Wang Nam Khu
| Wang Nam Khu วังน้ำคู้ (English: River-Bend Palace) | |
|---|---|
| Tambon | |
| Amphoe | Mueang Phitsanulok |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| Country | Thailand |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 4,373 |
| Time zone | ICT (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 65000 |
| Geocode | 650102 |
| Chief watercourse | Nan River |
| Website | ThaiTambon.com |
Wang Nam Khu (Thai: วังน้ำคู้) is a sub-district in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.
Geography
Wang Nam Khu is bordered to the north by Wat Phrik, to the east by Tha Tan of Amphoe Bang Krathum, to the south by Ban Rai of Amphoe Bang Krathum, and to the west by Ngio Ngam.[1] The topography of the sub-district consists of flat lowlands, well suited for agriculture.[1] Wang Nam Khu is on the Nan River.[1] The sub-district lies within the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed.
History
Wang Nam Khu was settled during the Ayutthaya Period and served as the location of bases for both Thai and Burmese troops.[1]
Economy
The present economy of Wang Nam Khu is based on agriculture (primarily rice farming) and commerce.[1]
Administration
The following is a list of the sub-district's muban, which roughly correspond to the villages:[2]
| No. | English | Thai |
| 1 | Ban Wang Yang | บ้านวังยาง |
| 2 | Ban Pak Phing Thawan Ok (East Ban Pak Phing) | บ้านปากพิงตะวันออก |
| 3 | Ban Pak Don | บ้านปากดอน |
| 4 | Ban Bang Kwan Ma | บ้านบางขวัญม้า |
| 5 | Ban Khung Wang | บ้านคุ้งวัง |
| 6 | Ban Bang Sai | บ้านบางทราย |
| 7 | Ban Phai Long Rat Jayrin | บ้านไผ่หลงราษฎร์เจริญ |
| 8 | Ban Nong Yai | บ้านหนองหญ้า |
Points of interest
- Wang Nam Khu Public Health Center
Temples
- วัดบางทราย in muban 6
- วัดปากพิงตะวันออก in muban 2
- วัดปากพิงตะวันตก in muban 2
- วัดงิ้วงาม in muban 4
- วัดบึงขุนนนท์ in muban 10
- วัดปากคอน in muban 3
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 ThaiTambon.com
- ↑ Pitlocal.org (in Thai)
Coordinates: 16°40′N 100°15′E / 16.667°N 100.250°E