Saphan Sung (, ) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Located on the eastern part of the capital, it is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): 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.
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 (Thai canals) back when boats were a main mode of transportation.
Administration The district has three sub-districts (khwaeng). No.NameThaiArea(km2)MapSaphan Sung8.147Rat Phatthana9.009Thap Chang10.968Total28.124
Places Wat Lat Bua Khao (วัดลาดบัวขาว) Triam Udom Suksa Nomklao School Saphan Sung Discovery Learning Library Saphan Sung Youth Centre Pra-Ajahn Mitsuo Gavesako Foundation Al‑Yusra Mosque (Loh Lae) Nurul‑Iyahsan Mosque (Thap Chang Bon) 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.
References
External links Planning Department maps of Saphan Sung District