Phukhao Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Phukhao Thong
ภูเขาทอง
Tambon
Country  Thailand
Province Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
District Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Area
  Total 44.91 km2 (17.34 sq mi)
Population (2005)
  Total 2,748
  Density 61/km2 (160/sq mi)
Postal Code 13000
Geocode 140108

Phukhao Thong (Thai: ภูเขาทอง) is a sub-district (tambon) in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, administered by Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District in central Thailand.

Geography

The sub-district is on the Chao Phraya river about 71 km north of Bangkok and about 3 km north-west of the city of Ayutthaya. Tourist sites include Chedi Phukhao Thong and the adjacent monument to King Naresuan of Ayutthaya.

Neighboring sub-districts are (from the north clockwise) Wat Tum, Lum Phli, Tha Wasukri, Ban Pom, and Ban Mai.

Economy

Employment in Phukhao Thong is based on the retail and service industries. Products exported from the tambon include hammocks, fish-shaped mobiles made from palm leaves representing the emblem of Ayutthaya, and fans made from peacock feathers.[1]

Administration

The entire sub-district is administered by a tambon administrative organization (TAO), created in 1999.[2] It is subdivided into four villages (muban).

1บ้านวัดช่องBan Wat Chong
2บ้านภูเขาทองBan Phukhao Thong
3บ้านหัวพรานBan Hua Phran
4บ้านหาดทรายBan Hat Sai

References

Coordinates: 14°21′47.77″N 100°32′44.66″E / 14.3632694°N 100.5457389°E / 14.3632694; 100.5457389

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