Huai Khwang (, ) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is east of the city centre. Neighbouring districts are Chatuchak, Wang Thonglang, Bang Kapi, Suan Luang, Watthana, Ratchathewi, and Din Daeng.

History

Huai Khwang district was established in an area formerly part of Phaya Thai in 1973. Adjustments to the district were made in 1978, adjusting boundaries with neighboring districts Phaya Thai and Bang Kapi, and again in 1993, creating the new Din Daeng District.

The name "Huai Khwang" literally means "barricaded creek" (huai meaning creek, and khwang meaning barricaded), as the area was once made up of wetlands and small waterways; in the past, canals (also known as khlongs) were the primary means of transport.

  • Praram 9 Hospital, a leading private hospital

Rapid transit

  • Blue Line has 6 stations in the district: Phetchaburi, Phra Ram 9, Thailand Cultural Centre, Huai Khwang, Sutthisan and Ratchadaphisek. The main depot of the Blue Line is also located in the district, covering an area of .
  • Yellow Line has a station in the district: Phawana
  • The under-construction Orange Line will have 3 stations in the district: Thailand Cultural Centre (interchange with Blue Line), MRTA and Wat Phra Ram 9.

Economy

Nok Mini (formerly SGA Airlines) has its headquarters in the district.

Thai Sky Airlines formerly had its head office in Room 708 of the 7th floor of the Le Concorde Tower in Huai Khwang District.

Education

  • KIS International School, Thai-Japanese Association School and Modulo Language School are in Huai Khwang District.
  • Triamudomsuksapattanakarn Ratchada School

References

  • Bangkok Metropolitan Area (BMA) website with Huai Kwang landmarks
  • Huai Khwang District office (Thai)
  • Thailand Cultural Centre (Thai)
  • Huai Khwang Station environs