Bang Chao Cha
Bang Chao Cha is a tambon of Pho Thong district, Ang Thong province, central Thailand.
History and toponymy
Bang Chao Cha is an old community that has been around since the Ayutthaya period. At that time, Ang Thong was known as Mueang Wichian Chai Chan, an outpost of Ayutthaya.In the late Ayutthaya period, Chao Cha, the village headman, gathered a group of locals to fight against the Burmese army in the Battle of Bang Rachan. When the battle at Bang Rachan was defeated, Chao Cha and the survivors settled here, which was on the west bank of the Noi River. It developed into a larger community until today. Hence, the community was named "Bang Chao Cha" after the name of the leader.
Geography
Bang Chao Cha is the northern part of Pho Thong, approximately from the district centre and from downtown Ang Thong. The area is a lowland suitable for agriculture. The Noi River flowing through the east, and there is also an irrigation canal flowing through.It borders Bang Rakam to the east, Ang Kaeo to the south, Khok Phutsa to the west and Ongkharak to the north, all are within its district.
Administration
The area is administered by two local governments are Pho Thong Subdistrict Municipality and Bang Chao Cha Subdistrict Administrative Organization.It is further divided into eight administrative mubans.