Chan Kasem
Khwaeng in Thailand
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Chan Kasem (Thai: จันทรเกษม, pronounced [tɕān kā.sěːm]) is a khwaeng (subdistrict) of Chatuchak district, Bangkok.
Chan Kasem
จันทรเกษม | |
|---|---|
Location in Chatuchak District | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Khet | Chatuchak |
| Named after | Chandrakasem Rajabhat University (CRU) |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.026 km2 (2.327 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 38,080 |
| • Density | 6,319.28/km2 (16,366.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 10900 |
| TIS 1099 | 103003 |
History
The name Chan Kasem called after a local higher education institution Chandrakasem Rajabhat University (CRU).
The area was declared a subdistrict in late 2003, along with four other subdistricts of Chatuchak.[2]
Geography
Chan Kasem is the eastern part of the district.
Adjoining subdistricts are, from the north clockwise: Sena Nikhom in its district (Sena Nikhom 1 Road is a boundary), Lat Phrao of Lat Phrao district (Khlong Bang Bua and Khlong Lat Pharo are the boundaries), Sam Sen Nok of Huai Khwang district (Khlong Nam Kaew is a boundary), and Chomphon and Lat Yao in its district (Ratchadaphisek and Phaholyothin Roads are the boundaries), respectively.[3]
Places
- Chandrakasem Rajabhat University (CRU)
- Military Technical Training School
- Department of Export Promotion (DEP)