Bang Nam Chuet, Samut Sakhon


Bang Nam Chuet is a subdistrict of Mueang Samut Sakhon district, Samut Sakhon province in central Thailand. As of 2024, it had a population of 15,694. Bang Nam Chuet lies south-southwest of Bangkok.

Geography

Its name "Bang Nam Chuet" means "place of freshwater", owing the condition of the area.
The general topography of the subdistrict is a river basin. There are many natural khlongs flowing through every village. The soil condition is depleted soil. Khlong Si Wa Ta Klom, Khlong Bang Nam Chuet, Khlong Thep Kanchana, Khlong Pathumanon, Khlong Khut Mai, Khlong Liap Tang Rotfai, Khlong Khok Krabue are the main water sources.
The area surrounded by other subdistricts are all in Samut Sakhon province, namely : Khae Rai in Krathum Baen district, Phanthai Norasing and Khok Krabue in its district, Bang Bon Tai in Bang Bon district and Samae Dam in Bang Khun Thian district of Bangkok are in the south, respectively. Bang Nam Chuet is a northeasternmost part in the province.

Administration

Provincial government

The administration of Bang Nam Chuet subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers and consists of six villages, as of December 2024: 15,694 people and 11,652 households.
No.VillagesThaiPopulation
1.Ban Bang Nam Chuetบ้านบางน้ำจืด2,887
2.Ban Rim Tang Rotfaiบ้านริมทางรถไฟ2,619
3.Ban Pho Chaeบ้านโพธิ์แจ้2,849
4.Ban Thung Si Thongบ้านทุ่งสีทอง2,640
5.Ban Don Phayaบ้านดอนพญา3,410
6.Ban Nong Hat Yaiบ้านนองหาดใหญ่1,289
Total15,694

Local government

As of December 2024 there is ฺBang Nam Chuet subdistrict administrative organization - SAO which covers the whole subdistrict.

Education

There are the following schools:

Healthcare

There are two health-promoting hospitals in Moo3 and Moo4.

Economy

Most of the population is employed in the industrial sector.

Religion

Most of the people in the subdistrict are Buddhist. There are two Buddhist temples and there are two Christian churches.

Temples

The following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:
Temple nameThaiLocation
Wat Thep ThongchaeวัดเทพธงชัยMoo1
Wat Pho Chaeวัดโพธิ์แจ้Moo3

Transportation

Because it is an area adjacent to Bangkok, therefore, Bang Nam Chuet has convenient transportation. Rama II Road and Ekkachai road pass through the area. The area served by many bus lines, both from the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority and affiliated bus companies, including 105, 120 7, 68, 105, 141, as well as many local minibuses.
Bang Nam Chuet is crossed by the Maeklong Line of the State Railway of Thailand with two railway halts: Bangnumjued from Wongwian Yai Station and Thung Si Thong from Wongwian Yai Station.