Nong Khaem District

Nong Khaem หนองแขม
—  Khet  —
Khet location in Bangkok
Coordinates: 13°42′17″N 100°20′56″E / 13.70472°N 100.34889°E / 13.70472; 100.34889Coordinates: 13°42′17″N 100°20′56″E / 13.70472°N 100.34889°E / 13.70472; 100.34889
Country	Thailand
Province	Bangkok
Seat	Nong Khang Phlu
Khwaeng	2
Amphoe established
Area
- Total	35.825 km2 (13.8 sq mi)
Population (2004)
- Total	125,545
- Density	3,504/km2 (9,075.3/sq mi)
Time zone	THA (UTC+7)
Postal code	10160
Geocode	1023

Nong Khaem (Thai: หนองแขม; IPA: [nɔ̌ːŋ kʰɛ̌ːm]) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Thawi Watthana, Bang Khae, Bang Bon of Bangkok, Krathum Baen of Samut Sakhon province, Sam Phran and Phutthamonthon of Nakhon Pathom province

History

The name of the district came from Nong which means wetland and Khaem which means reed (Phragmites karka), a kind of plant, reflecting its environment in the past. It was set up as Amphoe Nong Khaem in 1902. In 1938 it become a king amphoe of Amphoe Phasi Charoen for about 20 years before it was elevated to amphoe status again. It became a khet in 1972 after Bangkok administration reform. In 1998, the eastern part of Nong Khaem was made part of the newly established district of Bang Khae.

Administration

The district is sub-divided into two sub-districts (Khwaeng).

1.	Nong Khaem	หนองแขม
2.	Nong Khang Phlu	หนองค้างพลู

Economy

In 1973 Thai President Foods started production of their instant food in a factory in Nong Khang Phlu, most notably the instant noodle soup of the MAMA brand. In 1986 the factory was moved to Si Racha, as the old one became too small.

External links

• BMA website with the touristical landmarks of Nong Khaem
• Nong Khaem district office (Thai only)