Wang Thonglang (, ) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Lat Phrao, Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang, and Chatuchak.
History The district was established on 21 November 1997 (announced 14 October 1997) occupying Wang Thonglang and part of Khlong Chan sub-district of Bang Kapi and part of Lat Phrao sub-district of Lat Phrao district. The total area was 19.205 km2. In 2002 (announced 24 January, effective 11 March) the district boundary between Wang Thonglang and Lat Phrao districts was adjusted. Now Wang Thonglang has 18.905 km2 of area.
The name Wang Thonglang means 'the deep body of water around which Erythrina fusca grows'.
Administration The district is sub-divided into 4 sub-districts (khwaeng). No.NameThaiArea(km2)MapWang Thonglang5.558Saphan Song1.934Khlong Chaokhun Sing4.065Phlapphla7.708 Total 19.265
Education
The district is home to both local and insertional schools, including:
Secondary schools: Bodindecha (Sing Singhaseni) School
International schools: Lycée Français International de Bangkok (French school)"comment_se_rendre_au_lfib_fr.pdf" () Lycée Français International de Bangkok. Retrieved on May 15, 2014. Singapore International School of Bangkok"Contact Us." Singapore International School of Bangkok. Retrieved on May 8, 2015. "Pracha Uthit Campus 498/11 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 39 (Tepleela 1), Wangthonglang, Wangthonglang, Bangkok 10310 Thailand" Map Regent's International School, Bangkok District Council & Local Politics The District Council for Wang Thonglang has seven members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections were last held on April 30, 2006. The results were as follows: Democrat Party - 7 seats
Following the 2014 coup d'état by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), the military government abolished the office of District Council Member (locally known as Sor Khor), leaving only members of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC). In the 2026 Bangkok Metropolitan Council election, which was held concurrently with the Bangkok gubernatorial election, the winner in Wang Thonglang was Anurak Lertwattanaphaiboon, a former BMC member from the Democrat Party. He had previously served as the BMC member since 2022 under the Pheu Thai Party. He was also one of the eight BMC members elected from the Democrat Party in this election.
Diplomatic missions Embassy of Cambodia Embassy of Laos
Places Chao Phraya Bodindecha Museum Golden Place Chok Chai 4 Market
Transportation The district is crossed by the Yellow Line of the MRTA with four stations: Chok Chai 4, Lat Phrao 71, Lat Phrao 83, and Mahat Thai.
There is also Khlong Saen Saep boat service running along Khlong Saen Saep with piers Mahadthai, Ramkhamhaeng.U, Wat Thepleela, Ramkhamhaeng.29, and The Mall Ram 3 on its border between Bang Kapi district.
The main roads in the Wang Thong Lang are Lat Phrao, Chok Chai 4, and Pradit Manutham, among others. They are served by many bus lines of both BMTA and private joint companies, such as 8, 44, 73, 73ก, 96, 137, 178, 514, etc.
References
External links BMA website with the tourist landmarks of Wang Thonglang Wang Thonglang district office (Thai only)