Lam Luk Ka district
Lam Luk Ka is a district of Pathum Thani province, part of Bangkok Metropolitan Region.
History
Originally, Lam Luk Ka was a vast grassland interspersed with scrublands and wetlands, serving as a natural habitat for various kinds of wildlife. It was known as "Thung Luang". As part of national development efforts, King Chulalongkorn ordered the construction of Khlong Rangsit, a major irrigation canal, to pass through this area; with the availability of water, the land became more fertile, attracting settlers and leading to population growth.The district's waterways converged into a pond that resembled a crow's foot, creating a fertile wetland that attracted many species of birds to nest. Locals came to refer to the area as "Bueng Lam Luk Ka", which can be interpreted as either "marsh of baby crows" or "course of baby crows." Even today, crow sculptures can be found adorning buildings and lampposts along the district's secondary roads, preserving a connection to its name.
When the government officially established amphoe Lam Luk Ka in 1904, the prefix "Bueng", was dropped.
Geography
Lam Luk Ka is a southernmost part of the province.Neighbouring districts are : Thanyaburi of Pathum Thani; Ongkharak of Nakhon Nayok province; Bang Nam Priao of Chachoengsao province; Nong Chok, Khlong Sam Wa, Sai Mai, and Don Mueang of Bangkok; and Mueang Pathum Thani.
Khlong Rangsit is the main water resource of the district.