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Wang Thong subdistrict

Coordinates: 16°49′N 100°26′E / 16.81°N 100.43°E / 16.81; 100.43
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Wang Thong
วังทอง
Official seal of Wang Thong
CountryThailand
ProvincePhitsanulok
DistrictWang Thong
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict administrative organization (SAO)
Area
 • Total58 km2 (22 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total17,952
 • Density310/km2 (800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
65130
Calling code055
Geocode650801
Websitewww.wangthonglocal.go.th

Wang Thong (Thai: วังทอง) is a subdistrict (tambon) in Wang Thong district, in Phitsanulok province. It lies at the intersection of Highways 11 and 12, 17 kilometres (11 mi) east of Phitsanulok city and 380 kilometres (240 mi) north of Bangkok. The economy is based on farming and animal husbandry.

History

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Originally named Talat Chum, on 17 April 1939 it was renamed Wang Thong.[1] On 30 March 1996 Wang Thong subdistrict administrative organization (SAO) was established.[2]

Geography

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The topography of Wang Thong subdistrict is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. There are mountains in the northern part of the subdistrict, such as Khao Samo Khlaeng and Khao Fa.[3] The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Samo Khae and Don Thong subdistricts, Mueang Phitsanulok district, to the east by Chaiyanam and Din Thong subdistricts, Wang Thong district, to the south by Wang Phikun subdistrict, Wang Thong district and to the west by Samo Khae subdistrict.[4] The Wang Thong River (Khek River) is the main river flowing through the subdistrict. Bueng Rachanok is a popular tourist destination. The subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed.[3]

Administration

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Central government

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The administration of Wang Thong subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 58 square kilometres (22 sq mi) and consists of fifteen administrative villages, as of 2022: 17,952 people.[5][6]

Wang Thong subdistrict with villages
Village English Thai People
----- Ban Wang Thong บ้านวังทอง 418
Moo1 Ban Wang Thong บ้านวังทอง 1,905
Moo2 Ban Than Prong บ้านตาลโปร่ง 916
Moo3 Ban Nam Duan บ้านน้ำด้วน 1,419
Moo4 Ban Bang Saphan บ้านบางสะพาน 1,100
Moo5 Ban Nong Suea หนองเสือ 1,278
Moo6 Ban Bueng Rachanok บ็งราชนก 1,169
M007 Ban Wang Phrom บ้านวังพรม 1,176
Moo8 Ban Khao Samo Khlaeng บ้านเขาสมอแคลง 2,592
Moo9 Ban Suea Lak Hang บ้านเสือลากหาง 701
Moo10 Ban Don Muang บ้านดอนม่วง 607
Moo11 Ban Rong Bom บ้านโรงบ่ม 1,802
Moo12 Ban Wang Khrut บ้านวังครุฑ 763
Noo13 Ban Nam Yen บ้านน้ำเย็น 774
Moo14 Ban Nong Bon บ้านหนองบอน 905
Moo15 Ban Si Thanoothit บ้านศรีธนูทิศ 427

Local government

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Wang Thong municipality is a subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon), which covers tambon Moo1 (part east), Moo2 (Than Prong) and Moo3 (Nam Duan), with an area of 1.8 square kilometres (0.69 sq mi) with a population of 4,119.[5]
Wang Thong administrative organization (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลวังทอง, romanizedongkan borihan suan tambon wangthong - abbreviated Thai: อบต.วังทอง, romanizedo bo to wangthong) is responsible for the remaining area, tambon Moo1 (part west) and Moo4 - M0015, of 56.2 square kilometres (21.7 sq mi) with a population of 13,833.[6]

Temples

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Wang Thong subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents.[7]

Temple name Thai Location
Wat Wang Thong Wararam วัดวังทองวราราม Moo1
Wat Bang Saphan วัดบางสะพาน Moo4
Wat Bueng Rachanok วัดบึงราชนก Moo6
Wat Wang Phrom วัดวังพรม Moo7
Wat Kiri Hiranyaram วัดคีรีหิญยาราม Moo8
Wat Phra Phutthabat Khao Samo Khlaeng วัดพระพุทธบาทเขาสมอแคลง Moo8
Wat Wachira Thammakai วัดวชิรธรรมาวาส Moo8
Wat Mongkon Nimit วัดมงคลนิมิต Moo14
Wat Si Sphon วัดศรีโสภณ Moo15

Transportation

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The subdistrict is the intersection of highway 11 southbound (Nakhon Sawan route), highway 12 westbound (Tak route), highway 12 eastbound (Khon Kaen route) and bypass road 126, northern ring road of Phitsanulok.

Radio

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There is one radio station broadcast from Wang Thong, the Sathaanii Witthayu Ratthasaphaa (Parliament Radio Station). The frequency is 92.25 FM.[8]

References

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  1. ^ พระราชกฤษฎีกาเปลี่ยนนามอำเภอ กิ่งอำเภอ และตำบลบางแห่ง พุทธศักราช ๒๔๘๒ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 56 (ก): 354–364. April 17, 1939. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2009.
  2. ^ "about the subdistrict". Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b "general condition". Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  4. ^ "contact territory". Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  5. ^ a b "official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 20 October 2023, >year 2022 >village level >Excel file >no.65080100-65080115 >Excel line 71094-71107{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  6. ^ a b "official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 20 October 2023, >year 2022 >village level >Excel file >no.65080101-65080103 >Excel line 71434-71436{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  7. ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 20 October 2023, > no.365080101 - 365080109{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  8. ^ Radio Stations in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand

16°49′N 100°26′E / 16.81°N 100.43°E / 16.81; 100.43