Ban Mai, Phitsanulok
Ban Mai is a subdistrict municipality in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2022 it had a population of 1,909 and 804 households.
Geography
The topography of Ban Mai subdistrict municipality is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The municipality is bordered to the north by Wat Phrik subdistrict, to the east by Wat Phrik and Wang Nam Khu subdistricts, to the south by Wang Nam Khu subdistrict and to the west by Ngio Ngam and Wat Phrik subdistricts. Ban Mai municipality lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan River flows on the boundary of Wat Phrik and Ngio Ngam subdistricts.History
Originally, Ban Mai sanitation encompassed parts of Wat Phrik and Wang Nam Khu subdistricts. The 1999 Act changed the status of sanitation to subdistrict minicipality. On 24 February 1999 it was published in the Government Gazette, volume 116, section 9 Kor. This was effective from 25 May 1999. Since then, Ban Mai is no longer part of Wat Phrik and Wang Nam Khu subdistricts. There is no "Ban Mai subdistrict".Administration
Local government
The administration of Ban Mai subdistrict municipality is responsible for an area that covers 943 rai ~ 150.9 hectares and as of 2022: 1,909 people and 802 households. The municipality is split into two districts.| District | Population | Households | Geocode |
| Khet 1 | 853 | 362 | 65010206 |
| Khet 2 | 1,056 | 440 | 65010401 |
There are five communities, although not directly elected by the local citizens, that provide advice and recommendations to the municipality.
| Community | English | Thai | rai | hectare | acres |
| Chumchon 1 | Nong Mai Phatthana | น้องใหม่พัฒนา | 430 | 68.8 | 170 |
| Chumchon 2 | Arun Sawatdee | อรุณสวัสดิ์ | 239 | 38.2 | 94 |
| Chumchon 3 | Phithak Tham | พิทักษ์ธรรม | 160 | 25.6 | 63 |
| Chumchon 4 | Samakhkhee Tham | สามัคคีธรรม | 61 | 9.8 | 24 |
| Chumchon 5 | Ruam Tjai Phak | ร่วมใจภักดิ์ | 53 | 8.5 | 21 |
Temple
Ban Mai subdistrict municipality is home to Wat Ban Mai, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:Economy
Most of the population worked in trade.- trade - 50%
- agriculture - 20%
- general employee - 15%
- civil servants - 10%
- private business - 5%
Education
The following schools are located in Ban Mai subdistrict municipality:- Wat Ban Mai school
- Wat Bang Sai school
Healthcare
There is Ban Mai health-promoting hospital.Transport
Roads
- National road 1063, Phitsanulok-Bang Krathum