Wong Sawang
Wong Sawang is a khwaeng of two subdistricts of Bang Sue District, Bangkok, apart from Bang Sue Subdistrict. It is also the name of the surrounding area.
History
The name "Wong Sawang" is derived from a road in same name that passes through the area. It is assumed that the name comes from the surname of the chief construction engineer. Wong Sawang is a road that is now considered part of Ratchadaphisek Road. It is connected to an extension of Ratchadaphisek Road, therefore, the current Wong Sawang Road remains only between Rama VII Bridge to Wong Sawang Intersection, where it intersects with Bangkok-Nonthaburi and Ratchadaphisek Roads.Wong Sawang was raised as a subdistrict in 2009.
Geography
Wong Sawang can be considered as an area in the north of the district.Neighbouring subdistricts are : Bang Khen in Mueang Nonthaburi of Nonthaburi Province, Lat Yao and Chatuchak of Chatuchak District, Bang Sue in its district, Bang Kruai in Bang Kruai of Nonthaburi Province.