Nong Chok district

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
Khet
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

Nong Chok Park

• 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:

• Korean International School of Bangkok^[3]