Bo Win (Thai: บ่อวิน, pronounced[bɔ̀ːwīn]), also written as 'Bowin', is a tambon (subdistrict) of Si Racha District, Chonburi Province, Thailand. It is a small town with a population of 40,000 that is known for its proximity to Pattaya district, and being a small industrial hub that is home to many factories. Bo Win is part of the Eastern Economic Corridor.
Naming
The first element 'Bo' (Thai: บ่อ) means 'pothole'; the second element 'Win' (Thai: วิน) is a word that is mispronounced from the word 'wheel' in English.[1] This name is derived from Bo Win having been known in the past for its terrible roads with many potholes.
Geography
Bo Win is a southern part in Si Racha District of Chonburi Province close to neighbouring Rayong Province. It is lined midway between Si Racha and Bang Lamung Districts. Its topography is a plain and slope interspersed with high hills and small mountains.[2]
Only the part of the SAO Bo Win covers an area of 39 km2 (15 sq mi), with an average population density of 400 people per km2 (based on April 2014 data).[1]