Ban Krang, Phitsanulok


Ban Krang is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. The area is urban and lowland area. In this subdistrict is Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, campus Phitsanulok.

Geography

The topography of Ban Krang subdistrict is fertile lowlands and uplands and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Phai Kho Don and Chom Thong subdistricts, to the east by Phlai Chumphon subdistrict, to the south by Tha Thong subdistrict and to the west by Bang Rakam district. Ban Krang subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows east of the subdistrict.

History

Ban Trang was the old name, because there were some very big trees. First people from Sukhothai came here to settle. Later, more people came from Sukhothai to sell food, belongings, utensils and pets. The farmers hang bells around the necks of the animals, to here the jingle all the time. This is how the name Ban Krang came about.
On 19 January 1996 Ministry of Interior announced the establishment of Ban Krang Subdistrict Administrative Organization - SAO. On 30 January 1996 it was published in Government Gazette, volume 113, section 9 Ngor. This was effective from 30 March 1996.

Administration

Central government

The administration of ฺBan Krang subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers 46,188 rai ~ and consists of twelve administrative villages. As of 2022: 12,800 people and 5,899 households.
VillageEnglishThaiPeopleHouseholds
Moo1Ban Den Botบ้านเด่นโบสถ์1,125656
Moo2Ban Krang บ้านกร่าง 730338
Moo3Ban Krangบ้านกร่าง1,388766
Moo4Ban Krang บ้านกร่าง 1,130435
Moo5Ban Krang บ้านกร่าง 1,534704
Moo6Ban Krang Nok บ้านกร่างนอก 1,052439
Moo7Ban Krang บ้านกร่าง 1,546810
Moo8Ban Hua Thaeบ้านหัวแท917296
Moo9Ban Laem Phoบ้านแหลมโพธิ์1,512605
Moo10Ban Mae Rahanบ้านแม่ระหัน689307
Moo11Ban Krang Tha Wuaบ้านกร่างท่าวัว668329
Moo12Ban Nuea Rungarunบ้านเหนือรุ่งอรุณ509214

Local government

Ban Krang Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Ban Krang SAO covers the whole Ban Krang subdistrict.

Temples

Ban Krang subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:
Temple nameThaiLocation
Wat Den Bot Pho Ngamวัดเด่นโบสถ์โพธิ์งามMoo1
Wat Phra Khao Chaiyasitวัดพระขาวชัยสิทธิ์Moo3
Wat Nimit ThammaramวัดนิมิตรธรรมารามMoo5
Wat ThammakasetวัดธรรมเกษรMoo7
Wat Phraya YommaratวัดพระยายมราชMoo8
Wat Koh Laem Phoวัดเกาะแหลมโพธิ์Moo9
Wat Mae Rahanวัดแม่ระหันMoo10
Wat Mai Koh Klang Talungวัดใหม่เกาะกลางตลุงMoo10

Economy

The economy of Ban Krang subdistrict depends on agriculture, retail, trading, civil service and state-owned enterprises.
The following companies play a role in the employment service:
  • A.N.T. Motorsport Co., Ltd. - Royal Enfield and Ducati - Moo1
  • Do home - Moo1.
  • Piroj Poultry Food Phitsanulok Co., Ltd. - Moo6.

    Education

Higher education

The following elementary/secondary schools are located in Bang Krang.

Primary/secondary education

  • Ban Krang school - Moo3
  • Ban Krang Wittayakhom school - Moo5
  • Wat Thammakaset school - Moo7
  • Ban Laem Pho school - Moo9
  • Ban Mae Rahan school - Moo10

    Healthcare

There are Ban Krang and Laem Pho health-promoting hospitals in Moo3 and Moo9.

Transport

  • Highway 12, Phitsanulok-Sukhothai route.
  • Highway 126, Phitsanulok bypass.

    Electricity

All households in Ban Krang subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority.

Waterworks

Provincial Waterworks Authority supplied tap water to 5,327 households or 90 percent.
All households have access to the village water supply system in every village.

Communications

All households in Wat Phrik subdistrict have access to the fixed and mobile telephone network.
Ban Krang post office - Moo6.