Tha Thong, Phitsanulok

Tha Thong (Thai: ท่าทอง) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In this subdistrict is Lotus's Phitsanulok 2 shopping center.

Tha Thong
ท่าทอง
Tambon
Official seal of Tha Thong
Seal
CountryThailand
ProvincePhitsanulok
DistrictMueang Phitsanulok
Subdistrict
Adm.Org.-SAO		30 March 1996
Subdistrict municipality24 August 2012
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict municipality
Area
 • Total23.7 km2 (9.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total14,270
 • Density602/km2 (1,560/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
65000
Calling code055
Geocode65010500
Websitewww.thathong-pilok.go.th

Geography

The topography of Tha Thong subdistrict is fertile lowlands. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Ban Krang subdistrict, to the east by Wat Chan, Nai Mueang and Bueng Phra subdistricts, to the south by Tha Pho subdistrict and to the west by Bang Rakam district. Tha Thong subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows through the subdistrict. An irrigation canal (Huai Nong Khlong Bueng) flows from Chom Thong subdistrict, through Phlai Chumphon and Wat Chan subdistricts to Tha Thong subdistrict and is an important water source for agricultural consumption and also a raw water source to produce village water supply. The area to the west of this irrigation canal is for agriculture and the area to the east of this irrigation canal is for urbanization.[2]

History

Ban Wat Chulamani was historically a thriving commercial Nan River port used to transport crops to Bangkok in exchange for currency and gold. King Borommatrailokkanat (1448-1488), accompanied by more than 2,000 followers, was ordained as a monk at Wat Chulamani in 1461. On 30 March 1996 Tha Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization-SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon) was established. Upgrade to subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon) was on 24 August 2012.[3]

Administration

The administration of Tha Thong subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 14,810 rai ~ 23.7 square kilometres (9.2 sq mi) and consists of eleven administrative villages, as of 2022: 14,270 people and 6,519 households.[1]

Central government
Tha Thong subdistrict with villages
Village English Thai People Households
Moo1 Ban Krok บ้านกรอก 2,481 1,125
Moo2 Ban Wat Chulamani บ้านวัดจุฬามณี 1,972 1,127
Moo3 Ban Tha Thong Tawan Ook บ้านท่าทองตะวันออก 1,331 601
Moo4 Ban Jung Nang บ้านจูงนาง 994 383
Moo5 Ban Tha Thong Tawan Tok บ้านท่าทองตะวัตก 1,105 497
Moo6 Ban Rai บ้านไร่ 1,861 788
Moo7 Ban Nong Hua Yang บ้านหนองหัวยาง 1,242 451
Moo8 Ban Wang Krabak บ้านวังกระบาก 1,338 732
Moo9 Ban Phai Wong บ้านไผ่วง 704 243
Moo10 Ban Ton Wa บ้านต้นหวัา 644 313
Moo11 Ban Jung Nang Nok บ้านจูงนางนอก 598 259

Local government

Tha Thong Subdistrict Municipality (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลท่าทอง, romanized: thetsaban tambon Tha Thong) covers the whole Tha Thong subdistrict.

Temples

Tha Thong subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents.[4]

Temple name Thai Location
Wat Chulamani วัดจุฬามณ์ Moo2
Wat Si Rattanaram วัดศรีรัตนาราม Moo4
Wat Sawang Arom วัดสว่างอรมณ์ Moo6
Wat Nong Hua Yang วัดหนองหัวยาง Moo7

Infrastructure

Education

The following elementary/secondary schools are located in Tha Thong.[5]

Primary/secondary education
  • Wat Chulamani school - Moo2
  • Tha Thong Pittayakhom school - Moo4
  • Wat Si Rattanaram school - Moo4
  • Wat Sawang Arom school - Moo6
  • Phitsanulok Pittayakhom school - Moo8
  • Ban Nong Hua Yang school - Moo9

Child development center
  • Tha Thong municipality child development center - Moo6

Healthcare

There is Tha Thong health-promoting hospital in Moo5.[6]

Transportation

The subdistrict is the hub of highways 117 (Phitsanulok - Nakhon Sawan route), 126 (Phitsanulok bypass road) and national roads 1063 (to Bang Krathum district), 1065 (to Bang Rakam district).[7]

Electricity

All households in Tha Thong subdistrict municipality have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).[8]

Communications

All households in Tha Thong subdistrict municipality have access to the fixed and mobile telephone network.
There is one postoffice in Lotus's Extra - Moo6.[9]

Waterworks

6,200 households, out of a total of 6,519 households, have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA). All households have access to the village water supply system in every village.[10]

Economy

Residential use of the subdistrict, approximately 60%, is mainly on both sides of the Nan River. Agriculture occupies 35%, of which rice, vegetables, fruit crops and fish farming. Other areas count for 5%.[2]

The following companies play a role in the employment service:[11]

  • Lotus's Phitsanulok 2 (Tha Thong) - Moo6
  • Nissan Phitsanulok branch Tha Thong - Moo8
  • Subaru Phitsanulok branch Tha Thong - Moo8
  • Suzuki Phitsanulok branch Tha Thong - Moo8
  • Toyota Phitsanulok branch Tha Thong - Moo10

Government institutions
Chulamani station

The following government institutions are mainly situated along highway 117.

  • Office of Phitsanulok Province Election Commission - Moo10[12]
  • Phitsanulok Administrative Court - Moo8[13]
  • Phitsanulok Provincial Cooperative - Moo8
  • Regional Irrigation Office 3 - Moo8[14]
  • Regional Livestock Office 6 - Moo8[15]
  • Yom Nan Operation and Maintenance Project - Moo8[16]

Attraction
  • Wat Chulamani 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.

References
  1. "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA). Retrieved 3 April 2023, year 2022 >village level >Excel File >no.65010501 - 65010511 >Excel line 70326-70337{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  2. "ภูมิประเทศ" [terrain] (in Thai). Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  3. "ประวัติหน่วยงาน" [agency history] (in Thai). Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  4. "list of temples". Retrieved 3 April 2023, > no.28687 - 28690{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  5. "การศึกษาในชุมชน" [community education] (in Thai). Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  6. "การสาธารณสุขในชุมชน" [community public health] (in Thai). Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  7. "การคมนาคม" [transportation] (in Thai). Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  8. "ไฟฟ้าในชุมชน" [community electricity] (in Thai). Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  9. "การสื่อสารในชุมชน" [community communication] (in Thai). Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  10. "ประปาในชุมชน" [community water supply] (in Thai). Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  11. "หน่วยธุรกิจในชุมชน" [community business units] (in Thai). Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  12. "election commission". Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  13. "ศาลปกครอง พิษณุโลก" [Phitsanulok Administrative Court]. Ministry of Justice (Thailand) (in Thai). Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  14. "Irrigation Office 3". Royal Irrigation Department. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  15. "Regional Livestock Office 6". Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  16. "Yom Nan Operation and Maintenance Project". Royal Irrigation Department. Retrieved 3 April 2023.

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