Khlong Sam Wa District

Khlong Sam Wa (, ) is one of the 50 districts ("khet") of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other districts (from north clockwise): Lam Luk Ka District of Pathum Thani Province, Nong Chok, Min Buri, Khan Na Yao, Bang Khen, and Sai Mai of Bangkok.
History.
Khlong Sam Wa was established as a district on 21 November 1997 by splitting from Min Buri. Khlong Sam Wa was the name of an amphoe (district) in Min Buri and hence the name is used as the district name. In 1947 when the area was still rural, the farming community of Bang Chan was chosen as a centre for Thai studies.
Administration.
The district is divided into five sub-districts ("khwaeng").
District council.
The district council for Khlong Sam Wa has seven members, who each serve four-year terms. Elections were last held on 30 April 2006. The Thai Rak Thai Party won seven seats.