Huai Khwang ( Thai : ห้วยขวาง , pronounced [hûa̯j kʰwǎːŋ] ) 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 .
16-475: 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 meaning 'barricaded creek' ( huai means ' creek ' and khwang means 'barricaded'). Because the terrain here in
32-656: A coup in September 2006. Government Savings Bank (Thailand) Government Savings Bank (GSB) ( Thai : ธนาคารออมสิน : Aomsin Bank) is a state-owned Thai bank headquartered in Phaya Thai District , Bangkok . GSB's Swift code is GSBATHBK. King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) introduced a means to save money in Thailand in 1913. His purpose was to introduce Thai people to banking services and to promote
48-785: A habit of thrift and saving. King Vajiravudh issued an act, effective 1 April 1913, to formally set up a "Savings Office" which began its operations under the Royal Treasury. In 1929, in a period of economic depression, King Rama VII permitted the transfer of the bank to the Post and Telegraph Department of the Ministry of Commerce and Transportation(Currently using the name Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission) to make it more convenient for citizens. The bank established new businesses such as travel savings, capital accumulation savings, and house deposit savings. By
64-476: Is a district in central Bangkok , Thailand . From the north clockwise, its neighbouring districts are: Bang Sue , Chatuchak , Din Daeng , Ratchathewi , and Dusit . Despite sharing a name, due to boundary changes, Phaya Thai Road and Phaya Thai BTS Station are in the adjoining Ratchathewi District. Phaya Thai district was set up in 1966 by taking areas that were part of Dusit and Bang Kapi Districts. It
80-529: Is in Ratchathewi, on Phaya Thai Road. During the reign of King Rama VI , Phaya Thai was an area filled with military cantonments. "Sanam Pao" is another familiar name of the area, owing the original name of Phaholyothin Road , the main thoroughfare through the area. The district is divided into two sub-districts ( khwaeng ) . (December 2021) (December 2021) The missing numbers 2, 3, 4 and 5 belong to
96-567: Is the only Buddhist temple in the district. The population is more concentrated in the area called Saphan Khwai (สะพานควาย) with many shops, apartments, and a BigC shopping center. The Thai Philatelic Museum was renovated and moved to a building behind the Samsen Nai post office at Saphan Khwai in December 2004. Among the exhibits are awards Thai philatelists received from various international competitions together with photocopies of
112-569: The Eastern Line ) must pass here before reaching (or departing) from Hua Lamphong railway station . The rail tracks also serve as the dividing line between Phaya Thai's Phaya Thai Sub-district and Dusit's Thanon Nakhon Chai Si Sub-district. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (2001–2006) was a police officer who began his career at Phaya Thai Police Station . Shinawatra and his political party, Thai Rak Thai were ousted in
128-670: The Government Savings Bank Act B.E. 2489 (1946). The office was renamed the Government Savings Bank (GSB), effective 1 April 1947. GSB is now a juristic person and state enterprise operating as a financial institution guaranteed by the government under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance . GSB operates 1,141 branches throughout the country. The bank showed total assets of 2,259,016 million baht as of 31 December 2014, ranked number four in
144-475: The end of 1936, a total of 104 branches of the Government Savings Bank were around the country. After World War II, the government, recognizing the benefits of savings as well as the role that the Savings Office played in financial development, transformed it into a juristic person , to be operated independently under the supervision of a board of directors appointed by the finance minister as mandated by
160-715: The famous Davis Group of massage parlours. The main depot of the Metro is in Huai Khwang District, covering an area of 0.48 square kilometres (120 acres). 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. Phaya Thai district Phaya Thai ( Thai : พญาไท , pronounced [pʰā.jāː tʰāj] )
176-476: The past consisted of wetlands and creeks; waterways were the main means of transport. Today, the district has attracted a new generation of Chinese , leading it to be called "New Chinatown", as distinct from Bangkok's traditional Chinatown , Yaowarat , in Samphanthawong district . The district is divided into three sub-districts ( khwaeng ). The missing number 3 belongs to the sub-district which
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#1732801603382192-629: The sub-districts which were split off to form Ratchathewi district. Phaya Thai is home to many government offices, such as the Government Savings Bank , the Ministry of Finance , and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment . A large portion of the district on its east side is occupied by the Royal Thai Army , including the Army Stadium , and the military-owned television Channel 5 . Wat Phai Tan (วัดไผ่ตัน)
208-589: The winning entries, posters depicting rare Thai stamps , and winning postage stamp designs. There are three BTS skytrain stations in Phaya Thai: Sanam Pao , Ari , and Saphan Khwai . The Bangkok MRT station Bang Sue is in the northwest corner of the district. Phaya Thai is also served by the Sam Sen railway station of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), which every train (except
224-473: Was created by carving off the southern part of Phaya Thai in 1989. In 1993, some eastern parts were moved out of the district to the newly-formed Din Daeng, leaving Phaya Thai with only one remaining sub-district, Sam Sen Nai. Due to the split off of Ratchathewi, Phaya Thai Road is no longer in Phaya Thai District. It runs through Ratchathewi and Pathum Wan . Similarly, Phaya Thai BTS Station
240-459: Was named after Phaya Thai palace , which was built in 1909 at King Rama V 's behest. Since then, many changes to the district have been made. In 1973, the Huai Khwang district was separated from Phaya Thai. Later in 1978, as an effort to balance the population among districts, the boundaries between Phaya Thai, Huai Khwang, and Bang Kapi Districts were modified. A new Ratchathewi district
256-464: Was split off to form Din Daeng district. The MRT passes along the west side of Huai Khwang, providing six stations: Phetchaburi , Phra Ram 9 , Thailand Cultural Centre , Huai Khwang , Sutthisan and Ratchadaphisek . The Huai Khwang MRT station is at the intersection of Ratchadaphisek Road with Prachasongkroa and Pracharat Bamphen Roads. From this station, several entertainment complexes are within walking distance, including some belonging to
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