Wang Thonglang District
| Wang Thonglang วังทองหลาง |
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|---|---|
| Khet | |
| Khet location in Bangkok Khet location in Bangkok |
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| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Seat | Khlong Chaokhun Sing |
| Khwaeng | 4 |
| Khet established | November 21, 1997 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.678 km2 (9.142 sq mi) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 114,805 |
| • Density | 4,854/km2 (12,570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 10310 |
| Geocode | 1045 |
Wang Thonglang (Thai: วังทองหลาง; IPA: [wāŋ tʰɔ̄ːŋlǎːŋ]) 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.
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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 Place
Administration
The district is sub-divided into 4 sub-districts (Khwaeng).
| 1. | Wang Thonglang | วังทองหลาง | |
| 2. | Saphan Song | สะพานสอง | |
| 3. | Khlong Chaokhun Sing | คลองเจ้าคุณสิงห์ | |
| 4. | Phlapphla | พลับพลา |
Education
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- Lycée Français International de Bangkok (French school)[1]
- Singapore International School of Bangkok[2]
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
References
- ↑ "comment_se_rendre_au_lfib_fr.pdf" (Archive) 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
External links
- BMA website with the touristical landmarks of Wang Thonglang
- Wang Thonglang district office (Thai only)
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