง}}||<div align="right">5.342</div>||rowspan=4|[[File:Khwaeng 1017.png|150px|Map]]
|-
|{{center|2.}}||[[Bang Kapi subdistrict|Bang Kapi]]||{{lang|th|บางกะปิ}}||<div align="right">5.408</div>
|-
|{{center|4.}}||Sam Sen Nok||{{lang|th|สามเสนนอก}}||<div align="right">4.283</div>
|-
!colspan=3|Total||<div align="right">15.033</div>
|}
{{small|The missing number 3 belongs to the sub-district which was split off to form Din Daeng district.}}


==Places==
==Places==
[[file:Ganesh Shrine at Huai Khwang, Bangkok ศาลพระพิฆเนศ สี่แยกห้วยขวาง (April2021) 02.jpg| Ganesha Shrine at Huai Khwang Intersection (indeed, it is located in Din Daeng District)|thumb]]
*[[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 [[MRT (Bangkok)|MRT]]'s [[Thailand Cultural Centre#Metro station|Thailand Cultural Centre Station]].
*[[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 [[MRT (Bangkok)|MRT]]'s [[Thailand Cultural Centre#Metro station|Thailand Cultural Centre Station]].
*Ratchada Grand Theatre, the site of the '''Siam Niramit''' show.
*Ratchada Grand Theatre, the site of the ''[[Siam Niramit]]'' show.
*[[Royal City Avenue]] (RCA), a nightlife area.
*[[Royal City Avenue]] (RCA), a nightlife area.
*[[CentralPlaza Grand Rama IX]]
*[[CentralPlaza Grand Rama IX]]
*Ganesh Shrine, a shrine of [[Ganesha]] at the corner of Huai Khwang near the [[Huai Khwang MRT Station]], where many worship (it is just over the border in Din Daeng District).<ref name=Hu>{{cite news|url=http://www.realist.co.th/blog/the-new-china-town/|title=ห้วยขวาง - The New China Town|language=th|work=Realist}}</ref>
*Ganesh Shrine, a shrine of [[Ganesha]] at the corner of Huai Khwang near the [[Huai Khwang MRT station]], where many worship (it is just over the border in Din Daeng District).<ref name=Hu>{{cite news|url=http://www.realist.co.th/blog/the-new-china-town/|title=ห้วยขวาง - The New China Town|language=th|work=Realist}}</ref>
*[[Praram 9 Hospital]], a leading private hospital


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
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The [[MRT (Bangkok)|MRT]] passes along the west side of Huai Khwang, providing six stations: [[Phetchaburi MRT station|Phetchaburi]], [[Phra Ram 9 MRT station|Phra Ram 9]], [[Thailand Cultural Centre MRT station|Thailand Cultural Centre]], [[Huai Khwang MRT station|Huai Khwang]], [[Sutthisan MRT station|Sutthisan]] and [[Ratchadaphisek MRT station|Ratchadaphisek]].
[[File:HuayKwangstation.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Entrance to Huai Khwang Station]]

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The [[MRT (Bangkok)|MRT]] passes along the west side of Huai Khwang, providing six stations: [[Phetchaburi (station)|Phetchaburi]], [[Phra Ram 9]], [[Thailand Cultural Centre]], Huai Khwang, [[Sutthisan]] and [[Ratchadaphisek MRT Station|Ratchadaphisek]].


The [[Huai Khwang MRT Station|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 [[Chuwit Kamolvisit|Davis Group]] of massage parlours.
The [[Huai Khwang MRT 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 [[Chuwit Kamolvisit|Davis Group]] of massage parlours.


The main depot of the Metro is in Huai Khwang District, covering an area of {{convert|0.48|km2|acre}}.
The main depot of the Metro is in Huai Khwang District, covering an area of {{convert|0.48|km2|acre}}.


==Economy==
==Economy==
[[Nok Mini]] (formerly SGA Airlines) has its headquarters in the district.<ref>"[http://www.nokmini.com/website/pages/aboutus/contact-nokmini.php?ss_sw=en-US 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"</ref>
[[Nok Mini]] (formerly SGA Airlines) has its headquarters in the district.<ref>"[http://www.nokmini.com/website/pages/aboutus/contact-nokmini.php?ss_sw=en-US Contact Nok Mini] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427073916/http://www.nokmini.com/website/pages/aboutus/contact-nokmini.php?ss_sw=en-US |date=2015-04-27 }}." [[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"</ref>


