Tha Thong, Phitsanulok
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| Tha Thong ท่าทอง |
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|---|---|
| Tambon | |
| Amphoe | Mueang Phitsanulok |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| Country | Thailand |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 11,811 |
| Time zone | ICT (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 65000 |
| Geocode | 650105 |
| Chief watercourse | Nan River |
| Website | ThaiTambon.com |
Tha Thong (Thai: ท่าทอง) is a sub-district in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.
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Geography
Tha Thong is bordered to the northeast by Wat Chan, to the east by Bueng Phra, to the south by Tha Pho and to the west by Bang Rakam of Amphoe Bang Rakam.[1] Tha Thong lies within the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed.
Administration
The following is a list of the sub-district's muban, which roughly correspond to the villages:[2]
| No. | English | Thai |
| 1 | Ban Krok | บ้านกรอก |
| 2 | Ban Wat Chula Manee | บ้านวัดจุฬามณี |
| 3 & 5[lower-alpha 1] | Ban Tha Thong | บ้านท่าทอง |
| 4 | Ban Jung Nang (part) | บ้านจูงนาง |
| 6 | Ban Rai | บ้านไร่ |
| 7 | Ban Nong Hua Yang | บ้านหนองหัวยาง |
| 8 | Ban Wang Grabak | บ้านวังกระบาก |
| 9 | Ban Phaiwong | บ้านไผ่วง |
| 10 | Ban Don Wa | บ้านต้นหว้า |
| 11 | Ban Jung Nang Nok | บ้านจูงนางนอก |
History
- Ban Wat Chula Manee was historically a thriving commercial Nan River port used to transport crops to Bangkok in exchange for currency and gold.[1]
- King Boromma Trailokanat (1448–1488), accompanied by more than 2,000 followers, was ordained as a monk at Wat Chula Manee in 1461.
Economy
The present economy of Tha Thong is based on rice and vegetable farming.[1]
Temples
- Wat Chula Manee (Thai: วัดจุฬามณี) in Ban Wat Chula Manee
- Wat Sri Rat Naram (Thai: วัดศรีรัตนาราม) in Ban Jung Nang
- Wat Suang Aram (Thai: วัดสว่างอารมณ์) in Ban Rai
- Wat Nong Hua Yang (Thai: วัดหนองหัวยาง) in Ban Nong Hua Yang
Governmental institutions
Education
Attractions
- Wat Chula Manee is known for its corncob-shaped tower or prang and its unique, ornate and elaborate plaster designs. It is also the oldest standing temple in Phitsanulok Province.
- Wat Jung Nang fish raft[1]
Notes
References
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