Bang Kapi, Thailand
เขตบางกะปิ
Bang Kapi is a city of 147,800 people in Bangkok, Thailand.
Why visit Bang Kapi
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 229 places to eat, 37 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Happyland, Siam Park City, Prasart Museum and Museum of Buddhist Art.
Weather in Bang Kapi
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About Bang Kapi
Bang Kapi (Thai: บางกะปิ, pronounced [bāːŋ kāpìʔ]) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Bang Kapi is also popularly known as Bang Kapi or Ramkhamhaeng. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Bueng Kum, Saphan Sung, Prawet, Suan Luang, Huai Khwang, Wang Thonglang, and Lat Phrao.
From the Wikipedia article Bang Kapi district (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photos of Bang Kapi
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Things to do3
Happyland
Monument and historic site · 1.7 km
Former amusement park in Bangkok, Thailand
Siam Park City
Monument and historic site · 7.0 km
Amusement and water park in the Khan Na Yao District of Bangkok, Thailand
Museums and landmarks14
ณ สยาม แกลเลอรี่
Museum · 2.7 km
2452-2456 ซอยลาดพร้าว 122-124 ถนนลาดพร้าว, แขวงพลับพลา
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
Indoor Stadium Huamark
Sports field and stadium · 2.7 km
286 ถนนรามคำแหง
Park Nantawan krungtep kreetha
Park · 4.8 km
NANTAWAN พระราม9 กรุงเทพกรีฑาตัดใหม่ Saphan Sung
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes229
TA Kachin Restaurant
Restaurant · Kachin, Burmese, Myanmar · 2.6 km
4105 ซอยรามคำแหง 24 แยก 28
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00
Pho Van Vietnamese Restaurant
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 2.5 km
8 124/8 รามคำแหง 24 (หลังราม)
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
ชอบแกง ข้าวที่ชอบแกงที่ใช่
Restaurant · ข้าวราดแกง, Thai · 4.5 km
18/1 ปตท.ศรีนครินทร์ - ร่มเกล้า ศรีนครินทร์ - ร่มเกล้า, แขวงทับช้าง
07:00-21:00
ตัวมัมชาบูหม่าล่าสายพาน & บุฟเฟต์หมูกะทะ
Restaurant · Asian, ขาบูหม่าล่า, หมูกะทะ · 1.2 km
1521 ซอยนวมินทร์ 14, แขวงคลองจั่น
10.00- 00.00
เจ๊ปทุม ก๋วยเตี๋ยวหมู ต้มยำ เย็นตาโฟ
Restaurant · Thai · 0.6 km
ถนนนวมินทร์, แขวงคลองจั่น
Mo-Su 07:00-16:00
Yeast Rustic Pizza
Restaurant · 3.2 km
Simply amazing pizza on a homemade rustic pizza dough, with homemade pastas, salads and desserts. A must try.
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
217 more on the map.
History
The area of Bang Kapi has a history dating back to Rama III's reign, when Chao Phraya Bodindecha (เจ้าพระยาบดินทรเดชา) led a troop to fight rebels in Champassack and Louangphabang and brought back people to settle.
As it grew into a larger town, Bang Kapi was made an amphoe (district) of Phra Nakhon province. The district was originally quite large, but has been divided since then to form new districts.
In 1966, Huay Khwang sub-district (tambon) and parts of the Bang Kapi sub-district were spun off to form Phaya Thai district.
In 1972, Phra Nakhon and Thonburi were joined as the single province, Bangkok. The title of districts and sub-districts in the capital city were changed from amphoe and tambon to khet and khwaeng, respectively. Bang Kapi became a district of the newly combined province, having at that time nine sub-districts.
In 1977, Sam Sen Nok sub-district was moved to Huai Khwang district.
In 1989, Lat Phrao district and Bueng Kum district were separated from Bang Kapi and became new districts.
On 14 October 1997, Wang Thonglang sub-district was elevated to a district, taking part of Khlong Chan sub-district with it.
From the History section of Bang Kapi district on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
More about Bang Kapi
Geography
Bang Kapi is the southern part of Bang Kapi District. Adjacent subdistricts are (from the north clockwise): Phlapphla in Wang Thonglang District, Khlong Chan in its district, Khlong Kum in Bueng Kum District (Khlong Saen Saep is a boundary line), Saphan Sung and Thap Chang in Saphan Sung District (Khlong Ban Ma 2, Khlong Wang Bon Yai, Khlong Kho Lat, Khlong Bueng Ban Ma are the boundary lines), Phatthanakan and Suan Luang in Suan Luang District (Demarcation Ditch, Khlong Bang Kapi, Khlong Kacha are the boundary lines), and Bang Kapi in Huai Khwang District (Khlong Saen Saep is a boundary line).
Education
Bang Kapi serves as a significant hub for higher education in Bangkok, primarily anchored by two prominent universities: Ramkhamhaeng University and Assumption University, both of which maintain major campuses in the area. These institutions contribute to the subdistrict's academic landscape by offering diverse programs in open admissions, business, science, engineering, humanities and international studies, attracting a large student population that supports local economic vitality.
Ramkhamhaeng University, established in 1971 as Thailand's first open-admissions institution, is located on its main campus spanning approximately 300 rai along Ramkhamhaeng Road in Bang Kapi, Bang Kapi District. Designed to provide accessible higher education to working adults and secondary school graduates without entrance exams, it has grown into the country's largest open university, with active enrollment reaching 296,347 students as of second semester of 2023, including both Thai and international students from 49 countries.
