Bang Waek
Subdistrict in Bangkok, Thailand
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Bang Waek (Thai: บางแวก, pronounced [bāːŋ wɛ̂ːk]) is a khwaeng (sub-district) of Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok's Thonburi side. The subdistrict contains 11 administrative villages.[2]
History
It is named after Khlong Bang Waek, that runs through the area. It is a tributary of Khlong Chak Phra and flows into the Khlong Bangkok Noi.[3]
In the early Rattanakosin period, Khlong Bang Waek and its basin considered as the tip of betel large market Talat Phlu, which is in Thon Buri District.[4]
Geography
Bang Waek can be considered as a northern part of the district, with total area of 2.29 km2 (0.88 mi2).[2]
Neighboring subdistricts are (from north clockwise): Bang Chueak Nang of Taling Chan District, Khuha Sawan, Bang Chak and Bang Duan with Khlong Khwang in the same district.[5]
The prominent local temple Wat Bang Waek is in Khuha Sawan Sub-district.[3]