Wang Thong municipality
Wang Thong
วังทอง | |
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Subdistrict municipality | |
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Interactive map of Wang Thong | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phitsanulok |
| District | Wang Thong |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdistrict municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.8 km2 (0.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 3,926 |
| • Density | 2,180/km2 (5,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postal code | 65130 |
| Calling code | 055 |
| ISO 3166 code | TH-650801 |
| LAO code | 05650801 |
| Website | wt |
Wang Thong municipality (Thai: เทศบาลวังทอง) is a subdistrict municipality (thesaban 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 trading.
History
Originally named Talat Chum, on 17 April 1939 it was renamed Wang Thong.[1] On 24 February 1999 the status of Wang Thong sanitary was upgraded to Wang Thong subdistrict municipality.[2]
Geography
The topography of Wang Thong municipality is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The municipality is bordered to the north by villages Moo13 Ban Nam Yen and Moo5 Ban Nong Suea, Wang Thong subdistrict administrative organization - SAO, to the east by Wang Thong River, to the south by villages Moo4 Ban Bang Saphan and Moo14 Ban Nong Bon, Wang Thong SAO and to the west by villages Moo14 Ban Nong Bon and Moo1 Ban Wang Thong, Wang Thong SAO.[3] The Wang Thong River flows east of the municipality and lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed.
Administration
Provincial government
Local government
Wang Thong municipality is a subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon), which covers three administrative villages, 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 3,926 people from 1,756 families.[4][5]
| Village | English | Thai | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moo1 | Ban Wang Thong (part east) | บ้านวังทอง | 1,667 |
| Moo2 | Ban Than Prong | บ้านตาลโปร่ง | 861 |
| Moo3 | Ban Nam Duan | บ้านน้ำด้วน | 1,337 |
For FY2022, the revenues and expenditures of Wang Thong subdistrict municipality were as follows:[6]
| Total | Taxes, duties | Fees, fines | Property | Commerce | Varied | Subsidies | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.3 | 27.2 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| Total | Central fund | Personnel | Operations | Investments | Subsidies | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.4 | 13.0 | 14.3 | 12.0 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.2 |
The profit corresponds to 10.9 million baht (US$ 0.3 million).
Communities
There are a total of six communities (chumchon). Although not directly chosen by the local citizens, they provides advice and recommendations to the local administrative organization.
| Community name | Village | |
|---|---|---|
| No.1 | Wang Thong Thani | Moo3 |
| No.2 | Mitraphap | Moo1 |
| No.3 | Than Prong | Moo2 |
| No.4 | Kok Makham Jay | Moo1 |
| No.5 | Talat Wang Thong | Moo1 |
| No.6 | Ban Nam Duan | Moo3 |
Temple
Wang Thong subdistrict municipality is home to the following active temple, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents.[7]
| Temple name | Thai | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wat Wang Thong Wararam | วัดวังทองวราราม | Moo1 |
Education
The following elementary/secondary schools are located in the neighbourhood of Wang Thong subdistrict municipality.[8]
- Wat Bang Saphan Prachanchananuson school - Moo4
- Wang Thong Phithayakhom school - Chai Nam subdistrict - Moo7
Health
A community hospital Wang Thong Hospital is in neighboring village Moo5 with 68 beds.
There is also a community health center in neighboring village Moo13.
Transportation
The subdistrict is the intersection of highway 11 southbound (Nakhon Sawan route), highway 12 westbound (Tak route), highway 12 eastbound (Khon Kaen route).
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "general information". Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ↑ "location". Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ↑ "official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
, year 2025, village level, no.65080101-65080103
- ↑ "รหัสองค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่น" [Local government organization code]. Department of Local Administration (in Thai). Retrieved 24 March 2026.
, LAO-code 05650801
- ↑ "table 19.3". Phitsanulok Provincial Statistical Report 2023. National Statistical Office (NSO) (Report). ISSN 1905-8314.
, Fiscal Statistics-2022
- ↑ "list of temples". Retrieved 16 April 2026.
, Sect Maha Nikai, no.365080108
- ↑ "social condition". Retrieved 16 April 2026.