Krathum Baen
Krathum Baen is a town in the Krathum Baen district of Samut Sakhon province in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region of Central Thailand. In 2024, it had a total population of 23,204 people.
History
On 15 October 1940 Krathum Baen subdistrict municipality was established. Later on 24 September 1995 it was upgraded to town municipality.Geography
Krathum Baen with an area of, is an urban area.Neighbouring subdistricts are : Bang Yang, Tha Mai, Suan Luang, Khlong Maduea, Don Kai Di and Tha Sao, Krathum Baen district; Suan Som, Ban Phaeo district, Samut Sakhon province.
Administration
Provincial government
The administration of Krathum Baen subdistrict is responsible for an area that covers, as of December 2024: 23,204 people and 6,688 households.Local government
As of December 2024 there is Krathum Baen town municipality, which covers the whole subdistrict.There are nine communities in Krathum Baen town, although not directlty chosen by the local citizens, which provides advice and recommendations to the local administrative organization.
Healthcare
Hospital
The Ministry of Public Health operates a general hospital, Krathum Baen Hospital with 300 beds.Education
There are the following primary/secondary schools:- Ban Khlong Krathum Baen school.
- Krathum Baen school.
- Wat Don Kai Dee municipal school.