- Source: Saphan Sung district
Saphan Sung (Thai: สะพานสูง, pronounced [sā.pʰāːn sǔːŋ]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Located on the eastern part of the capital, it is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Khan Na Yao, Min Buri, Lat Krabang, Prawet, Suan Luang, Bang Kapi, and Bueng Kum. Most part of Saphan Sung district are low density residential area.
History
Saphan Sung was separated from Bueng Kum on 14 October 1997 announcement, effective 21 November 1997, together with Khan Na Yao. Saphan Sung means tall bridge referring to the shape of bridge built over khlongs (Thai canals) back when boats were a main mode of transportation.
Administration
The district has three sub-districts (khwaeng).
Places
Wat Lat Bua Khao (วัดลาดบัวขาว)
Triam Udom Suksa Nomklao School
Saphan Sung Discovery Learning Library
Saphan Sung Youth Centre
Pra-Ajahn Mitsuo Gavesako Foundation
District Council
The District Council for Saphan Sung has seven members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections were last held on April 30, 2006. The results were as follows:
Democrat Party - 7 seats
References
External links
Planning Department maps of Saphan Sung District
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Norodom Sihanouk
- Saphan Sung district
- Saphan Sung subdistrict
- Thap Chang, Bangkok
- Rat Phatthana, Bangkok
- Bueng Kum district
- Bangkok
- Orange Line (Bangkok)
- Ramkhamhaeng Road
- Bang Kapi district
- Khan Na Yao district
