Chai Nam (Thai: ชัยนาม) is a subdistrict in Wang Thong district, Phitsanulok province. It is connected to Highways 11 and 12. In 2022 it had a population of 6,205. The economy is mainly based on agriculture.

Chai Nam
ชัยนาม
Subdistrict
Official seal of Chai Nam
Map
CountryThailand
ProvincePhitsanulok
DistrictWang Thong
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict administrative organization (SAO)
Area
 • Total45.6 km2 (17.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total6,205
 • Density136/km2 (350/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code
65130
Calling code055
Geocode650810
Websitewww.chainam.go.th

Geography

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The topography of Chai Nam subdistrict is lowland with mountainous areas in the northern parts of Moo1, Moo7 and Moo8 and part of Moo6. The southernmost part of Khao Noi–Khao Pradu Non-hunting Area is located in Moo1. In the national reserved forest are: north of highway 12 Wang Thong River Basin (forest right) and south of highway 12 Wang Thong River Basin (forest left).[1] The subdistrict is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Don Thong subdistrict, Mueang Phitsanulok district, to the east by Wang Nok Aen subdistrict, Wang Thong district, to the south by Din Thong subdistrict, Wang Thong district, to the west by Din Thong and Wang Thong subdistricts, Mueang Phitsanulok district.[2] The Wang Thong River flows through the subdistrict and lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The subdistrict has connections with highway 12 and to the nearby highway 11.[3]

Administration

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Central government

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The administration of Chai Nam subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 28,500 rai ~ 45.6 square kilometres (17.6 sq mi) and consists of nine administrative villages, as of 2022: 6,205 people.[4]

 
Chai Nam subdistrict with villages
Village English Thai People
Moo1 Ban Chai Nam บ้านไชยนาม 791
Moo2 Ban Wang Bon บ้านวังบอน 923
Moo3 Ban Bueng Phrao บ้านบึงพรัาว 917
Moo4 Ban Tha Prong บ้านท่าโปร่ง 905
Moo5 Ban Tao It บ้านเตาอิฐ 498
Moo6 Ban Sam Bon น้ำนซำบอน 165
Moo7 Ban Noen Khli บ้านเนินคลี 609
Moo8 Ban Rong Som Muang บ้านรัองสัมมวง 776
Moo9 Ban Khlong Na Mueang บ้านคลองนาเมื่ยง 621

Local government

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Chai Nam is a subdistrict administrative organization - SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลชัยนาม, romanizedongkan borihan suan tambon Chai Nam, abbreviated: อบต.ชัยนาม, o bo toh Chai Nam), which covers the whole tambon Chai Nam.

Temples

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Chai Nam subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced by local residents.[5]

 
Ubosot of Wat Bueng Phrao
Temple name Thai Location
Wat Chaiyanam วัดไชยนาม Moo1
Wat Koh Kaew Prachanurak วัดเกาะแก้วประชานุรักษ์ Moo2
Wat Bueng Phrao วัดบึงพร้าว Moo3

Economy

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The majority of people, about 80 percent, work in agriculture: growing rice, fruit orchards and vegetable crops.[6]

Education

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The following elementary/secondary schools are located in Chai Nam.[7]

  • Rat Upatham school - Moo2
  • Ban Bueng Phrao school - Moo7
  • Wang Thong Phithayakhom school - Moo7

Healthcare

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There is Chai Nam health-promoting hospital in Moo3.[8]

Transportation

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The subdistrict is connected to highways 11 southbound (Nakhon Sawan route), 12 westbound (Tak route) and 12 eastbound (Khon Kaen route).

References

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  1. ^ "Forestry Information". Retrieved 25 November 2023, >Province Phitsanulok >No.10 Wang Thong River Basin Forest Right >No.11 Wang Thong River Basin Forest Left{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  2. ^ "contact territory". Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  3. ^ "terrain". Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  4. ^ "official statistics registration system". Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 21 November 2023, >year 2022 >village level >Excel file >no.65081001-65081009 >Excel line 71250-71258{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  5. ^ "list of temples". Retrieved 21 November 2023, >no.365081001 - 365081004{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  6. ^ "population occupation". Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  7. ^ "education in the subdistrict". Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  8. ^ "public health". Retrieved 21 November 2023.

16°51′N 100°28′E / 16.85°N 100.47°E / 16.85; 100.47