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28-482: Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Saraburi , Nakhon Ratchasima , Prachinburi , Chachoengsao , and Pathum Thani . Nakhon Nayok is known for waterfalls and fruit varieties. Nakon Nayok is a nearby province to Bangkok and has various tourist attractions. Khao Yai National Park, Thailands oldest national park is in partly in Nakhon Nayok province and attracts many tourists. Khun Dan Prakarn Chon Dam

56-531: A tambon may either be administered by a Subdistrict (Tambon) Administrative Organization (SAO or TAO, Thai : องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบล ) or a Tambon Council (TC, Thai : สภาตำบล ). However, since 2001 all of the Tambon Councils have been upgraded to Tambon Administrative Organizations. The TAO council consist of two representatives from each administrative village in the subdistrict, and one directly elected president. The subdistrict area which belongs to

84-401: A gateway to the northeastern region, is 108 km from Bangkok . It occupies an area of 3,577 square kilometres. There area a total of three national parks, two of which are in region 1 (Saraburi branch) and Khao Yai in region 1 (Prachinburi) of Thailand's protected areas. Saraburi has been an important city since ancient times. It is assumed to have been established about 1549 during

112-494: A municipality ( thesaban ) is administered by the municipal council. In the event only part of the subdistrict is within a municipality, the remaining part is administered by a TAO. Adjoining subdistricts of a single district can also have a joint TAO. In 2001, Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra started a project in which every tambon would select a typical, distinctive local product. The project then aids in promoting

140-402: A puddle of water which looked like a large footprint. It was declared a footprint of Buddha , and a temple was built around it. Phra Phutthabat means footprint of Buddha . The provincial tree is Lagerstroemia floribunda and the provincial flower is the yellow cotton tree ( Cochlospermum regium ). The endemic crab , Larnaudia larnaudii is the provincial aquatic animal. The province

168-465: A subdistrict in Thailand is about 70.72 km (27.31 sq mi), while its average population of a subdistrict in Thailand is about 9,637 people. The tambon as a subdivision has a long history. It was the second-level subdivision of the area administered by a provincial town in the 19th century. The governor of the province was supposed to appoint a communal elder, kamnan or phan . In

196-537: A swamp called "Bueng Nong Ngong", when the town was established a combination of sa ('swamp') and buri ('town') was suggested and the town was named "Saraburi". Lopburi and Nakhon Nayok were combined to set up Saraburi Province with the aim of mobilizing citizens during times of war. From the Ayutthaya period, the story of Saraburi is usually related to battles and wars. Saraburi has a tropical savanna climate, Aw (Climate Classification system of Koppen) The climate

224-667: Is Saraburi Railway Station . There is a major rail junction at Kaeng Khoi Junction . Saraburi can be reached via Phahonyothin Road (Highway 1). Mittraphap Road (Highway 2), a main road in the northeastern region. It has a beginning here which is a route that separates from the right side of Phahonyothin Road. The main hospital of Saraburi is Saraburi Hospital , operated by the Ministry of Public Health . Since 2003, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand has tracked progress on human development at sub-national level using

252-714: Is 195 millimeters in August. The northern part of the province is in the Sankamphaeng Range , the southern prolongation of the Dong Phaya Yen Mountains , with the highest elevation the 1,292-meter-high Yod Khao Kiew. Most of that area is covered by the Khao Yai National Park , 2,166 km (836 sq mi), along with three other national parks, make up region 1 (Prachinburi) of Thailand's protected areas. The central part of

280-533: Is a local governmental unit in Thailand . Below district ( amphoe ) and province ( changwat ), they form the third administrative subdivision level. As of 2016 there were 7,255 tambons, not including the 180 khwaeng of Bangkok , which are set at the same administrative level, thus every district contains eight to ten tambon. Tambon is usually translated as " township " or "subdistrict" in English —

308-576: Is another tourist attraction 2 hours outside of Bangkok in Nakhon Nayok. The word nakhon originates from the Sanskrit word nagara ( Devanagari : नगर) meaning 'city', and the word nayok is thought to have been derived from the Sanskrit nāyaka ( Devanagari : नायक) meaning 'leader' or 'captain'. However, in this connection, na means '[tax of] rice field' and yok means 'exempted'. Hence

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336-530: Is arid with little rain in winter, relatively high temperatures in summer, cool in winter, and rain from May to October, about 70–90 days. The average annual temperature is 28-29 degrees Celsius. Maximum temperatures average 33-34 degrees Celsius and minimum temperature averages 23–24 degrees Celsius. April is the hottest month of the year, while winters are cool in January. Saraburi has poor air quality resulting from cement production, chiefly stone crushing. In

364-522: Is believed to have been constructed in the year 1548 during the reign of King Maha Chakkraphat of Ayutthaya as a centre for recruiting troops. Saraburi is on the east side of the Chao Phraya River valley. The eastern part of the province is covered by high plains and plateaus, while the western part is mostly low flat plains. Saraburi province has 848 km (327 sq mi) of forest or 24.2 percent of provincial area. The town, as

392-635: Is divided into 13 districts ( amphoe ). The districts are further divided into 111 subdistricts ( tambon ) and 965 villages ( muban ). As of 26 November 2019 there are: one Saraburi Provincial Administrative Organization - PAO ( ongkan borihan suan changwat ) and 38 municipal ( thesaban ) areas in the province. Saraburi, Kaeng Khoi, Phra Phutthabat and Thap Kwang have town ( thesaban mueang ) status. Further 34 subdistrict municipalities ( thesaban tambon ). The non-municipal areas are administered by 70 Subdistrict Administrative Organizations - SAO ( ongkan borihan suan tambon ). Saraburi's main station

