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Chatuchak (district)
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Chatuchak is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok
, Thailand
. The district is bounded by seven other districts (from north clockwise): Lak Si
, Bang Khen
, Lat Phrao
, Huai Khwang
, Din Daeng
, Phaya Thai
and Bang Sue
.
district. It became a separate district in 1989. The name of the district came from its two major landmarks Chatuchak Park
and Chatuchak Weekend Market
.
, the largest market in Thailand. Northwest of the weekend market is another market, Chatuchak Plaza selling clothes and many other products. Across the Kamphang Phet Road
is Or Tor Kor Market (ตลาด อ.ต.ก.) belonging to The Marketing Organization for
Farmers (องค์การตลาดเพื่อการเกษตร) offering fresh agriculture product and food. Just north of the market along Kamphang Phet Road is the area selling plants and gardening products.
Adjoining the Chatuchak Weekend Market to the north is the Chatuchak Park complex, covering 1.13 km² of a former State Railway of Thailand
golf course consisting of Chatuchak Park
(สวนจตุจักร), Queen Sirikit Park
(สวนสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ฯ), and Wachirabenchathat Park (สวนวชิรเบญจทัศ).
Chatuchak Park (0.304 km²) is the first park in the complex opened in December 1980. Located on Phahonyothin Road right next to the Mo Chit
BTS
station, it is the most accessible park of the three. Also included in this park is the Train Museum.
The Queen Sirikit Park
(0.224 km²) is a botanical garden built to honor the Queen's 60th birthday in 1992. It was formally opened in December 1996. Some of the plants collected in the garden include hibiscus
, plumeria
and palms. Within the park compound is the Children's Museum. The park is located behind Chatuchak weekend market parking lot.
The Wachirabenchathat Park (0.600 km²) is the biggest and newest park of the complex. It was called State Railway Public Park (สวนรถไฟ, read Suan Rot Fai) but was renamed in July 2002 to honor HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn's 50th birthday. It contains a butterfly park and the tallest fountain in Thailand.
Elephant Tower (ตึกช้าง) is one of the most distinctive building in Bangkok. Shaped like an elephant, it consists of three towers (A, B and C) joined together at the top. It is utilized as condominium and office space.
Located on a large block bounded by Vibhavadi Rangsit Road
, Ngamwongwan Road and Phahonyothin Road is Kasetsart University
, a renowned university originally focused on agricultural sciences such as agriculture, forestry, fishery but now it is expanded to cover many fields including business and engineering. Opposite the university on Vibhavadhi is Benchachida Building (UCOM headquarter) where Thai Art Museum is located on ground and mezzanine floors. Thawan Duchanee (ถวัลย์ ดัชนี, also written Tawan Datchanee), one of the artist highlighted, is considered one of the most famous modern day artist of Thailand.
Kasetsart University
is located in Chatuchak.
, Chatuchak Park, Phahon Yothin and Lat Phrao. Bang Sue MRT Station is just outside Chatuchak district. It is also the northern end-point of the Bangkok Skytrain
with the Mo Chit
station. Also the Northern Bus Terminal (often called Mo Chit Mai, หมอชิดใหม่) is located in the district, with the bus connection to all northern provinces starting there.
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation
has its headquarters in the district.
were last held on April 30, 2006. The results were:
Thai Airways International
and Bangkok Airways
have their head offices in Chatuchak.
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...
. The district is bounded by seven other districts (from north clockwise): Lak Si
Lak Si
Lak Si is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by : Don Mueang, Bang Khen and Chatuchak of Bangkok; Amphoe Mueang and Amphoe Pak Kret of Nonthaburi Province.-History:...
, Bang Khen
Bang Khen
Bang Khen is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts : Sai Mai, Khlong Sam Wa, Khan Na Yao, Bueng Kum, Lat Phrao, Chatuchak, Lak Si, and Don Mueang.-History:...
, 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:...
, 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:...
, Din Daeng
Din Daeng
Din Daeng is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. Its neighbor, clockwise from north, are Chatuchak, Huai Khwang, Ratchathewi and Phaya Thai.-History:...
, 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....
and Bang Sue
Bang Sue
Bang Sue is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. Its neighbor, clockwise from east, are Chatuchak, Dusit and Bang Phlat, and Bang Kruai and Mueang Nonthaburi .-Places:...
.
