Bang Kapi Destrict
Bang Kapi บางกะปิ | |
|---|---|
 Inside The Mall Bangkapi | |
 Khet location in Bangkok | |
| Coordinates: 13°45′57″N 100°38′52″E / 13.76583°N 100.64778°ECoordinates: 13°45′57″N 100°38′52″E / 13.76583°N 100.64778°E | |
| Kintra |  Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Seat | Khlong Chan |
| Khwaeng | 2 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.523 km2 (11.013 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 147,694 |
| • Density | 5178/km2 (13,410/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (THA) |
| Postal code | 10240 except Moo Ban Seri: 10250 |
| Geocode | 1006 |
Bang Kapi (Thai: บางกะปิ; IPA: [bāːŋ kàpìʔ]) is ane o the 50 destricts (Khet) o Bangkok, Thailand. It is boondit bi ither Bangkok destricts (frae north clockwise): Bueng Kum, Saphan Sung, Prawet, Suan Luang, Huai Khwang, Wang Thonglang, an Lat Phrao.
History[eedit | eedit soorce]
The aurie o Bang Kapi wis ance a jungle an haes a history datin back tae Keeng Nangklao period when Chao Phraya Bodindecha (เจ้าพระยาบดินทรเดชา) led a troop tae fecht rebels in Champassack an Louangphabang an brocht back fowk tae settle here.
When it haed grown in size, Bang Kapi wis established as a amphoe o Phra Nakhon province. It wis ance vera lairge, but haes been split mony times tae shape new amphoe an destricts.
In 1966, the Huay Khwang sub-destrict an pairts o the Bang Kapi sub-destrict wur dividit aff tae shape amphoe Phaya Thai.
In 1972, Phra Nakhon an Thonburi wur jyned as the single province Krung Thep Maha Nakhon. Admeenistrative destricts in the caipital ceety wur chyngit frae amphoe an tambon tae destrict (khet) an sub-destrict (khwaeng), respectively. Bang Kapi thus became a destrict o the newly combined province, haein at that time 9 sub-destricts.
In 1977, the Sam Sen Nok sub-destrict wis muivit tae Huai Khwang Destrict.
In 1989, Lat Phrao an Bueng Kum wur dividit frae Bang Kapi an became new destricts.
On 14 October 1997, Wang Thonglang sub-destrict wis elevatit tae a destrict, takin alang io Khlong Chan sub-district with it.
Places[eedit | eedit soorce]
- Ramkhamhaeng Varsity
- National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA)
- Rattana Bundit Varsity
- Assumption Varsity
- Hua Mak Sports Complex (includin Rajamangala Stadium)
- National Housing Authority
- Bangkapi School
Shoppin[eedit | eedit soorce]
- The Mall Ramkhamhaeng (mony branches)
- The Mall Bangkapi
Transportation[eedit | eedit soorce]
- Khlong Saen Saeb - Many piers for express boat service, including The Mall Bang Kapi.
Administration[eedit | eedit soorce]
The district is sub-divided into two sub-districts (Khwaeng).
| 1. | Khlong Chan | คลองจั่น | |
| 2. | Hua Mak | หัวหมาก |
Destrict Cooncil[eedit | eedit soorce]
The Destrict Cooncil for Bang Kapi haes aicht members, who each serve fower-year terms.
Eddication[eedit | eedit soorce]
The Niva International School,[1] the Ramkhamhaeng Advent International School,[2] an the Traill International School are in the destrict.[3]
References[eedit | eedit soorce]
- ↑ "Map & Location Archived 2013-01-27 at the Wayback Machine." Niva International School. Retrieved on February 27, 2013. "18 Soi Phokaew 3 Yeak 9, Ladphrao 101, Klongchan, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand"
- ↑ "Contact Us Archived 2013-02-25 at the Wayback Machine." Ramkhamhaeng Advent International School. Retrieved on 7 March 2013. "Ramkhamhaeng Advent International School 1 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 119, Sukhapibal 3, Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240"
- ↑ "Traill International School." Traill International School, Bangkok. Retrieved on 6 March 2013. "Address: 43 Soi 16, Ramkhamhaeng Rd., Hua Mak, Bang Kapi, Bangkok 10240 Thailand"
Freemit airtins[eedit | eedit soorce]
- BMA wabsteid wi the touristical landmarks o Bang Kapi Archived 2007-03-10 at the Wayback Machine
- Bang Kapi destrict office Archived 2005-11-23 at the Wayback Machine (Thai anerly)
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