Bang Kapi
Encyclopedia
Bang Kapi is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok
, Thailand
. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Bueng Kum
, Saphan Sung
, Prawet
, Suan Luang
, Huai Khwang
, Wang Thonglang
, and Lat Phrao
.
When it had grown in size, Bang Kapi was established as an amphoe
of Phra Nakhon
province. It was once very large, but has been split many times to form new amphoe and districts.
In 1966, the Huay Khwang sub-district and parts of the Bang Kapi sub-district were divided off to form amphoe
Phaya Thai
.
In 1972, Phra Nakhon and Thon Buri were joined as the single province Krung Thep Maha Nakhon. Administrative districts in the capital city were changed from amphoe
and tambon
to district (khet
) and sub-district (khwaeng
), respectively. Bang Kapi thus became a district of the newly combined province, having at that time 9 sub-districts.
In 1977, the Sam Sen Nok sub-district was moved to Huai Khwang
district.
In 1989, Lat Phrao
and Bueng Kum
were divided from Bang Kapi and became new districts.
On October 14, 1997, Wang Thonglang
sub-district was elevated to a district, taking along part of Khlong Chan sub-district with it.
were last held on 30 April 2006. The results were as follows:
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Bueng Kum
Bueng Kum
Bueng Kum is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. From north clockwise, it is bounded by Bang Khen, Khan Na Yao, Saphan Sung, Bang Kapi, and Lat Phrao.-History:...
, Saphan Sung
Saphan Sung
Saphan Sung is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts : Khan Na Yao, Min Buri, Lat Krabang, Prawet, Suan Luang, Bang Kapi, and Bueng Kum.-History:...
, Prawet
Prawet
Prawet is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand, located in the southeast of the town. Neighboring districts are Bang Phli , Bang Na, Phra Khanong, Suan Luang, Bang Kapi, Saphan Sung and Lat Krabang .Si Nakharin road, named after Srinagarindra, is the major road of the district...
, Suan Luang
Suan Luang
Suan Luang is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts : Bang Kapi, Saphan Sung, Prawet, Phra Khanong, and Watthana.-History:...
, Huai Khwang
Huai Khwang
Huai Khwang is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand, located east of the center of the town. Neighboring districts are Chatuchak, Wang Thonglang, Bang Kapi, Suan Luang, Watthana, Ratchathewi and Din Daeng.-History:...
, Wang Thonglang
Wang Thonglang
Wang Thonglang is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts : Lat Phrao, Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang, and Chatuchak.-History:...
, and Lat Phrao
Lat Phrao (district)
Lat Phrao is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by six other districts : Bang Khen, Bueng Kum, Bang Kapi, Wang Thonglang, and Chatuchak.-History:...
.
History
The area of Bang Kapi was once a jungle and has a history dating back to King Nangklao period when Chao Phraya Bodindecha (เจ้าพระยาบดินทรเดชา) led a troop to fight rebels in Champassack and Louangphabang and brought back people to settle here.When it had grown in size, Bang Kapi was established as an amphoe
Amphoe
An amphoe is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as district, amphoe make up the provinces, and are analogous to a county seat...
of Phra Nakhon
Phra Nakhon
Phra Nakhon is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is the central district of Bangkok, including the Rattanakosin Island...
province. It was once very large, but has been split many times to form new amphoe and districts.
In 1966, the Huay Khwang sub-district and parts of the Bang Kapi sub-district were divided off to form amphoe
Amphoe
An amphoe is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as district, amphoe make up the provinces, and are analogous to a county seat...
Phaya Thai
Phaya Thai
Phaya Thai is a district in central Bangkok, Thailand. It is also the name of a major road, as well as a BTS Skytrain station, both of which are in the nearby Ratchathewi district....
.
In 1972, Phra Nakhon and Thon Buri were joined as the single province Krung Thep Maha Nakhon. Administrative districts in the capital city were changed from amphoe
Amphoe
An amphoe is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as district, amphoe make up the provinces, and are analogous to a county seat...
and tambon
Tambon
Tambon is a local government unit in Thailand. Below district and province , they form the third administrative subdivision level. As of the 2009 there are 7255 tambon, not including the 169 khwaeng of Bangkok, which are set at the same administrative level, thus every district contains 8-10 tambon...
to district (khet
Khet
Khet may refer to:*Khet **List of districts in Bangkok**Provinces of Cambodia*One of the Ancient Egyptian units of measurement*Heth , the eighth letter of many Semitic alphabets...
) and sub-district (khwaeng
Khwaeng
Khwaeng is an administrative subdivision used in the 50 districts of Bangkok. As of 2009 there are 169 khwaeng in all. A khwaeng is roughly equivalent to a tambon in other provinces of Thailand. With the creation of the special administrative area of Bangkok in 1972 the tambon within the area of...
), respectively. Bang Kapi thus became a district of the newly combined province, having at that time 9 sub-districts.
In 1977, the Sam Sen Nok sub-district was moved to Huai Khwang
Huai Khwang
Huai Khwang is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand, located east of the center of the town. Neighboring districts are Chatuchak, Wang Thonglang, Bang Kapi, Suan Luang, Watthana, Ratchathewi and Din Daeng.-History:...
district.
In 1989, Lat Phrao
Lat Phrao (district)
Lat Phrao is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by six other districts : Bang Khen, Bueng Kum, Bang Kapi, Wang Thonglang, and Chatuchak.-History:...
and Bueng Kum
Bueng Kum
Bueng Kum is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. From north clockwise, it is bounded by Bang Khen, Khan Na Yao, Saphan Sung, Bang Kapi, and Lat Phrao.-History:...
were divided from Bang Kapi and became new districts.
On October 14, 1997, Wang Thonglang
Wang Thonglang
Wang Thonglang is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts : Lat Phrao, Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang, and Chatuchak.-History:...
sub-district was elevated to a district, taking along part of Khlong Chan sub-district with it.
Places
- Ramkhamhaeng UniversityRamkhamhaeng UniversityRamkhamhaeng University is one of two open universities in Thailand. The university was named in honor of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of Sukhothai, who traditionally is credited for creating the Thai alphabet....
- Assumption University
- Hua Mak Sports Complex (including Rajamangala StadiumRajamangala StadiumRajamangala National Stadium , also known as Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, is the national stadium of Thailand and the home stadium for the Thailand national football team. Located in Khwaeng Hua Mak, Khet Bang kapi, Bangkok, it officially opened in 1998....
)
Transportation
- Khlong Saen SaebKhlong Saen SaebKhlong Saen Saeb is a canal in central Thailand, connecting the Chao Phraya River to Prachin Buri and Chachoengsao. A portion of the canal is used for public transport by an express boat service in Bangkok...
- Many piers for express boat service, including The Mall Bang Kapi.
Administration
The district is sub-divided into two sub-districts (Khwaeng).| 1. | Khlong Chan | คลองจั่น | |
| 2. | Hua Mak | หัวหมาก |
District Council
The District Council for Bang Kapi has eight members, who each serve four-year terms. ElectionsThailand local elections, 2006
Elections for local councils in Bangkok were held in 2006.The first batch of elections took place on 30 April 2006 for all seats on the district councils of 14 districts in the north and east of the city....
were last held on 30 April 2006. The results were as follows:
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