Huai Khwang
Encyclopedia
Huai Khwang is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok
, Thailand
, located east of the center of the town. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Chatuchak
, Wang Thonglang
, Bang Kapi
, Suan Luang
, Watthana
, Ratchathewi
and Din Daeng
.
. 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.
passes along the western side of Huai Khwang, providing six stations: Phetchaburi, Phra Ram 9
, Thailand Cultural Centre
, Huai Khwang, Sutthisan, and Ratchadaphisek. (Click on each link for information related to the station. Only Huai Khwang station is described here.)
The Huai Khwang Metro Station is located on the intersection of the Ratchadaphisek road with the Prachasongkroa and Pracharat Bamphen Road. 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 also located in the Huai Khwang district, covering an area of 0.48 square kilometres (118.6 acre).
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
, located east of the center of the town. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Chatuchak
Chatuchak (district)
Chatuchak is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by seven other districts : Lak Si, Bang Khen, Lat Phrao, Huai Khwang, Din Daeng, Phaya Thai and Bang Sue.-History:...
, Wang Thonglang
Wang Thonglang
Wang Thonglang is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts : Lat Phrao, Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang, and Chatuchak.-History:...
, Bang Kapi
Bang Kapi
Bang Kapi is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts : Bueng Kum, Saphan Sung, Prawet, Suan Luang, Huai Khwang, Wang Thonglang, and Lat Phrao.-History:...
, Suan Luang
Suan Luang
Suan Luang is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts : Bang Kapi, Saphan Sung, Prawet, Phra Khanong, and Watthana.-History:...
, Watthana
Watthana
Watthana is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. Neighbor districts are : Ratchathewi, Huai Khwang, Suan Luang, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Sathon, and Pathum Wan.-History:...
, Ratchathewi
Ratchathewi
Ratchathewi is a district in central Bangkok, Thailand. It is also name of a BTS Skytrain station.Neighboring districts are Phaya Thai, Din Daeng, Huai Khwang, Watthana, Pathum Wan, Pom Prap Sattru Phai and Dusit.-History:...
and Din Daeng
Din Daeng
Din Daeng is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. Its neighbor, clockwise from north, are Chatuchak, Huai Khwang, Ratchathewi and Phaya Thai.-History:...
.
History
The Huai Khwang district was established from an area formerly part of Phaya ThaiPhaya Thai
Phaya Thai is a district in central Bangkok, Thailand. It is also the name of a major road, as well as a BTS Skytrain station, both of which are in the nearby Ratchathewi district....
. 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 sub-divided into three sub-districts (Khwaeng).| 1. | Huai Khwang | ห้วยขวาง | |
| 2. | Bang Kapi | บางกะปิ | |
| 3. | Sam Sen Nok | สามเสนนอก |
Places
- Thailand Cultural CentreThailand Cultural CentreThailand Cultural Centre is a performing-arts venue in Bangkok, Thailand.-History:Built with a grant from Japan, the Thailand Cultural Centre opened on October 9, 1987 as part of celebrations for King Bhumibol's 60th birthday.-Facilities:The venue consists of two auditoriums and one...
(ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมแห่งประเทศไทย), a venue consisting of two auditoriums and one outdoor stage, used for various live performances throughout the year. It was built with a grant from JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, and opened on 9 October 1987. It can be reached via Bangkok MetroBangkok MetroThe MRT , sometimes referred to as the Bangkok Metro, is Bangkok's underground metro system in Thailand. It was constructed under a concession concept...
's Thailand Cultural Centre Station. - Ratchada Grand Theatre, the site of the Siam Niramit show.
- Royal City AvenueRoyal City AvenueRoyal City Avenue or RCA is one of Bangkok's largest entertainment and clubbing area.Located on in Huai Khwang district, RCA is a long street located between Rama IX Road and Phetchaburi Road. It contains a multitude of bars, nightclubs and live music venues...
(RCA), a nightlife area with lots of pubs.
Transportation
The Bangkok MetroBangkok Metro
The MRT , sometimes referred to as the Bangkok Metro, is Bangkok's underground metro system in Thailand. It was constructed under a concession concept...
passes along the western side of Huai Khwang, providing six stations: Phetchaburi, Phra Ram 9
Phra Ram 9
Phra Ram 9 Station is a station of the Bangkok Metro, Thailand. It is named after the intersection at which the station is located. This station is convenient for Fortune Town, which is an office complex with shopping center...
, Thailand Cultural Centre
Thailand Cultural Centre
Thailand Cultural Centre is a performing-arts venue in Bangkok, Thailand.-History:Built with a grant from Japan, the Thailand Cultural Centre opened on October 9, 1987 as part of celebrations for King Bhumibol's 60th birthday.-Facilities:The venue consists of two auditoriums and one...
, Huai Khwang, Sutthisan, and Ratchadaphisek. (Click on each link for information related to the station. Only Huai Khwang station is described here.)
The Huai Khwang Metro Station is located on the intersection of the Ratchadaphisek road with the Prachasongkroa and Pracharat Bamphen Road. From this station, several entertainment complexes are within walking distance, including some belonging to the famous Davis Group
Chuwit Kamolvisit
Chuwit Kamolvisit is a controversial Thai politician who was once the country's biggest massage parlor owner. After an arrest in 2003, he went public with his claims of having paid large bribes to hundreds of police officers. He then sold some of his massage parlors, formed his own political...
of massage parlours.
The main depot of the Metro is also located in the Huai Khwang district, covering an area of 0.48 square kilometres (118.6 acre).