- Huai Khwang
Infobox_Amphoe
name=Huai Khwang
province=Bangkok
thai=ห้วยขวาง
capital=Huai Khwang
coordinates=coord|13|46|36|N|100|34|46|E|type:adm2nd_region:TH
population=90,185
population_as_of=2000
area=15.0
density=6012
postal_code=10310
geocode=1017Huai Khwang ( _th. ห้วยขวาง) 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 andDin Daeng .History
The Huai Khwang district was established from an area formerly part of
Phaya Thai . Adjustments to the district were made in1978 , adjusting boundaries with neighboring districts Phaya Thai and Bang Kapi, and again in1993 , creating the new Din Daeng district.Places
*
Thailand Cultural Centre (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 fromJapan , and opened on9 October 1987 . It can be reached viaBangkok Metro 's Thailand Cultural Centre Station.
*Ratchada Grand Theatre, the site of the Siam Niramit show.
*Royal City Avenue (RCA), a nightlife area with lots of pubs.Transportation
The
Bangkok Metro passes along the western side of Huai Khwang, providing six stations: Phetchaburi,Phra Ram 9 ,Thailand Cultural Centre , Huai Khwang,Sutthisan , andRatchadaphisek . "(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 km² (118 acres).
Administration
The district is sub-divided into three sub-districts ("Kwaeng").
External links
* [http://www.bma.go.th/bmaeng/huaikhwang/ BMA website with the touristical landmarks of Huai Kwang]
* [http://203.155.220.217/office/huaikhwang/ Huai Khwang district office] (Thai only)
* [http://www.thaiculturalcenter.com/home.html Thailand Cultural Centre] (Thai only)
* [http://www.bangkokmetro.co.th/en/services/service_station.asp?intContentType=13&intStationID=11 Locality map of Huai Khwang Station]
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