Wang Nam Khu

Wang Nam Khu (Thai: วังน้ำคู้) is a sub-district in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. Its name translates roughly as 'river bend palace'.

Wang Nam Khu

วังน้ำคู้
Subdistrict
DistrictMueang Phitsanulok
ProvincePhitsanulok
CountryThailand
Population
 (2005)
 • Total4,373
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
65000
Geocode650102
Chief watercourseNan River

Geography

Wang Nam Khu is bordered to the north by Wat Phrik, to the east by Tha Tan of Bang Krathum District, to the south by Ban Rai of Bang Krathum District, and to the west by Ngio Ngam.[1] The topography of the sub-district consists of flat lowlands, well suited for agriculture.[1] Wang Nam Khu is on the Nan River.[1] The sub-district lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed.

History

Wang Nam Khu was settled during the Ayutthaya Period and served as the location of bases for both Thai and Burmese troops.[1]

Economy

The present economy of Wang Nam Khu is based on agriculture (primarily rice farming) and commerce.[1]

Administration

The following is a list of the sub-district's mubans (villages):[2]

No. English Thai
1 Ban Wang Yang บ้านวังยาง
2 Ban Pak Phing Thawan Ok (East Ban Pak Phing) บ้านปากพิงตะวันออก
3 Ban Pak Don บ้านปากดอน
4 Ban Bang Kwan Ma บ้านบางขวัญม้า
5 Ban Khung Wang บ้านคุ้งวัง
6 Ban Bang Sai บ้านบางทราย
7 Ban Phai Long Rat Jayrin บ้านไผ่หลงราษฎร์เจริญ
8 Ban Nong Ya บ้านหนองหญ้า
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References
  1. ThaiTambon.com
  2. Pitlocal.org (in Thai)

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