History
Chatuchak was originally part of Bang KhenBang Khen
Bang Khen is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts : Sai Mai, Khlong Sam Wa, Khan Na Yao, Bueng Kum, Lat Phrao, Chatuchak, Lak Si, and Don Mueang.-History:...
district. It became a separate district in 1989. The name of the district came from its two major landmarks Chatuchak Park
Chatuchak Park
Chatuchak Park is the name of a public park in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, Thailand. It is also the name of the Bangkok Metro station that lies under the park....
and Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak weekend market
Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok is the largest market in Thailand. Frequently called J.J., it covers over 35 acres and contains upwards of 5,000 stalls. It is estimated that the market receives 200,000 visitors each day. Most stalls only open on Saturdays and Sundays though Jatujak Plaza,...
.
Markets
The most well-known site in the district is the Chatuchak Weekend MarketChatuchak weekend market
Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok is the largest market in Thailand. Frequently called J.J., it covers over 35 acres and contains upwards of 5,000 stalls. It is estimated that the market receives 200,000 visitors each day. Most stalls only open on Saturdays and Sundays though Jatujak Plaza,...
, the largest market in Thailand. Northwest of the weekend market is another market, Chatuchak Plaza selling clothes and many other products. Across the Kamphang Phet Road
Kamphaeng Phet metro station
Kamphaeng Phet MRT station is a Metro station in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located beneath Kamphaeng Phet Road , providing a direct access to the Chatuchak Weekend Market and OrTorKor Market. Not to be confused with the town or province of Kamphaeng Phet...
is Or Tor Kor Market (ตลาด อ.ต.ก.) belonging to The Marketing Organization for
Farmers (องค์การตลาดเพื่อการเกษตร) offering fresh agriculture product and food. Just north of the market along Kamphang Phet Road is the area selling plants and gardening products.
Parks
State Railway of Thailand
The State Railway of Thailand is the state-owned rail operator in Thailand. The network sees around 50 million passengers per annum.-History:SRT was founded as the Royal State Railways of Siam in 1890...
golf course consisting of Chatuchak Park
Chatuchak Park
Chatuchak Park is the name of a public park in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, Thailand. It is also the name of the Bangkok Metro station that lies under the park....
(สวนจตุจักร), Queen Sirikit Park
Queen Sirikit Park
Queen Sirikit Park is a botanical garden in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, Thailand. Covering an area of 0.22 km², it is part of the larger Chatuchak Park complex. It was built in 1992 and named after Queen Sirikit to celebrate her 60th birthday...
(สวนสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ฯ), and Wachirabenchathat Park (สวนวชิรเบญจทัศ).
Chatuchak Park (0.304 km²) is the first park in the complex opened in December 1980. Located on Phahonyothin Road right next to the Mo Chit
Mo Chit
Mo Chit can refer to more than one place in Bangkok, Thailand:* Mo Chit skytrain station, a station on the Sukhumvit Line of the BTS Skytrain* "Mo Chit", the colloquial name for the former Northern and Northeastern Bus Terminal in Bangkok...
BTS
Bangkok Skytrain
The Bangkok Mass Transit System, commonly known as the BTS Skytrain , is an elevated rapid transit system in Bangkok, Thailand. It is operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited under a concession granted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration...
station, it is the most accessible park of the three. Also included in this park is the Train Museum.
Queen Sirikit Park
Queen Sirikit Park is a botanical garden in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, Thailand. Covering an area of 0.22 km², it is part of the larger Chatuchak Park complex. It was built in 1992 and named after Queen Sirikit to celebrate her 60th birthday...
(0.224 km²) is a botanical garden built to honor the Queen's 60th birthday in 1992. It was formally opened in December 1996. Some of the plants collected in the garden include hibiscus
Hibiscus
Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is quite large, containing several hundred species that are native to warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world...
, plumeria
Plumeria
Plumeria is a genus of flowering plants of the family that includes Dogbane: the Apocynaceae. It contains 7-8 species of mainly deciduous shrubs and small trees...
and palms. Within the park compound is the Children's Museum. The park is located behind Chatuchak weekend market parking lot.
The Wachirabenchathat Park (0.600 km²) is the biggest and newest park of the complex. It was called State Railway Public Park (สวนรถไฟ, read Suan Rot Fai) but was renamed in July 2002 to honor HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn's 50th birthday. It contains a butterfly park and the tallest fountain in Thailand.
Shopping
- Central Plaza Lat Phrao is the biggest shopping center in the district, consisting of Central Department Store, Bangkok Convention Centre (first convention hall in Thailand), cinemas, and many retail shops.
