Wang Prachan
Wang Prachan (Thai: วังประจัน, pronounced [wāŋ prā.t͡ɕān]) is a sub-district (tambon) of Khuan Don District, Satun Province of Thailand, at the boundary to Malaysia.
Wang Prachan วังประจัน | |
|---|---|
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Satun |
| District | Khuan Don |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 2,380 |
| Postal Code | 91160 |
| Geocode | 910204 |
Thai Hwy 4181, which passes through the sub-district, connects Satun with Wang Kelian in Malaysia.
As of 2007, the sub-district has a population of 2,380.[1]
Administration
The sub-district is led by a tambon administrative organization (TAO), which was established in 2004.[2] The sub-district itself was established in 1914, and is divided into four villages (muban).
| 1. | Thung Maprang | ทุ่งมะปรัง |
| 2. | Khao Nui | เขานุ้ย |
| 3. | Wang Prachan | วังประจัน |
| 4. | Wang Prachan Tai | วังประจันใต้ |
Pictures
Wang Prachan checkpoint seen from Malaysian territory.
Morning market at Wang Prachan, just before the border crossing into Malaysia.
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References
- "Population statistics, 2007". Department of Provincial Administration.
- ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง จัดตั้งองค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลเกาะหมาก กิ่งอำเภอเกาะกูด จังหวัดตราด และองค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลวังประจัน อำเภอควนโดน จังหวัดสตูล (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 121 (พิเศษ 64 ง): 7–8. June 9, 2004.
External links
- Tambon.com (Thai)
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