Krathum Rai, Bangkok Explained

Official Name:Krathum Rai
Native Name:กระทุ่มราย
Settlement Type:Khwaeng
Coordinates:13.8541°N 100.8621°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Bangkok
Subdivision Type3:Khet
Subdivision Name3:Nong Chok
Area Total Km2:38.132
Area Footnotes:[1]
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:40,146
Timezone:ICT
Utc Offset:+7
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Blank Name:TIS 1099

Krathum Rai (Thai: กระทุ่มราย, in Thai pronounced as /krā.tʰûm rāːj/) is a khwaeng (subdistrict) of Nong Chok District, in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2020, it had a total population of 40,146 people.[2]

Its name Krathum Rai literally meaning "surrounded by burflower-trees" (Krathum in Thai). The area is considered the centre of the district. Where the important utilities and buildings are located, such as Nong Chok District Office, Wetchakarunrasm Hospital (Nong Chok Hospital), Nong Chok Park, Nong Chok Public Library, etc.

Krathum Rai is served by BMTA bus no. 131 and affiliated bus no. 1-59 (526).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://webportal.bangkok.go.th/upload/user/00000130/BMA_STATISTICS%202563/ebook%2063.pdf. th:สถิติกรุงเทพมหานครประจำปี 2563. Bangkok Statistics 2020. Administrative Strategy Division, Strategy and Evaluation Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration . 2021 . 27 November 2021. th.
  2. Web site: Population statistics 2020. Department of Provincial Administration. Thai. 12 October 2021.