Phukhao Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Phukhao Thong (Thai: ภูเขาทอง, pronounced [pʰūː.kʰǎw tʰɔ̄ːŋ]) is a sub-district (tambon) in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, administered by Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District in central Thailand.

Phukhao Thong

ภูเขาทอง
Tambon
CountryThailand
ProvincePhra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
DistrictPhra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Area
 • Total44.91 km2 (17.34 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total2,748
 • Density61/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal Code
13000
Geocode140108

Geography

The sub-district is on the Chao Phraya river about 71 km north of Bangkok and about 3 km north-west of the city of Ayutthaya. Tourist sites include Chedi Phukhao Thong and the adjacent monument to King Naresuan of Ayutthaya.

Neighboring sub-districts are (from the north clockwise) Wat Tum, Lum Phli, Tha Wasukri, Ban Pom, and Ban Mai.

Economy

Employment in Phukhao Thong is based on retail and service industries. Products exported from the tambon include hammocks, fish-shaped mobiles made from palm leaves representing the emblem of Ayutthaya, and fans made from peacock feathers.[1]

Administration

The entire sub-district is administered by a tambon administrative organization (TAO), created in 1999.[2] It is subdivided into four villages (muban).

1บ้านวัดช่องBan Wat Chong
2บ้านภูเขาทองBan Phukhao Thong
3บ้านหัวพรานBan Hua Phran
4บ้านหาดทรายBan Hat Sai

References
  1. "Phukhao Thong on Thaitambon.com" (in Thai).
  2. ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง จัดตั้งองค์การบริหารส่วนตำบล (จำนวน ๓๕๐ แห่ง) (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 116 (พิเศษ 82 ง): 3–38. 1999-10-15.

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