Bueng Kum district


Bueng Kum is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. From north clockwise, it is bounded by Bang Khen, Khan [Na Yao district|Khan Na Yao], Saphan [Sung district|Saphan Sung], Bang [Kapi district|Bang Kapi], and Lat Phrao.
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History

Bueng Kum was separated from Bang Kapi on 4 September 1989. It consisted of three sub-districts: Khlong Kum, Khan Na Yao, and Saphan Sung. On 14 October 1997, Khan Na Yao and Saphan Sung were elevated to districts, leaving Bueng Kum with a sole sub-district, Khlong Kum.
Bueng Kum was named so because of a lake used as water reservoir for flood prevention. There are also plants called "kum" around the lake. The lake is part of Seri Thai Park.

Administration

The district is divided into three sub-districts.

District council

The District Council for Bueng Kum has seven members, who each serve four-year terms.

Places