From the Wikipedia article Bang Kapi district, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Bang Kapi
- Torsak PongsupaThai boxer
Born in Bang Kapi, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay37
Livotel Express Hotel Ramkhamhaeng 50 Bangkok
Motel and hotel · 0.8 km
26 ซอย รามคำแหง 50
M. D. Rose Apartments
Motel and hotel · 0.9 km
50 40 Soi Ramkhamhaeng, Bang Kapi, 40 ซอยรามคำแหง, บางกะปิ
Baron Zotel Bangkok
Motel and hotel · 1.0 km
77 Soi Lardprao117, Klongchan , Bangkapi
Churches and places of worship23
Shopping64
GECKO CLIMBING / SCUBA DIVING SHOP
Shop · 4.1 km
442 Varatorn Ville Soi 4 ซอยพัฒนาการ 44, แขวงพัฒนาการ
Gas and EV charging30
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Healthcare24
La Purita CLINIC (ลา พูริต้า คลินิก) สาขารัชดาภิเษก
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 km
444 olympia thai plaza, แขวงสามเสนนอก
The Demis House – Aesthetic Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.2 km
233 ซอยรามคำแหง 110
Map of Bang Kapi
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Getting there and nearby towns
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 km away.
- Dusit 14 km west, about 14 min by car
- Bangkok 16 km west, about 16 min by car
- Mueang Nonthaburi 18 km northwest, about 18 min by car
- Thon Buri 18 km west, about 18 min by car
- Bangkok Noi 18 km west, about 18 min by car
- Samut Prakan 19 km south, about 19 min by car
- Taling Chan 21 km west, about 21 min by car
- Pak Kret 23 km northwest, about 23 min by car
- Phasi Charoen 23 km west, about 23 min by car
- Nong Chok 25 km northeast, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Photo credits
- Mall Bangkapi, Jarcje, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hua Mak, Bang Kapi, Bangkok 10240, Thailand - panoramio (2), song songroov, CC BY 3.0
- Covid-19 vaccination site at the Mall department store Bang Kapi (June 25, 2021) 02, Siam2019, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Covid-19 vaccination site at the Mall department store Bang Kapi (June 25, 2021) 01, Siam2019, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prasart Museum palms, Flickr user: scott.zona Miami https://www.flickr.com/people/scottzona/, CC BY 2.0
- Campus entrance (Stamford International University, Hua Hin campus, Thailand - January 23 2009), MiCRoSCoPiC^eaRthLinG ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, AsianFC, CC BY 2.0
- Kachin women in traditional dress, Yoav David, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Luangpoopuk, Raphind, CC BY-SA 3.0
- วัดศรีบุญเรือง (กรุงเทพมหานคร), Dharmadana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- วัดเทพลีลา เขตบางกะปิ กรุงเทพมหานคร (2), กสิณธร ราชโอรส, CC BY-SA 4.0
- วัดพระไกรสีห์ (3), Dharmadana, CC BY 4.0
- สะพานเสรีไทย3, Phoebus 28, CC BY-SA 4.0
- วัดบึงทองหลาง, Dektonk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- အဆောင်လက်ဖွဲ့အမျိုးမျိုးပုံ, Myanmar Wik, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A famous amulet market in Bangkok, Myanmar Wik, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amulets associated with religious beliefs, especially Buddhism, Myanmar Wik, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thai Buddha amulet, Myanmar Wik, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monk-blessed amulet, Myanmar Wik, CC BY-SA 4.0
- รถไฟฟ้ามหานคร สายสีเหลือง สถานีแยกลำสาลี, เวียร์, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vicenzi, Bangkok, 2022-05-01 (1), Venise12mai1834, CC0
- Vicenzi, Bangkok, 2022-05-01 (2), Venise12mai1834, CC0
- Vicenzi, Bangkok, 2022-05-01 (3), Venise12mai1834, CC0
- Hachiban Ramen at Lotus's Bangkapi Bangkok, Asamoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lot chong - Bangkok - 2017-07-11 (003), Iudexvivorum, CC0
- Lot chong - Bangkok - 2017-07-11 (001), Iudexvivorum, CC0
- Lot chong - Bangkok - 2017-07-11 (002), Iudexvivorum, CC0
- Khao khluk kapi, Bangkok, 2017-11-20, Bitterschoko, CC0
- BNK48 Campus, Bangkok (015), 2018-05-31, Saphabodi, CC0
- BNK48 Campus - Bangkok - 2017-11-20 (003), Iudexvivorum, CC0
- Kuaichap, Bangkok (rolled noodle soup with intestines), 2018-05-31, Bitterschoko, CC0
- BNK48 Campus - Bangkok - 2017-11-20 (002), Iudexvivorum, CC0
- BNK48 Campus - Bangkok - 2017-11-20 (004), Iudexvivorum, CC0
- BNK48 Campus - Bangkok - 2017-11-20 (001), Iudexvivorum, CC0
- BNK48 Campus - Bangkok - 2017-11-20 (004a), Iudexvivorum, CC0
- BNK48 Campus, Bangkok (013), 2018-05-31, Saphabodi, CC0
- BNK48 Campus, Bangkok (014), 2018-05-31, Saphabodi, CC0
- BNK48 Campus - Bangkok - 2017-11-20 (002a), Iudexvivorum, CC0
- BNK48 Campus, Bangkok (001), 2018-04-28, Saphabodi, CC0
- BNK48 Campus, Bangkok (002), 2018-04-28, Saphabodi, CC0
- Tower of David di Kampus Universitas Assumption Hua Mak (2026), Medelam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, toffy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, mishari, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, lvl5, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, toffy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, toffy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, mishari, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, toffy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, toffy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, ozflor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, dukeduke, CC BY-SA 4.0
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