- Wang Thonglang
Infobox_Amphoe
name=Wang Thonglang
province=Bangkok
thai=วังทองหลาง
capital=Wang Thonglang
coordinates=coord|13|47|7|N|100|36|43|E|type:adm2nd_region:TH
population=114,940
population_as_of=2004
area=23.678
density=4,854
postal_code=10310
geocode=1045Wang Thonglang ( _th. วังทองหลาง) 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.History
The 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.
Places
* Chao Phraya Bodindecha Museum
* Golden PlaceAdministration
The district has only one sub-districts ("Kwaeng").
District Council
The 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
External links
* [http://www.bma.go.th/bmaeng/wangthonglang/ BMA website with the touristical landmarks of Wang Thonglang]
* [http://203.155.220.217/office/wangthonglang/ Wang Thonglang district office] (Thai only)
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