| Official Name: | Huai Khwang |
| Native Name: | ห้วยขวาง |
| Native Name Lang: | th |
| Settlement Type: | Khet |
| Coordinates: | 13.7767°N 100.5794°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Thailand |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Bangkok |
| Subdivision Type2: | Seat |
| Subdivision Name2: | Huai Khwang |
| Subdivision Type3: | Khwaeng |
| Subdivision Name3: | 3 |
| Established Title: | Khet established |
| Area Total Km2: | 15.033 |
| Population Total: | 81515[1] |
| Population As Of: | 2017 |
| Population Density Km2: | 5,422.40 |
| Timezone: | ICT |
| Utc Offset: | +7 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 10310 |
| Geocode: | 1017 |
Huai Khwang (Thai: ห้วยขวาง, in Thai pronounced as /hûa̯j kʰwǎːŋ/) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is east of the city centre. Neighbouring districts are Chatuchak, Wang Thonglang, Bang Kapi, Suan Luang, Watthana, Ratchathewi, and Din Daeng.
Huai Khwang district was established in an area formerly part of Phaya Thai in 1973. Adjustments to the district were made in 1978, adjusting boundaries with neighboring districts Phaya Thai and Bang Kapi, and again in 1993, creating the new Din Daeng District.
The name "Huai Khwang" literally meaning 'barricaded creek' (huai means 'creek' and khwang means 'barricaded'). Because the terrain here in the past consisted of wetlands and creeks; waterways were the main means of transport.
Today, the district has attracted a new generation of Chinese, leading it to be called "New Chinatown", as distinct from Bangkok's traditional Chinatown, Yaowarat, in Samphanthawong district.
The district is divided into three sub-districts (khwaeng).
| No. | Name | Thai | Area (km2) | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huai Khwang | Thai: ห้วยขวาง | 5.342 | ||
| Bang Kapi | Thai: บางกะปิ | 5.408 | ||
| Sam Sen Nok | Thai: สามเสนนอก | 4.283 | ||
| Total | 15.033 | |||
Ganesha Shrine at Huai Khwang Intersection (indeed, it is located in Din Daeng District)|thumb
The MRT passes along the west side of Huai Khwang, providing six stations: Phetchaburi, Phra Ram 9, Thailand Cultural Centre, Huai Khwang, Sutthisan and Ratchadaphisek.
The Huai Khwang MRT station is at the intersection of Ratchadaphisek Road with Prachasongkroa and Pracharat Bamphen Roads. From this station, several entertainment complexes are within walking distance, including some belonging to the famous Davis Group of massage parlours.
The main depot of the Metro is in Huai Khwang District, covering an area of 0.48km2.
Nok Mini (formerly SGA Airlines) has its headquarters in the district.[3]
Thai Sky Airlines formerly had its head office in Room 708 of the 7th floor of the Le Concorde Tower in Huai Khwang District.[4] [5]
