Wang Thong subdistrict

Wang Thong วังทอง
Subdistrict
Seal
Country	Thailand
Province	Phitsanulok
District	Wang Thong
Government
• Type	Subdistrict administrative organization (SAO)
Area
• Total	58 km^2 (22 sq mi)
Population  (2022)
• Total	17,952
• Density	310/km^2 (800/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code	65130
Calling code	055
Geocode	650801
Website	www.wangthonglocal.go.th

Wang Thong (Thai: วังทอง) is a subdistrict (tambon) in Wang Thong district, in Phitsanulok province. It lies at the intersection of Highways 11 and 12, 17 kilometres (11 mi) east of Phitsanulok city and 380 kilometres (240 mi) north of Bangkok. The economy is based on farming and animal husbandry.

History

Originally named Talat Chum, on 17 April 1939 it was renamed Wang Thong.^[1] On 30 March 1996 Wang Thong subdistrict administrative organization (SAO) was established.^[2]

Geography

The topography of Wang Thong subdistrict is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. There are mountains in the northern part of the subdistrict, such as Khao Samo Khlaeng and Khao Fa.^[3] The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Samo Khae and Don Thong subdistricts, Mueang Phitsanulok district, to the east by Chaiyanam and Din Thong subdistricts, Wang Thong district, to the south by Wang Phikun subdistrict, Wang Thong district and to the west by Samo Khae subdistrict.^[4] The Wang Thong River (Khek River) is the main river flowing through the subdistrict. Bueng Rachanok is a popular tourist destination. The subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed.^[3]

Administration

Central government

The administration of Wang Thong subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 58 square kilometres (22 sq mi) and consists of fifteen administrative villages, as of 2022: 17,952 people.^[5][6]

Wang Thong subdistrict with villages

Village	English	Thai	People
-----	Ban Wang Thong	บ้านวังทอง	418
Moo1	Ban Wang Thong	บ้านวังทอง	1,905
Moo2	Ban Than Prong	บ้านตาลโปร่ง	916
Moo3	Ban Nam Duan	บ้านน้ำด้วน	1,419
Moo4	Ban Bang Saphan	บ้านบางสะพาน	1,100
Moo5	Ban Nong Suea	หนองเสือ	1,278
Moo6	Ban Bueng Rachanok	บ็งราชนก	1,169
M007	Ban Wang Phrom	บ้านวังพรม	1,176
Moo8	Ban Khao Samo Khlaeng	บ้านเขาสมอแคลง	2,592
Moo9	Ban Suea Lak Hang	บ้านเสือลากหาง	701
Moo10	Ban Don Muang	บ้านดอนม่วง	607
Moo11	Ban Rong Bom	บ้านโรงบ่ม	1,802
Moo12	Ban Wang Khrut	บ้านวังครุฑ	763
Noo13	Ban Nam Yen	บ้านน้ำเย็น	774
Moo14	Ban Nong Bon	บ้านหนองบอน	905
Moo15	Ban Si Thanoothit	บ้านศรีธนูทิศ	427

Local government

Wang Thong municipality is a subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon), which covers tambon Moo1 (part east), Moo2 (Than Prong) and Moo3 (Nam Duan), with an area of 1.8 square kilometres (0.69 sq mi) with a population of 4,119.^[5]
Wang Thong administrative organization (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลวังทอง, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon wangthong - abbreviated Thai: อบต.วังทอง, romanized: o bo to wangthong) is responsible for the remaining area, tambon Moo1 (part west) and Moo4 - M0015, of 56.2 square kilometres (21.7 sq mi) with a population of 13,833.^[6]

Temples

Wang Thong subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents.^[7]

Temple name	Thai	Location
Wat Wang Thong Wararam	วัดวังทองวราราม	Moo1
Wat Bang Saphan	วัดบางสะพาน	Moo4
Wat Bueng Rachanok	วัดบึงราชนก	Moo6
Wat Wang Phrom	วัดวังพรม	Moo7
Wat Kiri Hiranyaram	วัดคีรีหิญยาราม	Moo8
Wat Phra Phutthabat Khao Samo Khlaeng	วัดพระพุทธบาทเขาสมอแคลง	Moo8
Wat Wachira Thammakai	วัดวชิรธรรมาวาส	Moo8
Wat Mongkon Nimit	วัดมงคลนิมิต	Moo14
Wat Si Sphon	วัดศรีโสภณ	Moo15

Transportation

The subdistrict is the intersection of highway 11 southbound (Nakhon Sawan route), highway 12 westbound (Tak route), highway 12 eastbound (Khon Kaen route) and bypass road 126, northern ring road of Phitsanulok.

Radio

There is one radio station broadcast from Wang Thong, the Sathaanii Witthayu Ratthasaphaa (Parliament Radio Station). The frequency is 92.25 FM.^[8]

References

1. พระราชกฤษฎีกาเปลี่ยนนามอำเภอ กิ่งอำเภอ และตำบลบางแห่ง พุทธศักราช ๒๔๘๒ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 56 (ก): 354–364. April 17, 1939. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2009.
2. "about the subdistrict". Retrieved 20 October 2023.
3. "general condition". Retrieved 20 October 2023.
4. "contact territory". Retrieved 20 October 2023.
5. "official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 20 October 2023, >year 2022 >village level >Excel file >no.65080100-65080115 >Excel line 71094-71107
6. "official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 20 October 2023, >year 2022 >village level >Excel file >no.65080101-65080103 >Excel line 71434-71436
7. "list of temples". Retrieved 20 October 2023, > no.365080101 - 365080109
8. Radio Stations in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand

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