Tham Rong (Thai: ถ้ำรงค์, pronounced [tʰâm rʰōŋ]) is a tambon (subdistrict) of Ban Lat District, Phetchaburi Province, western Thailand.
Tham Rong
ถ้ำรงค์ | |
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| Motto(s): Elephant-Shaped Mount Tham Rong, Big Resin Trees, Crystal Clear Phetchaburi River, Renowned Luang Pho Thep, Big Black Buddha is Spiritual Anchor[1] | |
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| Coordinates: 13°01′12″N 99°55′12″E / 13.02000°N 99.92000°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Phetchaburi |
| District | Ban Lat |
| Named for | Wat Tham Rong |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Banphot Kamlaikaeo |
| • Deputy Mayor | Samruay Dokrak |
| • Deputy Mayor | Praphruek Phophuek |
| • Secretary | Veerachart Chamnan |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.3 km2 (4.0 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,389 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (850/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
| Postcode | 76150[2] |
| Area code | (+66) 02 |
| Website | https://www.tamrong.go.th/public/ |
History
editThe name Tham Rong directly translated as "Rong cave". It is called after the local Buddhist temple of the same name, Wat Tham Rong, an ancient temple and local spiritual anchor. Near the temple is the cave called "Tham Luang Pho Dam" (ถ้ำหลวงพ่อดำ, pronounced [tʰâm lǔəŋpʰɔ̂ːdām]; lit: "reverend father black cave"). The evidence inside proves this subdistrict has been existed for thousand years.[3]
Tham Rong was originally is in the area of Tamru. At that time, there were a total of 12 muban (village), later in 1979 there was a separation of Tam Rong from Tamru, with the Phetchaburi River as the boundary line.[1]
Geography
editMost of the terrain is a floodplain with low mountains and waterway running through every village. The Phetchaburi River flows through the western part. Therefore, it is suitable for agricultural activities, such as rice farming, fruit orchards, etc.
Tham Rong has a total area of 6,438 rai (10.3 km2; 4.0 sq mi) and is approximately 3 km (1.9 mi) from the downtown Ban Lat.
Neighbouring subdistricts are (from the north clockwise): Rai Makham in its district, Tha Yang in Tha Yang District, Tamru in its district.[4]
Administration
editThe entire area of Tham Rong is under the administration of Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) Tham Rong (อบต.ถ้ำรงค์).
It also consists of six administrative villages.[1]
| No. | Name | Thai |
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| 1. | Ban Tha Mafeung | บ้านท่ามะเฟือง |
| 2. | Ban Muang Ngam | บ้านม่วงงาม |
| 3. | Ban Tham Rong | บ้านถ้ำรงค์ |
| 4. | Ban Rai Sathon | บ้านไร่สะท้อน |
| 5. | Ban Don Thako | บ้านดอนตะโก |
| 6. | Ban Nong Chang Tai | บ้านหนองช้างตาย |
Economy
editTham Rong is promoted as a cultural and community attraction.
Asian palmyra palm is an important cash crop.
Places
edit- Wat Tham Rong and Tham Luang Pho Dam
- Wat Muang Ngam
- Thai Kite Making and Learning Centre
- Uncle Thanom Palm Orchard
References
edit- ^ a b c "ประวัติความเป็นมาขององค์การบริหารส่วนตําบลถ้ำรงค์" [History of Subdistrict Administrative Organization Tham Rong]. Tamrong.go.th (in Thai).
- ^ "ตำบลถ้ำรงค์ อำเภอบ้านลาด เพชรบุรี" [Tham Rong subdistrict, Ban Lat district, Phetchaburi]. Thailandpostcode (in Thai).
- ^ "บ้านถ้ำรงค์" [Tham Rong Village]. Ministry of Culture (in Thai). 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
- ^ "อาณาเขตติดต่อกับตำบลต่างๆ" [Territory adjacent to other subdistricts]. Tamrong.go.th (in Thai).