- Major Cineplex RatchayothinMajor Cineplex RatchayothinMajor Cineplex Ratchayothin is an entertainment and shopping complex on Phahonyothin Road in Lat Yao subdistrict, Chatuchak district, Bangkok. Operated by Thailand's largest movie-theater chain, Major Cineplex, it has a 14-screen multiplex cinema, a 38-lane bowling alley, karaoke rooms,...
, featuring a 14-screen multiplex cinema. - Union MallUnion MallUnion Mall is a shopping mall located in the north of Bangkok, at the Lat Phrao junction.The mall opened on February 2006. It has 8 floors with a total of 150 000 square meters of space....
, a populair 8 storey shopping mall for youngsters like MBK CenterMBK CenterMBK Center, also known as Mahboonkrong , is a large shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand. At eight stories high, the center hosts around 2,000 stores and services, including the 4-story Tokyu department store, restaurants and entertainment....
. - The One Park, a wholesale mall located in front of Central Ladprao.
- Tesco Lotus LadpraoTesco Lotusthumb|right|200px|Tesco Lotus Hypermarket, Lat Phrao Branch]]Tesco Lotus is a hypermarket chain in Thailand, Cambodia and China . In Thailand, the stores are operated by Ek-Chai Distribution System Co., Ltd....
, a large hypermarket/mall. - Index Living MallIndex Living MallIndex Living Mall Co. Ltd. is a Thailand-based furniture retailer owned by Index Interfurn Group. With a concept of a "special mall" entirely devoted to displaying and selling the company's furniture, the company opened its first branch in December 2002 at Future Park Rangsit in suburban Bangkok...
, large furniture mall. - JJ MallJJ MallJ.J Mall is a large air-conditioned shopping complex which is situated in the heart of Chatuchak district, Bangkok, Thailand.The shopping complex is located next to the weekend market...
, a large air conditioned mall located next to Chatuchak Weekend MarketChatuchak weekend marketChatuchak weekend market in Bangkok is the largest market in Thailand. Frequently called J.J., it covers over 35 acres and contains upwards of 5,000 stalls. It is estimated that the market receives 200,000 visitors each day. Most stalls only open on Saturdays and Sundays though Jatujak Plaza,...
. - IN Square, a 8 storey shopping mall currently under construction next to the weekend market opening 2012.
- The Avenue Ratchayothin, a lifestyle shopping plaza located next to Major Cineplex Ratchayothin.
- Equinox, a lifestyle shopping plaza currently under construction to open in 2012.
- SCB Park PlazaSCB Park PlazaSCB Park Plaza or Siam Commercial Bank Park Plaza is a high-rise building complex located on Ratchadaphisek Road in Chatuchak district Bangkok, Thailand.There are 4 buildings:* SCB Park Plaza 1 * SCB Park Plaza 2...
, a small shopping plaza. - Carrefour LadpraoCarrefourCarrefour S.A. is an international hypermarket chain headquartered in Levallois-Perret, France. It is one of the largest hypermarket chains in the world...
, a shopping mall with a hypermarket branch of Carrefour will be a Big C in near future. - Terminus, a lifestyle mall under construction at Mo Chit skytrain station
- Suan Lum Night Bazaar RatchadaphisekSuan Lum Night Bazaar RatchadaphisekSuan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchada or Ratchada Night Bazaar is a market stall shopping mall and open air market currently under construction in Bangkok's Chatuchak district, at the intersection of Ladprao Rd. and Ratchadaphisek Rd, at the Bangkok Metro's Lat Phrao Station. Located on land owned by the...
, a large shopping complex under construction at Ratchada/Ladprao intersection. - Bon Marché
Markets
- Chatuchak Weekend MarketChatuchak weekend marketChatuchak weekend market in Bangkok is the largest market in Thailand. Frequently called J.J., it covers over 35 acres and contains upwards of 5,000 stalls. It is estimated that the market receives 200,000 visitors each day. Most stalls only open on Saturdays and Sundays though Jatujak Plaza,...
, one of the largest markets in the world. - JJ Plaza, market area next to weekend market.
- Ratchayothin night market, a night market next to Major Cineplex RatchayothinMajor Cineplex RatchayothinMajor Cineplex Ratchayothin is an entertainment and shopping complex on Phahonyothin Road in Lat Yao subdistrict, Chatuchak district, Bangkok. Operated by Thailand's largest movie-theater chain, Major Cineplex, it has a 14-screen multiplex cinema, a 38-lane bowling alley, karaoke rooms,...
