Bang Kapi District
Bang Kapi ( Thai: บางกะปิ, bā ː ŋ kàpìʔ ) is one of the 50 districts (Khet ) of Bangkok, capital of Thailand. Bang Kapi located in the eastern part of the city in about between the Lat Phrao Road and Ramkhamhaeng Road.
Geography
The neighboring districts are from clockwise from the north: Bueng Kum, Saphan Sung, Prawet, Suan Luang, Huai Khwang, Wang Thonglang and Lat Phrao.
History
In the past, the area was a jungle, its history dates back to the reign of King Nangklao (Rama III. ) When the General Chao Phraya Bodindecha ( เจ้าพระยา บดินทรเดชา ) insurgents fought in Champasak and Luang Prabang, and settlers from there brought back here.
Bang Kapi was originally a very large district. In 1989, the area was greatly reduced, as the districts of Lat Phrao and Bueng Kum were separated. On October 14, 1997, it was reduced again when the districts and Saphan Sung Wang Thonglang were established.
Education
- Ramkhamhaeng University
- Assumption University (private)
- National Institute of Development Administration
- Hua Mak Sports Complex with the Rajamangala National Stadium
Shopping
- The Mall Ramkhamhaeng
- The Mall Bang Kapi
Transport
About the Khlong Saen Saep connect express boats, the business center of Bangkok with the "The Mall Bangkapi ."
Management
Bang Kapi is divided into two sub-districts ( Kwaeng ):
Parish council
The council of the district Bang Kapi has eight members, each member shall be elected for four years. The last election was held on 30 April 2006 the results. :
- Democrat Party - 7 seats
- Thai Rak Thai Party - 1 seat