[[Thai Sky Airlines]] formerly had its head office in Room 708 of the 7th floor of the Le Concorde Tower in Huai Khwang District.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20070117075255/http://www.thaiskyairlines.com/contact.htm 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"</ref><ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20070715104218/http://www.thaiskyairlines.com/images/Index_1.jpg Index_1.jpg]." and "[https://web.archive.org/web/20070715104218/http://www.thaiskyairlines.com/images/Index_9.jpg Index_9.jpg]." and "[https://web.archive.org/web/20071008113404/http://www.thaiskyairlines.com/images/Index_3.jpg 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"</ref>
[[Thai Sky Airlines]] formerly had its head office in Room 708 of the 7th floor of the Le Concorde Tower in Huai Khwang District.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20070117075255/http://www.thaiskyairlines.com/contact.htm 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"</ref><ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20070715104218/http://www.thaiskyairlines.com/images/Index_1.jpg Index_1.jpg]." and "[https://web.archive.org/web/20070715104218/http://www.thaiskyairlines.com/images/Index_9.jpg Index_9.jpg]." and "[https://web.archive.org/web/20071008113404/http://www.thaiskyairlines.com/images/Index_3.jpg 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"</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
* [[KIS International School]], [[Thai-Japanese Association School]] and [[Modulo Language School]] are in Huai Khwang District.<ref>"[http://www.kis.ac.th/contact-us 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"</ref><ref>"[http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/educational-institutions/listing/thai-japanese-association-school/1304/ Thai-Japanese Association School]." ''[[Bangkok Post]]''. Retrieved on 28 February 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.modulolearning.com/contact.html "Contact info" Modulo Language School.] "Central Rama 9, unit 1202. 9/9 Ratchadaphisek Rd., Huai-Khwang, Bangkok, 10310"</ref>
* [[KIS International School]], [[Thai-Japanese Association School]] and [[Modulo Language School]] are in Huai Khwang District.<ref>"[http://www.kis.ac.th/contact-us 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"</ref><ref>"[http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/educational-institutions/listing/thai-japanese-association-school/1304/ Thai-Japanese Association School]." ''[[Bangkok Post]]''. Retrieved on 28 February 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.modulolearning.com/contact-us-modulo.html "Contact info" Modulo Language School.] "Central Rama 9, unit 1202. 9/9 Ratchadaphisek Rd., Huai-Khwang, Bangkok, 10310"</ref>
* [[Triamudomsuksapattanakarn Ratchada School]]
* [[Triamudomsuksapattanakarn Ratchada School]]


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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20051228030005/http://203.155.220.217/office/huaikhwang/ Huai Khwang District office] (Thai)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20051228030005/http://203.155.220.217/office/huaikhwang/ Huai Khwang District office] (Thai)
*[http://www.thaiculturalcenter.com/home.html Thailand Cultural Centre] (Thai)
*[http://www.thaiculturalcenter.com/home.html Thailand Cultural Centre] (Thai)
*[http://www.bangkokmetro.co.th/en/services/service_station.asp?intContentType=13&intStationID=11 Huai Khwang Station environs]
*[http://www.bangkokmetro.co.th/en/services/service_station.asp?intContentType=13&intStationID=11 Huai Khwang Station environs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071107022322/http://www.bangkokmetro.co.th/en/services/service_station.asp?intContentType=13&intStationID=11 |date=2007-11-07 }}


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Latest revision as of 21:46, 22 October 2024

Huai Khwang
ห้วยขวาง
Khet
Building of Praram 9 Hospital
Building of Praram 9 Hospital
Khet location in Bangkok
Khet location in Bangkok
Coordinates: 13°46′36″N 100°34′46″E / 13.77667°N 100.57944°E / 13.77667; 100.57944
CountryThailand
ProvinceBangkok
SeatHuai Khwang
Khwaeng3
Area
 • Total15.033 km2 (5.804 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total81,515[1]
 • Density5,422.40/km2 (14,044.0/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
10310
Geocode1017

Huai Khwang (Thai: ห้วยขวาง, pronounced [hûa̯j 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.

History

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Huai Khwang district was established in 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.

The name "Huai Khwang" literally meaning 'barricaded creek' (huai means 'creek' and khwang means 'barricaded'). Because the terrain here in the past consisted of wetlands and creeks; waterways were the main means of transport.[2]

Today, the district has attracted a new generation of Chinese, leading it to be called "New Chinatown", as distinct from Bangkok's traditional Chinatown, Yaowarat, in Samphanthawong district.[2]

Administration

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

No. Name Thai Area
(km2)		 Map
1.
 Huai Khwang ห้วยขวาง
5.342
 Map
2.
 Bang Kapi บางกะปิ
5.408
4.
 Sam Sen Nok สามเสนนอก
4.283
Total
15.033

The missing number 3 belongs to the sub-district which was split off to form Din Daeng district.

Places

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Ganesha Shrine at Huai Khwang Intersection (indeed, it is located in Din Daeng District)

Transportation

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The MRT 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 MRT 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

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Nok Mini (formerly SGA Airlines) has its headquarters in the district.[3]

Thai Sky Airlines formerly had its head office in Room 708 of the 7th floor of the Le Concorde Tower in Huai Khwang District.[4][5]

Education

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References

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  1. ^ "Population and House Report for Year 2017". Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 2018-04-01. (Search page)
  2. ^ a b c "ห้วยขวาง - The New China Town". Realist (in Thai).
  3. ^ "Contact Nok Mini Archived 2015-04-27 at the Wayback Machine." 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"
  4. ^ "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"
  5. ^ "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"
  6. ^ "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"
  7. ^ "Thai-Japanese Association School." Bangkok Post. Retrieved on 28 February 2013.
  8. ^ "Contact info" Modulo Language School. "Central Rama 9, unit 1202. 9/9 Ratchadaphisek Rd., Huai-Khwang, Bangkok, 10310"
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