Fao Rai

Fao Rai
ตำบลเฝ้าไร่
Motto: 
พัฒนาคุณภาพชีวิต ส่งเสริมค่านิยมวัฒนธรรม จัดการศึกษาเด็กเล็ก ให้มีคุณภาพ มีมาตรฐานการให้บริการ ตามหลักธรรมาภิบาล[1]
Interactive map of Fao Rai
CountryThailand
ProvinceNong Khai
DistrictFao Rai
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO)
 • Head of SAOWutichai Saengphet[2]
Population
 (2026)
 • Total
6,377
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)

Fao Rai (Thai: ตำบลเฝ้าไร่, pronounced [fˈa͡ʊ ɹˈa͡ɪ]) is a tambon (subdistrict) of Fao Rai District, in Nong Khai province, Thailand. In 2026, it had a population of 6,377 people.[3]

History

Fao Rai's old name was บ้านโคกมดง่าม because the mound around the area was home to a large number of weaver ants.

Fao Rai was originally under Soem Subdistrict. In 1976, it was separated and established as Fao Rai Subdistrict. On 1 April 1995, the government announced the establishment of Fao Rai district, comprising Fao Rai, Udomphon, Na Di, Nong Luang, and Wang Luang subdistrict, separated from Phon Phisai District.

In 1992, Fao Rai was established as a Subdistrict Council under the Subdistrict Administrative Organization Act. Fao Rai had a thesaban on July 18, 2008. The first mayor was Mr.Boonthep Thepa.[4]

Administration

Central administration

The tambon is divided into seventeen administrative villages (mubans).

No. Name Thai Population[3]
1.Na Hamนาฮำ309
2.Fao Raiเฝ้าไร่735
3.Jap Maiจับไม้374
4.Tha Hai Sokท่าหายโศก476
5.Na Ham Maiนาฮำใหม่323
6.Nong Yangหนองยาง263
7.Tha Samranท่าสำราญ480
8.Wang Chompooวังชมภู393
9.Sap Charoenทรัพย์เจริญ273
10.Meechaiมีชัย351
11.Phu Nguenภูเงิน590
12.Kaset Charoenเกษตรเจริญ239
13.Mueang Thongเมืองทอง288
14.Fao Rai Pattanaเฝ้าไร่พัฒนา599
15.Charoen Sriเจริญศรี181
16.Porn Mongkolพรมงคล260
17.Na Ham Pattanaนาฮำพัฒนา243

References

  1. ↑ "วิสัยทัศน์" (in Thai). Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  2. ↑ "คณะผู้บริหาร" (in Thai). Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Population statistics 2026" (in Thai).
  4. ↑ "ประวัติความเป็นมาของเทศบาลตำบลเฝ้าไร่" (in Thai). Retrieved 1 March 2026.

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