Nong Chok district
Khet in Bangkok, Thailand
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Nong Chok (Thai: หนองจอก, pronounced [nɔ̌ːŋ t͡ɕɔ̀ːk]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other districts (from north clockwise): Amphoe Lam Luk Ka of Pathum Thani province, Amphoe Bang Nam Priao and Amphoe Mueang Chachoengsao of Chachoengsao province, Lat Krabang, Min Buri and Khlong Sam Wa of Bangkok. It is the biggest, easternmost and the most sparsely populated district of Bangkok.
Nong Chok
หนองจอก | |
|---|---|
The National Administration Center for Islamic Affairs in late 2009 | |
 Khet location in Bangkok | |
| Coordinates: 13°51′20″N 100°51′45″E | |
| Country |  Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Seat | Krathum Rai |
| Khwaeng | 8 |
| Area | |
• Total | 236.261 km2 (91.221 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 170,643[1] |
| • Density | 722.26/km2 (1,870.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (THA) |
| Postal code | 10530 |
| Geocode | 1003 |
History
The district was established as an amphoe in 1897 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn. The original settlers were Muslims relocated from southern Thailand. In 1902, it became an amphoe of the newly established Min Buri province. Due to economic hardship during 1930–31, Min Buri Province was disbanded in 1931 and Nong Chok was transferred to Chachoengsao province.
District administration was later moved again to Bangkok in 1932 due to inconvenience of travel between Nong Chok and Chachoengsao. As of 2006[update], about 75% of the population were Muslims while 22% were Buddhists. The name Nong Chok means water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) swamp.
Administration
The district is sub-divided into eight sub-districts (khwaeng).
| No. | Name | Thai | Area (km2) | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Krathum Rai | กระทุ่มราย | 38.132 |  |
2. | Nong Chok | หนองจอก | 29.992 | |
3. | Khlong Sip | คลองสิบ | 30.849 | |
4. | Khlong Sip Song | คลองสิบสอง | 38.867 | |
5. | Khok Faet | โคกแฝด | 22.524 | |
6. | Khu Fang Nuea | คู้ฝั่งเหนือ | 17.750 | |
7. | Lam Phak Chi | ลำผักชี | 33.358 | |
8. | Lam Toiting | ลำต้อยติ่ง | 24.789 | |
| Total | 236.261 | |||
Economy
Agriculture was and remains the most important part of Nong Chok economy. Rice, vegetables, fruits, and livestocks are the main products. It is famous for its gamecocks and birdcages. Many canals were dug for irrigation and transportation.
Environment
With its rural environment and surrounding agricultural lands, Nong Chok remains the last natural habitat of flying fox colonies in the Bangkok area.[2]
It is said that in the past, when the environment was still pristine, one could see as far as Chachoengsao and even some mountains in the Bang Pla Soi area of Chonburi from Nong Chok.
Places
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- Bangkok Arena
- Mahanakorn University of Technology
- Nong Chok National Football Center
- Nong Chok Park
- Wetchakarunrasm Hospital
- Harajuku Thailand
- The National Administration Center for Islamic Affairs
Education
International schools include: