khwaeng

Khwaeng is a sub-district administrative division in Thailand, specifically used within the capital city of Bangkok. It functions as a smaller administrative unit within a larger district, known as an amphoe. While Thailand generally divides its territory into provinces (changwat), districts (amphoe), and sub-districts (tambon), Bangkok uses a slightly different system. In Bangkok, provinces are divided into districts (khet), and these districts are further divided into khwaeng. This hierarchical structure helps in the local governance and administration of services within the densely populated capital. Each khwaeng is typically overseen by a kamnan or a phuyaiban, although in Bangkok, the term khwaeng is the primary designation for these subdivisions within a khet. The khwaeng system allows for more localized management of public affairs, such as civil registration, public health, and local infrastructure. The specific boundaries and number of khwaengs can vary within different districts of Bangkok.