Tha Thong, Phitsanulok

Tha Thong (Thai: ท่าทอง) is a sub-district in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand.

Geography

Tha Thong is bordered to the north-east by Wat Chan, to the east by Bueng Phra, to the south by Tha Pho and to the west by Bang Rakam of Amphoe Bang Rakam.^[1] Tha Thong lies within the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed.

Administration

The following is a list of the sub-district's muban, which roughly correspond to the villages:^[2]

History

• Ban Wat Chula Manee was historically a thriving commercial Nan River port used to transport crops to Bangkok in exchange for currency and gold.^[1]
• King Boromma Trailokanat (1448–1488), accompanied by more than 2,000 followers, was ordained as a monk at Wat Chula Manee in 1461.

Economy

The present economy of Tha Thong is based on rice and vegetable farming.^[1]

Temples

• Wat Chula Manee (Thai: วัดจุฬามณี) in Ban Wat Chula Manee
• Wat Sri Rat Naram (Thai: วัดศรีรัตนาราม) in Ban Jung Nang
• Wat Suang Aram (Thai: วัดสว่างอารมณ์) in Ban Rai
• Wat Nong Hua Yang (Thai: วัดหนองหัวยาง) in Ban Nong Hua Yang

Governmental institutions

• Bureau of Irrigation in Ban Tha Thong^[1]
• Phitsanulok Province Co-operative^[1]

Education

• Phitsanulok Pityakhom School (Thai: โรงเรียนพิษณุโลกพิทยาคม)^[1]

Attractions

• Wat Chula Manee is known for its corncob-shaped tower or prang and its unique, ornate and elaborate plaster designs. It is also the oldest standing temple in Phitsanulok Province.
• Wat Jung Nang fish raft^[1]

Notes

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