Don Mueang (Thai: ????????, pronounced [d??:n m??a??], lit. "the upland where the town is located"; for many years spelled "Don Muang") is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by (from north clockwise): Mueang Pathum Thani and Lam Luk Ka of Pathum Thani Province; Sai Mai, Bang Khen and Lak Si of Bangkok; and Pak Kret of Nonthaburi Province.
Video Don Mueang District
History
Don Mueang was once part of Bang Khen, but it became a district in its own right in 1989. Later in 1997, the southern part of Don Mueang was split off to establish a new district, Lak Si. The old name for the area was "Don I Yiao" (????????????) meaning plateau of eagles and vultures due to its geography and abundance of those birds. The new name was given by King Vajiravudh when the Royal Thai Air Force base was established there.
Maps Don Mueang District
Places
- Don Mueang International Airport
- Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base
- Royal Thai Air Force Museum
Administration
The district is divided into three sub-districts (khwaeng).
Politics
Don Mueang has been a stronghold for the Pheu Thai Party (and its predecessors, Thai Rak Thai Party and People's Power Party), winning in every general and gubernatorial elections after the 2006 coup and is considered a "deep red" district. The last time the Democrats had an MP in the constituency was in 1976. However in the late-2012, Kanoknuch Naksuwanpha, a Democrat and a long-time local politician, won an upset election to secure her seat on the city council. It is believed that the reason she won was because of her long ties with Don Mueang as she built her political base in the area for decades.
MPs
- 1995-1996: Paveena Hongsakul, Hangthong Thammawattana, Sumit Sundaravej
- 1996-2000: Paveena Hongsakul, Hangthong Thammawattana, Sumit Sundaravej
- 2001-2005: M.R. Damrongdit Disakul
- 2005-2006: Janista Lewchalermvongse
- 2007-2011: Anusorn Punthong, Anudith Nakornthap, Karun Hosakul
- 2011-present: Surachat Thianthong (11th)
- 2011-2013: Karun Hosakul (12th)
- 2013-present: Tankhun Jitt-itsara (12th)
Electoral district
- 2007 - Bangkok 5th district
- 2011 - Bangkok 11th district (Sanam Bin), Bangkok 12th district (Don Mueang, Si Kan)
District Council
The district council for Don Mueang has eight members, who serve four-year terms. Thailand local elections, 2006 were last held on 30 April 2006. The results were:
- Chart Thai Party: seven seats
- Thai Rak Thai Party: one seat
Economy
The economy is dominated by the presence of Don Mueang International Airport. Airports of Thailand has its head office in Don Mueang. Thai Lion Air also has its head office in the district. The head offices of R Airlines and Solar Air are on the property of Don Mueang Airport.
Education
Harrow International School, Bangkok is in the district.
References
External links
- BMA website
- Don Mueang district office (Thai only)
Source of article : Wikipedia
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