Wang Thonglang (Thai: วังทองหลาง, pronounced [wāŋ tʰɔ̄ːŋ.lǎːŋ]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Lat Phrao, Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang, and Chatuchak.
Wang Thonglang
วังทองหลาง | |
|---|---|
 Entrance of Chok Chai 4 Market | |
 Khet location in Bangkok | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Seat | Phlapphla |
| Khwaeng | 4 |
| Khet established | November 21, 1997 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.265 km2 (7.438 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 112,116[1] |
| • Density | 5,819.67/km2 (15,072.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (THA) |
| Postal code | 10310 |
| Geocode | 1045 |
History
editThe district was established on 21 November 1997 (announced 14 October 1997) occupying Wang Thonglang and part of Khlong Chan sub-district of Bang Kapi and part of Lat Phrao sub-district of Lat Phrao district. The total area was 19.205 km2. In 2002 (announced 24 January, effective 11 March) the district boundary between Wang Thonglang and Lat Phrao districts was adjusted. Now Wang Thonglang has 18.905 km2 of area.
The name Wang Thonglang means 'the deep body of water around which Erythrina fusca grows'.
Administration
editThe district is sub-divided into 4 sub-districts (khwaeng).
| No. | Name | Thai | Area (km2) |
Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. |
Wang Thonglang | วังทองหลาง | 5.558 |
|
2. |
Saphan Song | สะพานสอง | 1.934
| |
3. |
Khlong Chaokhun Sing | คลองเจ้าคุณสิงห์ | 4.065
| |
4. |
Phlapphla | พลับพลา | 7.708
| |
| Total | 19.265
| |||
Education
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Secondary schools:
International schools:
District Council
editThe District Council for Wang Thonglang has seven members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections were last held on April 30, 2006. The results were as follows:
- Democrat Party - 7 seats
Diplomatic missions
editPlaces
edit- Chao Phraya Bodindecha Museum
- Golden Place
- Chok Chai 4 Market
Transportation
edit- The district is crossed by the Yellow Line of the MRTA with four stations: Chok Chai 4, Lat Phrao 71, Lat Phrao 83, and Mahat Thai.
- There is also Khlong Saen Saep boat service running along Khlong Saen Saep with piers Mahadthai, Ramkhamhaeng.U, Wat Thepleela, Ramkhamhaeng.29, and The Mall Ram 3 on its border between Bang Kapi district.
- The main roads in the Wang Thong Lang are Lat Phrao, Chok Chai 4, and Pradit Manutham, among others. They are served by many bus lines of both BMTA and private joint companies, such as 8, 44, 73, 73ก, 96, 137, 178, 514, etc.
References
edit- ^ "Population and House Report for Year 2017 (see page 2 for data of this district)". Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Internal Affairs. Retrieved 2018-04-01. (Search page)
- ^ "comment_se_rendre_au_lfib_fr.pdf" (Archived 2014-05-14 at WebCite) Lycée Français International de Bangkok. Retrieved on May 15, 2014.
- ^ "Contact Us." Singapore International School of Bangkok. Retrieved on May 8, 2015. "Pracha Uthit Campus 498/11 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 39 (Tepleela 1), Wangthonglang, Wangthonglang, Bangkok 10310 Thailand" Map
- ^ "Diplomatic and Consular List" (PDF). Retrieved 16 August 2019.
- ^ "Diplomatic and Consular List" (PDF). Retrieved 16 August 2019.
External links
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