Wang Thong
วังทอง
Subdistrict
Official seal of Wang Thong
Seal
CountryThailand
ProvincePhitsanulok
DistrictWang Thong
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict administrative organization (SAO)
Area
 • Total58 km2 (22 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total17,952
 • Density310/km2 (800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
65130
Calling code055
Geocode650801
Websitewww.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
VillageEnglishThaiPeople
-----Ban Wang Thongบ้านวังทอง418
Moo1Ban Wang Thongบ้านวังทอง1,905
Moo2Ban Than Prongบ้านตาลโปร่ง916
Moo3Ban Nam Duanบ้านน้ำด้วน1,419
Moo4Ban Bang Saphanบ้านบางสะพาน1,100
Moo5Ban Nong Sueaหนองเสือ1,278
Moo6Ban Bueng Rachanokบ็งราชนก1,169
M007Ban Wang Phromบ้านวังพรม1,176
Moo8Ban Khao Samo Khlaengบ้านเขาสมอแคลง2,592
Moo9Ban Suea Lak Hangบ้านเสือลากหาง701
Moo10Ban Don Muangบ้านดอนม่วง607
Moo11Ban Rong Bomบ้านโรงบ่ม1,802
Moo12Ban Wang Khrutบ้านวังครุฑ763
Noo13Ban Nam Yenบ้านน้ำเย็น774
Moo14Ban Nong Bonบ้านหนองบอน905
Moo15Ban Si Thanoothitบ้านศรีธนูทิศ427

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 nameThaiLocation
Wat Wang Thong WararamวัดวังทองวรารามMoo1
Wat Bang SaphanวัดบางสะพานMoo4
Wat Bueng RachanokวัดบึงราชนกMoo6
Wat Wang PhromวัดวังพรมMoo7
Wat Kiri HiranyaramวัดคีรีหิญยารามMoo8
Wat Phra Phutthabat Khao Samo KhlaengวัดพระพุทธบาทเขาสมอแคลงMoo8
Wat Wachira ThammakaiวัดวชิรธรรมาวาสMoo8
Wat Mongkon NimitวัดมงคลนิมิตMoo14
Wat Si SphonวัดศรีโสภณMoo15

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. 1 2 "general condition". Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  4. ↑ "contact territory". Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  5. 1 2 "official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Adminsitration. Retrieved 20 October 2023, >year 2022 >village level >Excel file >no.65080100-65080115 >Excel line 71094-71107{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  6. 1 2 "official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Adminsitration. Retrieved 20 October 2023, >year 2022 >village level >Excel file >no.65080101-65080103 >Excel line 71434-71436{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  7. ↑ "list of temples". Retrieved 20 October 2023, > no.365080101 - 365080109{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  8. ↑ Radio Stations in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand

16°49′N 100°26′E / 16.81°N 100.43°E / 16.81; 100.43

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