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Khet in Bangkok, Thailand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wang Thonglang (Thai: วังทองหลาง, pronounced [wāŋ tʰɔ̄ːŋ.lǎːŋ]) 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.
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.
The name Wang Thonglang means 'the deep body of water around which Erythrina fusca grows'.
The district is sub-divided into 4 sub-districts (khwaeng).
No. | Name | Thai | Area (km2) | Map |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Wang Thonglang | วังทองหลาง | 5.558 | |
2. | Saphan Song | สะพานสอง | 1.934 | |
3. | Khlong Chaokhun Sing | คลองเจ้าคุณสิงห์ | 4.065 | |
4. | Phlapphla | พลับพลา | 7.708 | |
Total | 19.265 |
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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:
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