| Watthana วัฒนา |
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| — Khet — | |
| Khet location in Bangkok | |
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| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Bangkok |
| Seat | Khlong Tan Nuea |
| Khwaeng | 3 |
| Khet established | March 6, 1998 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.565 km2 (4.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 82,582 |
| • Density | 6,572/km2 (17,021.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 10110 parts of Phra Khanong Nuea: 10260 |
| Geocode | 1039 |
Watthana (or Vadhana, Thai: วัฒนา; IPA: [wát.tʰā.nāː]) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Neighbor districts are (from the north clockwise): Ratchathewi, Huai Khwang, Suan Luang, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Sathon, and Pathum Wan.
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Watthana was a separate district following the split from Khlong Toei in 1998 to provide better service to its population. The district obtained its name from Princess Galyani Vadhana, the elder sister of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Watthana or Vadhana means development. The area is among the most developed part of Bangkok.
The district is sub-divided into three sub-districts (Kwaeng).
| 1. | Khlong Toei Nuea, | คลองเตยเหนือ, | up to Soi Sukhumvit 31 (Sawatdi) |
| 2. | Khlong Tan Nuea, | คลองตันเหนือ, | from Soi 31 to Soi 63 (Ekkamai) |
| 3. | Phra Khanong Nuea, | พระโขนงเหนือ, | from Soi 63 to Soi 81 (Siri Phot) |
Comprising the area between Sukhumvit Road and Khlong Saen Saeb, Watthana is one of the commercial districts in Bangkok with lots of condominiums and hotels. A lot of expatriates of many nationalities live there.
Besides the east-bound Sukhumvit, prominent roads in the district include several odd-numbered soi's (branch roads) from Sukhumvit: Nana Nuea (Sukhumvit 3), Asok Montri (Sukhumvit 21), Phrom Phong (Sukhumvit 39), Thong Lo (Sukhumvit 55), Ekkamai (Sukhumvit 63), Sukhumvit 71 (Pridi Banomyong), and a small portion of On Nut (Sukhumvit 77).
The emblem of the district shows a pavilion, which refers to the residence of Princess Galyani Vadhana, the name patron of the district. Also the red color refers to the Princess, as red is the day color of her birthday. The golden rays of light extending from the roof of the pavilion symbolizes her divine grace to all Thais. Also the lotus shape is supposed to be an offering to pay respect to the Princess.[1]
When PBair existed, its head office was in the UBC II Building in Watthana.[2]
The Embassy of Norway in Thailand is located in the UBC II Building in Watthana.[3]
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