Suan Luang district
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Suan Luang (Thai: สวนหลวง, pronounced [sǔanlǔaŋ]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Bang Kapi, Saphan Sung, Prawet, Phra Khanong, and Watthana.
History
Suan Luang was a sub-district of Phra Khanong District. When Phra Khanong district was split into smaller districts on 9 November 1989, Suan Luang became part of the new Prawet District. On 14 January 1994 (following its announcement on 8 October 1993) Suan Luang was elevated to a district, merging the area once belonging to Suan Luang Sub-district with additional land from Prawet and Khlong Toei. Suan Luang Sub-district remained the only sub-district until 2017, when the two new sub-districts of On Nut and Phatthanakan were created.
Its name literally translates to "royal garden," named after a sub-district in the area that once existed during the early Rattanakosin era (18th century).
Administration
The district has three sub-districts (khwaeng).
| No. | Name | Thai | Area (km2) | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Suan Luang | สวนหลวง | 9.251 | |
| 2. | On Nut | อ่อนนุช | 5.894 | |
| 3. | Phatthanakan | พัฒนาการ | 8.533 | |
| Total | 23.678 |
Places
- Wat Maha But is well known for its Mae Nak shrine. Numerous works of fiction and films including Nang Nak were influenced by Mae Nak.
Education
- St. Mark's International School Bangkok is in the district.
- Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology
- Triam Udom Suksa Pattanakarn School
- Asokwit Onnut School
External links
- (Thai only)