Nong Chok (, ) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other districts (from north clockwise): Amphoe Lam Luk Ka of Pathum Thani province, Amphoe Bang Nam Priao and Amphoe Mueang Chachoengsao of Chachoengsao province, Lat Krabang, Min Buri and Khlong Sam Wa of Bangkok. It is the biggest, easternmost and the most sparsely populated district of Bangkok.
History The district was established as an amphoe in 1897 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn. The original settlers were Muslims relocated from southern Thailand. In 1902, it became an amphoe of the newly established Min Buri province. Due to economic hardship during 1930–31, Min Buri Province was disbanded in 1931 and Nong Chok was transferred to Chachoengsao province.
District administration was later moved again to Bangkok in 1932 due to inconvenience of travel between Nong Chok and Chachoengsao. , about 75% of the population were Muslims while 22% were Buddhists. The name Nong Chok means water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) swamp.
Administration The district is sub-divided into eight sub-districts (khwaeng). No.NameThaiArea(km2)MapKrathum Rai38.132Nong Chok29.992Khlong Sip30.849Khlong Sip Song38.867Khok Faet22.524Khu Fang Nuea17.750Lam Phak Chi33.358Lam Toiting24.789Total236.261
Economy Agriculture was and remains the most important part of Nong Chok economy. Rice, vegetables, fruits, and livestocks are the main products. It is famous for its gamecocks and birdcages. Many canals were dug for irrigation and transportation.
Environment With its rural environment and surrounding agricultural lands, Nong Chok remains the last natural habitat of flying fox colonies in the Bangkok area.
Nong Chok is said to have as many as 104 canals, making it is the district with the most canals in Bangkok. In the past, people in Nong Chok mainly traveled into the city by boat. The journey used to take a long time, leaving around midnight and arriving at Pratunam around 5 a.m.
One account suggests that when the environment was still pristine, it was possible to see as far as Chachoengsao and even some of the hills in the Bang Pla Soi area of Chonburi from Nong Chok.
Places
Bangkok Arena Mahanakorn University of Technology Nong Chok National Football Center Nong Chok Park Wetchakarunrasm Hospital Harajuku Thailand The National Administration Center for Islamic Affairs
Education
International schools include: Korean International School of BangkokHome. Korean International School of Bangkok. Retrieved on March 8, 2016. "우) 10530 29/19 M.6 SOI 28 MITMAITRI NONGCHOK BANGKOK"
References
External links BMA website with the tourist landmarks of Nong Chok Nong Chok district office (Thai only)