Lak Si (Thai: หลักสี่) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by (from north clockwise): Don Mueang, Bang Khen and Chatuchak of Bangkok; Amphoe Mueang and Amphoe Pak Kret of Nonthaburi Province.
History
The name Lak Si means the fourth milestone. The community here was called Lak Si because the fourth milestone of Khlong Prem Prachakhon (คลองเปรมประชากร) dug during King Chulalongkorn linking Bangkok toward Bang Pa-In. Lak Si became a district on 14 October 1997, separating from Don Mueang district.
Places
Administration
The district is sub-divided into two sub-districts (Kwaeng).
| 1. |
Thung Song Hong |
ทุ่งสองห้อง |
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| 2. |
Talat Bang Khen |
ตลาดบางเขน |
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