Saphan Sung district


Saphan Sung is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. Located on the eastern part of the capital, it is bounded by other Bangkok districts : Khan Na Yao, Min Buri, Lat Krabang, Prawet, Suan Luang, Bang Kapi, and Bueng Kum. Most part of Saphan Sung district are low density residential area.
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History

Saphan Sung was separated from Bueng Kum on 14 October 1997 announcement, effective 21 November 1997, together with Khan Na Yao. Saphan Sung means tall bridge referring to the shape of bridge built over khlongs back when boats were a main mode of transportation.

Administration

The district has three sub-districts.

Places

  • Wat Lat Bua Khao
  • Triam Udom Suksa Nomklao School
  • Saphan Sung Discovery Learning Library
  • Saphan Sung Youth Centre
  • Pra-Ajahn Mitsuo Gavesako Foundation
  • Al‑Yusra Mosque
  • Nurul‑Iyahsan Mosque
  • Surao Thap Chang Khlong Bon School
  • Ramkhamhaeng Hospital 2
  • Kaset New Theory School
  • Thai Animal Protection Association
  • Sri Phruehta School

District Council

Saphan Sung’s district council had seven members serving four-year terms. In the election held on 30 April 2006, the Democrat Party won all seven seats. Bangkok held another district-council election in 2010, but subsequent legal changes suspended district councils; Bangkok now elects only the Bangkok Metropolitan Council.