420-814: The Bang Pa Kong River . The province is divided into four districts ( amphoes ). The districts are further divided into 41 subdistricts ( tambons ) and 403 villages ( mubans ). As of 26 November 2019 there are: one Nakhon Nayok Provincial Administration Organisation ( ongkan borihan suan changwat ) and 6 municipal ( thesaban ) areas in the province. Nakhon Nayok has town ( thesaban mueang ) status. Further 5 subdistrict municipalities ( thesaban tambon ). The non-municipal areas are administered by 39 Subdistrict Administrative Organisations - SAO ( ongkan borihan suan tambon ). Since 2003, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand has tracked progress on human development at sub-national level using

448-454: The Human achievement index (HAI), a composite index covering all the eight key areas of human development. National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has taken over this task since 2017. 14°31′42″N 100°54′35″E  /  14.52833°N 100.90972°E  / 14.52833; 100.90972 Tambon Tambon ( Thai : ตำบล , pronounced [tām.bōn] )

476-574: The Human achievement index (HAI), a composite index covering all the eight key areas of human development. National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has taken over this task since 2017. 14°12′44″N 101°12′06″E  /  14.21222°N 101.20167°E  / 14.21222; 101.20167 Saraburi province Saraburi ( Thai : สระบุรี ) is one of the central provinces ( changwat ) of Thailand . Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Lopburi , Nakhon Ratchasima , Nakhon Nayok , Pathum Thani , and Ayutthaya . It

504-491: The administrative reforms started in 1892 under Prince Damrong Rajanubhab , the first Thai Minister of the Interior , the three levels of subdivision of provinces were continued, i.e., starting from district to tambon to the lowest level called muban . The subdistricts are subdivided into administrative villages (muban, หมู่บ้าน ) as the lowest administrative subdivision. Usually these are referred to much more often by

532-408: The area of Na Pra Lan Sub-district there are 133 plants, 17 mining sites, 32 stone mill plants, and 22 stone dressing plants. Air quality in the province frequently exceeds recommended limits for particulates . There are 366 schools. There are a total of 125,255 students at all levels. In 2007 Saraburi's population had an average income per capita 214,537 baht per year, making it tenth highest in

560-530: The background two piles of straw, trees, and clouds symbolizing the natural beauty of the province. The provincial tree and flower is the silk cotton tree ( Cochlospermum religiosum ). The provincial aquatic life is the red tailed tinfoil ( Barbonymus altus ). Nakhon Nayok province has a tropical savanna climate ( Köppen climate classification category Aw). Winters are dry and warm. Temperatures rise until May. Monsoon season runs from May through October, with heavy rain and somewhat cooler temperatures during

588-402: The country, second in the central provinces. Annual GDP was 129,275 million baht. In 2007, Saraburi's population was 89.34 percent Buddhist, 597,138 people. There are 499 temples. There are total of 3,443 monks and 274 neophytes. Muslims number 953 (0.32 percent). There are five Christian churches. The provincial seal shows the temple Wat Phra Buddha Baat. In the 17th century a hunter found

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616-514: The day, although nights remain warm. Climate statistics: maximum temperature is 42.2 °C (108 °F) in April and lowest temperature is 12.2 °C (54 °F) in December. Highest average temperature is 36.8 °C (98.2 °F) in April and minimum average temperature is 20.5 °C (68.9 °F) in December. Average annual rainfall is 1,823 millimeters in 134 days. Maximum daily rainfall

644-419: The eastern boundary. On 1 January 1943 the government downgraded Nakhon Nayok province and combined it with Prachinburi province , except for Ban Na district which became part of Saraburi province . On 9 May 1946 the province was re-established. The provincial seal shows an elephant holding an ear of rice with its trunk. This symbolizes fertile rice fields, as well as the forests with numerous elephants. In

672-456: The latter is the recommended translation, though also often used for king amphoe , the designation for a subdistrict acting as a branch (Thai: king ) of the parent district. Tambon are further subdivided into 74,944 villages ( muban ) as of 2008. Tambon within cities or towns are not subdivided into villages, but may have less formal communities called chumchon ( ชุมชน ) that may be formed into community associations . The average area of

700-530: The name of the province literally means 'tax-free city'. The city of Nakhon Nayok dates back to the Dvaravati Kingdom, probably founded in the 11th century. Ruins from this time are visible at Mueang Boran Dong Lakhon south of the modern city. Originally named Mueang Lablae, the name "Nakhon Nayok" was assigned to it in 1350, when it became a garrison town of the Ayutthaya kingdom protecting

728-686: The province however is a rather flat river plain formed by the Nakhon Nayok River . The southern part of the province has relatively infertile acidic soil. The total forest area is 642 km (248 sq mi) or 30 percent of provincial area. The main river of the province is the Nakhon Nayok River. It joins the Prachinburi River at Pak Nam Yothaka in Ban Sang district , Prachinburi province, which then becomes

756-468: The reign of King Maha Chakkraphat of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya . It is assumed that the king ordered parts of Lopburi and Nakhon Nayok to be combined to set up Saraburi Province with the aim of mobilizing citizens during times of war. From the Ayutthaya period, the story of Saraburi is usually related to battles and wars. As for the origin of the word "Saraburi", it is thought that due to its location near

784-594: The village number than the actual name, especially as an administrative village may contain more than one settlement, or a large settlement may be split into more than one administrative village. One of the elected village headmen is elected as the subdistrict headman ( Kamnan ). With the Tambon Council and Tambon Administrative Authority Act BE 2537 (1994) and later by the constitution of 1997 , tambon were decentralized into local government units with an elected tambon council. Depending on its size and tax income

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