Thawi Watthana subdistrict, Bangkok

Thawi Watthana (Thai: ทวีวัฒนา, pronounced [tʰā.wīː wát.tʰā.nāː]) is one of the two khwaengs (sub-districts) of Thawi Watthana District, Bangkok's Thonburi side, apart from Sala Thammasop. In 2015 it had a population of 22,552 people, with total area of 21.521 km² (8.3093 mi²). It is the location of the district office, and can be considered as the southern part of the district.^[2]

Thawi Watthana ทวีวัฒนา
Khwaeng
Façade of Chanchai Acadium, the indoor stadium within Bangkokthonburi University
Location in Thawi Watthana District
Country	Thailand
Province	Bangkok
Khet	Thawi Watthana
Area [1]
• Total	21.521 km2 (8.309 sq mi)
Population  (2020)
• Total	23,159
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code	10170
TIS 1099	104801

Geography

Neighboring sub-districts are (from north clockwise) Sala Thammasop, Bang Phrom and Bang Chueak Nang of Taling Chan District, Bang Phai of Bang Khae and Nong Khang Phlu of Nong Khaem Districts, Salaya of Phutthamonthon and Krathum Lom of Sam Phran Districts, Nakhon Pathom Province.

Like the Sala Thammasop, it can be considered as the agricultural zone with a good atmosphere and fresh air, because it is a suburb Bangkok.

History

It is named after Khlong Thawi Watthana, that flows through the area. Originally, it was a tambon, part of Amphoe Taling Chan of Thon Buri Province. Until new zoning was organized on March 6, 1998, Thawi Watthana therefore promoted to district and sub-district until now.^[3]

Places

• Thonburi Market or Sanam Luang II
• Thawi Wanarom Park
• Bangkokthonburi University
• Rajdamnern Sport Complex
• Thawi Watthana Palace
• Utthayan Avenue