Dusit
ดุสิต

Statistics
Province:	Bangkok
Area:	10.7 km²
Inhabitants:	175,658 (2000)
Pop. density:	16416.6 inh./km²
Geocode:	1002
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Dusit (Thai ดุสิต) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok from the Chao Phraya River at sunset, July 2004 Bangkok, (in Thai กรุงเทพฯ, กรุงเทพมหานคร, or Krung Thep, Krung Thep Mahanakhon), population 8,538,610 (1990), is the capital and largest city of Thailand. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Population density can be used as a measurement of any tangible item. ... A geocode is a geographical code to identify a point or area at the surface of the earth. ... Image File history File links File links The following pages link to this file: Dusit ... Bangkok is subdivided into 50 districts (khet เขต, also sometimes called amphoe as in the other provinces), which are further subdivided into 154 kwaeng (แขวง), roughly equivalent to tambon in the other provinces. ... Bangkok from the Chao Phraya River at sunset, July 2004 Bangkok, (in Thai กรุงเทพฯ, กรุงเทพมหานคร, or Krung Thep, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, IPA: ), population 8,538,610 (1990), is the capital and largest city of Thailand. ...

The district forms the main administrative center of Thailand, as both the national parliament as well as the royal palace are located in this district, as well as several ministries. It is connected with the Rattanakosin island by the Ratchadamnoen road ('Royal way for walking').

Neighboring district are (from north clockwise) Bang Sue, Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Phra Nakhon, and across the Chao Phraya River the district Bang Phlat. District in central Bangkok, Thailand, north of Ratchathewi, west of Din Daeng, close to Victory Monument. ... Phra Nakhon (Thai พระนคร) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. ... A view of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok The Chao Phraya (Thai แม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา) is a major river in Thailand, with its low alluvial river plain marking the mainland of the country. ...

Administration

The district is sub-divided into 5 sub-districts (Kwaeng).

History

Vimanmek Palace

The district was established by King Chulalongkorn, who wanted to escape the cluttered area of the Rattanakosin island. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1200x800, 136 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: Dusit ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1200x800, 136 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: Dusit ... His Majesty King Rama V of Siam, with his son, later King Rama VI (portrait in National History Museum, Bangkok) King Chulalongkorn the Great or Rama V (royal name Phra Chula Chomklao Chaoyuhua) (September 20, 1853 - October 23, 1910) was the fifth king of the Chakri dynasty of Thailand. ...

The Vimanmek Palace was constructed in 1900 completely out of teak, and was used as a royal palace shortly, but was abandoned in 1908. Revived and reconstructed in 1992 it is now a major touristical attraction of the district. 1900 is a common year starting on Monday. ... Species Tectona grandis Tectona hamiltoniana Tectona philippinensis Teak (Tectona) is a genus of tropical hardwood trees in the family Verbenaceae, native to the south and southeast of Asia, and is commonly found as a component of monsoon forest vegetation. ... 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1991 is a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Chitralada Palace was built by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), and is still the residence of the King of Thailand. The large park around the palace is used by King Bhumibol Adulyadej for agricultural research. Statue of His Majesty King Rama VI of Siam in Lumphini Park, central Bangkok Vajiravudh (January 1, 1880 – November 25, 1925) (also known as Rama VI, reigning title Phra Mongkut Klao Chaoyuhua; Thai-script พระบาทสมเด็จพระมงกุฎเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว) was King of Siam (now Thailand) from 1910 until his death. ... Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX of Thailand His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช, actually pronounced Phumiphon Adunyadet), King Rama IX of Thailand, born December 5, 1927, has been King of Thailand since 1946. ...

Buildings

Old parliament building

Other important buildings in the district include the Ananta Samakom, which was another former residence of King Chulalongkorn, and was later used as the first parliament building. Next to the building is the Suan Amporn park, and across the street the Dusit Zoo. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1500x1000, 124 KB) Atana Samakom Throne Hall (พระที่นั่งอนันตสมาคม), the old parliament building of Bangkok, Thailand. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1500x1000, 124 KB) Atana Samakom Throne Hall (พระที่นั่งอนันตสมาคม), the old parliament building of Bangkok, Thailand. ...

The most famous buddhistic temple of the district is Wat Benchamabophit, build by Prince Naris as the royal temple of King Chulalongkorn. The Ordination Hall (Ubosot) Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram (Thai วัดเบญจมบพิตรดุสิตวนารามราชวรวิหาร) is a buddhist temple in the Dusit district of Bangkok, Thailand. ...

External links

• Official website of the Dusit district office (Thai only)