Ban Khlong

Ban Khlong (Thai: บ้านคลอง) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2019 it had a population of 13,560 and 6,184 households.[1] In this subdistrict is King Naresuan Maharat camp (4th Infantry Division).

Ban Khlong

บ้านคลอง
Tambon
Seal
CountryThailand
ProvincePhitsanulok
DistrictMueang Phitsanulok
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict-municipality
Area
 • Total8.1 km2 (3.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)[1]
 • Total13,560
 • Density1,674/km2 (4,340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
65000
Calling code055
Geocode65011400
Websitewww.bankhlong.go.th

Geography

The topography of Ban Khlong is fertile lowlands with an area of 8.1 km2.[2] The subdistrict is bordered to the north-west by Phlai Chumphon subdistrict, to the east by Hua Ro subdistrict and the city of Phitsanulok, to the south by Wat Chan subdistrict. Ban Khlong subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows east of Moo1, Moo2 and Moo3 of the subdistrict and is a natural water source for agricultural consumption. An irrigation canal (Huai Nong Khlong Bueng) flows from Phlai Chumphon subdistrict, through Moo5 of Ban Khlong subdistrict to Wat Chan subdistrict and is an important water source for agricultural consumption and also a raw water source to produce village water supply. The area to the west of this irrigation canal is for agriculture and the area to the east of this irrigation canal is for urbanization.[3]

History

The history of Ban Khlong has a legend that says Wang Chan is the residence of King Naresuan. Because the Ayutthaya period was very tumultuous, the military service placed a fence around it and called it King Naresuan the Great camp. Many skeletons have been discovered during excavations for the hospital building. This place seems to have been a burial ground for soldiers.[4] In 1996 Ban Khlong Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon) was established. On 9 March 1999 Ban Khlong subdistrict lost the communities Ban Khlong Phatthana and Ban Khlong Samakkhee (Moo4) and community Sa Song Hong (Moo1) to the growing city of Phitsanulok. The new borders are located 200 meter west of the regional highway 117 (landmarks 20-21) and with the military camp (landmarks 1-2).[5] Upgrade to subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon) was on 15 August 2012, effectively 24 August 2012.[6]

Administration

The administration of Ban Khlong municipality is responsible for an area that covers 8.1 km2 and consists of five administrative villages, as of 2019: 13,560 people and 6,184 households.[1]

Village Community name Thai People Households
Moo1 Ban Wat Yang บ้านวัดยาง 4,985 1,959
Moo2 Ban Bang Sakae บ้านบางสะแก 2,405 1,153
Moo3 Ban Bang Sakae บ้านบางสะแก 1,288 459
Moo4 Ban Khlong บ้านคลอง 2,600 1,414
Moo5 Ban Khlong บ้านคลอง 2,282 1,199

Administrative villages contain many villages such as:

  • Moo2 - Ban Rim Nan
  • Moo3 - Ban Pak Phu Phiphaksa

The Ban Khlong subdistrict-municipality (thesaban tambon Ban Khlong) logo shows a standing Buddha, prevent family members from fighting. [7]

Temples

Ban Khlong subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents:[8]

Wat Yang
Temple name Thai Location
Wat Yang วัดยาง Moo1
Wat Kai Khia วัดไก่เขี่ย Moo2
Wat Sud Sawat วัดสุดสวาสดิ์ Moo3
Wat Ban Khlong วัดบ้านคลอง Moo5

Infrastructure

Education

Vocational education:

  • Phitsanulok Polytechnic College (Moo1)

Primary education:

  • Wat Yang School
  • Ban Khlong Municipal Kindergarten.[9]

Healthcare

There are Ban Khlong health-promoting hospital in Ban Bang Sakae (Moo2) and Fort Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharat hospital in Ban Wat Yang (Moo1).[10]

Transportation

Major roads are:

Electricity

All households in subdistrict Ban Khlong have access to the electricity network.[12]

Communications

All households have access to the fixed and mobile telephone network.[13]

Waterworks

There are three pump and water filter units:

  • Water supply system at Ban Wat Yang (Moo1)
  • Water supply system at Ban Wat Sud Sawat (Moo3)
  • Water supply system at Ban Khlong (Moo5)

Total water users of this water supply system is 1,300.[14]
Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) is not cooperating to provide information on the number of households that have access to their water network in Ban Khlong subdistrict.

Economy
King Naresuan Maharat Camp

People west of the irrigation canal work in the agricultural sector.
Companies in Ban Khlong subdistrict are:

  • Phitsanulok Provincial Transport Office, Department of Land Transport
  • True Regional Office Phitsanulok.

The presence of King Naresuan Maharat Camp (Thai:ค่ายสมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช khai somdec phra naresuan maharacha) 4th Infantry Division of Royal Thai Army in Ban Wat Yang (Moo1) is also important for employment.

References
  1. "Official statistics registration systems". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  2. "ทิ่ตั้ง" [location] (in Thai). Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  3. "ทรัพยากรธรรมชาติในพื้นที่" [local natural resources] (in Thai). Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  4. "ประวัติตำบล" [tambon history] (in Thai). Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  5. "พระราชกฤษฎีกา จัดตั้งเทศบาลนครพิษณุโลก จังหวัดสมุทรปราการ พ.ศ.๒๕๔๒" [Royal Decree Establish of Thesaban Nakhon Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok Province B.E.2542] (PDF). Royal Thai Government Gazette. 116 (14 Kor): 5–10. 8 March 1999. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  6. "Number of local government organizations: Summary elevating local authorities". dla.go.th. Department of Local Administration (DLA). 15 August 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2020. No.4.95 Established Ban Khlong Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), Mueang Phitsanulok district, Phitsanulok province is Ban Khlong subdistrict municipality, effectively 24 August 2012.
  7. "หน้าหลัก" [main page] (in Thai). Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  8. "สถาบันและองค์การทางศาสนา" [religious institutions and organizations] (in Thai). Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  9. "การศีกษาในชุมชน" [education in the community] (in Thai). Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  10. "การศีกษาในชุมชน" [healthcare in the community] (in Thai). Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  11. "การคมนาคม" [transportation] (in Thai). Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  12. "ไฟฟ้าในชุมชน" [electricity in community] (in Thai). Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  13. "การสี่อสารในชุมชน" [communication in community] (in Thai). Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  14. "ประปาในชุมชน" [plumbing in community] (in Thai). Retrieved 29 July 2020.
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