Tha Thong, Phitsanulok
| Tha Thong ท่าทอง | |
|---|---|
| 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.
Geography
Tha Thong is bordered to the north-east 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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