. - Ratchadaphisek night market, a large night market at Ratchada/Ladprao intersection.
- Or-Tor-Kor Market, a large foodmarket next to the weekend market.
Elephant Tower (ตึกช้าง) is one of the most distinctive building in Bangkok. Shaped like an elephant, it consists of three towers (A, B and C) joined together at the top. It is utilized as condominium and office space.
Located on a large block bounded by Vibhavadi Rangsit Road
Vibhavadi Rangsit Road
Vibhavadi Rangsit Road or Thailand Route 31, often informally called Vibhavadi Road , is a highway in Thailand. It is part of Thailand Route 301....
, Ngamwongwan Road and Phahonyothin Road is Kasetsart University
Kasetsart University
Kasetsart University is a public university in Thailand and a top-ranked Public University in Thailand. It is ranked No.401-500 in the world by QS. It was also the first agricultural university and the third oldest university in Thailand...
, a renowned university originally focused on agricultural sciences such as agriculture, forestry, fishery but now it is expanded to cover many fields including business and engineering. Opposite the university on Vibhavadhi is Benchachida Building (UCOM headquarter) where Thai Art Museum is located on ground and mezzanine floors. Thawan Duchanee (ถวัลย์ ดัชนี, also written Tawan Datchanee), one of the artist highlighted, is considered one of the most famous modern day artist of Thailand.
Education
Kasetsart University
Kasetsart University is a public university in Thailand and a top-ranked Public University in Thailand. It is ranked No.401-500 in the world by QS. It was also the first agricultural university and the third oldest university in Thailand...
is located in Chatuchak.
Traffic
The district is passed by the Bangkok Subway (MRT) with four stations - Kamphaeng PhetKamphaeng Phet metro station
Kamphaeng Phet MRT station is a Metro station in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located beneath Kamphaeng Phet Road , providing a direct access to the Chatuchak Weekend Market and OrTorKor Market. Not to be confused with the town or province of Kamphaeng Phet...
, Chatuchak Park, Phahon Yothin and Lat Phrao. Bang Sue MRT Station is just outside Chatuchak district. It is also the northern end-point of the Bangkok Skytrain
Bangkok Skytrain
The Bangkok Mass Transit System, commonly known as the BTS Skytrain , is an elevated rapid transit system in Bangkok, Thailand. It is operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited under a concession granted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration...
with the Mo Chit
Mo Chit
Mo Chit can refer to more than one place in Bangkok, Thailand:* Mo Chit skytrain station, a station on the Sukhumvit Line of the BTS Skytrain* "Mo Chit", the colloquial name for the former Northern and Northeastern Bus Terminal in Bangkok...
station. Also the Northern Bus Terminal (often called Mo Chit Mai, หมอชิดใหม่) is located in the district, with the bus connection to all northern provinces starting there.
Government and infrastructure
The district is sub-divided into five sub-districts (Kwaeng).| 1. | Lat Yao | ลาดยาว | |
| 2. | Sena Nikhom | เสนานิคม | |
| 3. | Chan Kasem | จันทรเกษม | |
| 4. | Chom Phon | จอมพล | |
| 5. | Chatuchak | จตุจักร |
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation
Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is an agency of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment . Its headquarters are in Chatuchak District, Bangkok.-External links:* *...
has its headquarters in the district.
District Council
The District Council for Chatuchak has eight members, who 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 April 30, 2006. The results were:
- Thai Rak ThaiThai Rak ThaiThe Thai Rak Thai Party was a Thai political party that was officially banned on May 30, 2007, by the Constitutional Court of Thailand due to violations of electoral laws during the 2006 legislative elections. From 2001 to 2006, it was the ruling party under Prime Minister and its founder Thaksin...
Party - 8 seats
Economy
Thai Airways International
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is the national flag carrier and largest airline of Thailand. Formed in 1988, the airline's headquarters are located in Chatuchak District, Bangkok, and operates out of Suvarnabhumi Airport. Thai is a founding member of the Star Alliance. Thai is a...
and Bangkok Airways
Bangkok Airways
Bangkok Airways Co., Ltd. is a regional airline based in Chatuchak District, Bangkok, Thailand. It operates scheduled services to destinations in Thailand, Cambodia, China, Laos, Maldives, Burma, India and Singapore...
have their head offices in Chatuchak.