Nong Chok district

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. As of 2006, about 75% of the population were Muslims while 22% were Buddhists. The name Nong Chok means water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) swamp.

The district is sub-divided into eight sub-districts (khwaeng).

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.

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.

• 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

International schools include:

• Korean International School of Bangkok