Chorakhe Bua (Thai: จรเข้บัว, pronounced [t͡ɕɔ̄ː.rā.kʰêː būa̯]) is a neighbourhood in east Bangkok. It roughly occupies the area of the khwaeng (subdistrict) of the same name in Lat Phrao district.

Chorakhe Bua จรเข้บัว
Khwaeng
Location in Lat Phrao district
Coordinates:
Country	Thailand
Province	Bangkok
Khet	Lat Phrao
Area [1]
• Total	7.055 km2 (2.724 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Total	26,467
• Density	3,751.52/km2 (9,716.4/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code	10400
TIS 1099	103802

History

Originally, the area of Chorakhe Bua was very spacious. It covers parts of Bang Kapi, Bang Khen and Khan Na Yao Districts today. In 1997, two parts of Chorakhe Bua switched to Bang Khen District.

Geography

Chorakhe Bua is the northern part of the district. Its adjoining subdistricts, clockwise from the north, are Anusawari and Tha Raeng in Bang Khen District, Lat Phrao in its district, and Sena Nikhom in Chatuchak District.[2]

Transportation

• Lat Pla Khao Road
• Prasoet Manukit Road (Highway 351)[2]

References