Country Thailand Muban 149 Time zone ICT (UTC+7) Area 229.1 km² | Tambon 18 Seat Ban Len Postal code 13160 | |
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Province Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province | ||
Bang Pa-in (Thai: บางปะอิน; [bāːŋ pāʔīn]) is one of the 16 districts (amphoe) of Ayutthaya Province, central Thailand.
Contents
- Map of Bang Pa in District Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Thailand
- History
- Geography
- Administration
- References
Map of Bang Pa-in District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
History
Bang Pa-in was established in the Ayutthaya era in the name Khwaeng U Thai. In Rattanakosin era Khwaeng U Thai was divided to be Khwaeng U Thai Noi and U Thai Yai. In 1910 Khwaeng U Thai Noi was changed status and renamed to Phra Ratchawang District. The district name was changed again to Bang Pa-in after the name of Bang Pa-in island in 1915.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Uthai and Wang Noi of Ayutthaya Province, Khlong Luang of Pathum Thani Province, and Bang Sai of Ayutthaya again.
Administration
The district is divided into 18 sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 149 villages (muban). There are nine municipal (thesaban) areas, and nine tambon administrative organizations (TAO).