Khlong Sam Wa District


Khlong Sam Wa is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other districts : Lam Luk Ka District of Pathum Thani Province, Nong Chok, Min Buri, Khan Na Yao, Bang Khen, and Sai Mai of Bangkok.

History

Khlong Sam Wa was established as a district on 21 November 1997 by splitting from Min Buri. Khlong Sam Wa was the name of an amphoe in Min Buri and hence the name is used as the district name. In 1947 when the area was still rural, the farming community of Bang Chan was chosen as a centre for Thai studies.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts.

District council

The district council for Khlong Sam Wa has seven members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections were last held on 30 April 2006. The Thai Rak Thai Party won seven seats.

Places