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Nong Kop
Nong Kop ( th, หนองกบ, ) is a subdistrict ('' tambon'') of the Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi Province in Thailand. Overview Nong Kop Subdistrict is flat. Its name, meaning 'frog pond', derives from the many ponds and marshes in the area where frogs thrive. There is much gravel and sand extraction in the subdistrict, an activity which has left the landscape dotted with small lakes. The sub-district has many Lao Wiang The Lao Wiang ( th, ลาวเวียง, ), sometimes also referred to as ''Lao Wieng'', are a Tai sub-ethnic group of the Isan region. Approximately 50,000 self-proclaimed Lao Wiang live in villages throughout Thailand, especially the provin ... communities. The specialty of the subdistrict is grilled chicken from Bang Tan village. Accessed 11 May 2016 See also *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subdistrict
A subdistrict or sub-district is an administrative division that is generally smaller than a district. Equivalents * Administrative posts of East Timor, formerly Portuguese-language * Kelurahan, in Indonesia * Mukim, a township in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore * Nahiyah, in Palestine * Tambon, a township in Thailand * Tehsil (also known as tahsil, taluka, taluk, circle, mandal or subdivision), a township in South Asia * Upazila, in Bangladesh Translations * Subdistricts of China A subdistrict ()' is one of the smaller administrative divisions of China. It is a form of township-level division which is typically part of a larger urban area, as opposed to a discrete town (zhèn, 镇) surrounded by rural areas, or a rural ... (), in Mainland China, literally streets and avenues References {{Set index article Types of administrative division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bueng Kra Chap
Bueng Krachap ( th, บึงกระจับ, ) is a freshwater lake in Thailand, situated in the area of Nong Kop Subdistrict, Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi Province, regarded as the oldest and largest lake in the western region of Thailand. Bueng Krachap is not a natural waterbody, it is an artificial lake that was excavated in World War II era, with a total area of . Its name "Bueng Krachap", means " water caltrop lake" ("krachap" in Thai). Formerly there were such plants in this area, but nowadays they have disappeared. Places of interest Presently, the lake is a freshwater fish breeding centre, and also a venue for water sports such as jet skiing and canoeing, with a resting place for locals and outsiders. Around the lake, there are many restaurants to service tourists or locals that visit the place. It has a very beautiful view, especially at sundown. Wat Bueng Krachap temple and its school are nearby places. References {{reflist Lakes of Thailand Touris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provinces Of Thailand
The provinces of Thailand are part of the government of Thailand that is divided into 76 provinces ( th, จังหวัด, , ) proper and one special administrative area ( th, เขตปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่นรูปแบบพิเศษ), representing the capital Bangkok. They are the primary local government units and act as juristic persons. They are divided into amphoe (districts) which are further divided into tambon (sub districts), the next lower level of local government. Each province is led by a governor (ผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัด ''phu wa ratchakan changwat''), who is appointed by the central government. The provinces and administrative areas * The total population of Thailand is 66,558,935 on 31 December 2019. * The total land area of Thailand is 517,646 km2 in 2013. * HS – Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. * FIPS code is replaced on 31 December 2014 with ISO 3166. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
District
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions of municipalities, school district, or political district. By country/region Afghanistan In Afghanistan, a district (Persian ps, ولسوالۍ ) is a subdivision of a province. There are almost 400 districts in the country. Australia Electoral districts are used in state elections. Districts were also used in several states as cadastral units for land titles. Some were used as squatting districts. New South Wales had several different types of districts used in the 21st century. Austria In Austria, the word is used with different meanings in three different contexts: * Some of the tasks of the administrative branch of the national and regional governments are fulfilled by the 95 district administrative offices (). The area a dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Time In Thailand
Thailand follows UTC+07:00, which is 7 hours ahead of UTC. The local mean time in Bangkok was originally UTC+06:42:04. Thailand used this local mean time until 1920, when it changed to Indochina Time, UTC+07:00; ICT is used all year round as Thailand does not observe daylight saving time. Thailand shares the same time zone with Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Christmas Island, and Western Indonesia. History * Prior to 1 January 1901, locations in Siam with an astronomical observatory would adopt local mean time based on the observatory's geographic position. Chiang Mai Province and two other provinces each had an observatory, hence, each province had its own distinct local mean time, with minutes of difference between the three locations. * On 1 April 1920, the mean time of the 105th meridian east (passing through Ubon Ratchathani Province) was adopted by Siam as the new standard time. The mean time of the 105th meridian is 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (i.e., local me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tambon
''Tambon'' ( th, ตำบล, ) is a local governmental unit in Thailand. Below district (''amphoe'') and province (''changwat''), they form the third administrative subdivision level. 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 — 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 69,307 villages ('' muban''), about ten per ''tambon''. ''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. History The ''tambon'' as a subdivision has a long history. It was the second-level sub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GoogleEarth
Google Earth is a computer program that renders a 3D representation of Earth based primarily on satellite imagery. The program maps the Earth by superimposing satellite images, aerial photography, and GIS data onto a 3D globe, allowing users to see cities and landscapes from various angles. Users can explore the globe by entering addresses and coordinates, or by using a keyboard or mouse. The program can also be downloaded on a smartphone or tablet, using a touch screen or stylus to navigate. Users may use the program to add their own data using Keyhole Markup Language and upload them through various sources, such as forums or blogs. Google Earth is able to show various kinds of images overlaid on the surface of the earth and is also a Web Map Service client. In 2019, Google has revealed that Google Earth now covers more than 97 percent of the world, and has captured 10 million miles of Street View imagery. In addition to Earth navigation, Google Earth provides a series of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lao Wiang
The Lao Wiang ( th, ลาวเวียง, ), sometimes also referred to as ''Lao Wieng'', are a Tai sub-ethnic group of the Isan region. Approximately 50,000 self-proclaimed Lao Wiang live in villages throughout Thailand, especially the provinces of Prachinburi, Udon Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Chai Nat, Lopburi, Saraburi, Phetchaburi, and Roi Et with a significant number in Bangkok. Alternate names The ''Lao Wiang'' are also referred to as ''Tai Wiang'' (ไทเวียง), ''Lao Vientiane'' (ลาวเวียงจันทน์), ''Tai Vientiane'' (ไทเวียงจันทน์) or simply as ''Wiang'' (เวียง). These names are also used in Laos to refer to the inhabitants of Vientiane or its descendants in Thailand. Many who are in fact Lao Wiang may only consider themselves Isan or Lao. History The Lao Wiang, as their name suggests, are descendants of Lao people from the Vientiane ''(Wiang Chan)'' region (Thai: เวียงจันทน์) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khlong Bang Tan Railway Station
Khlong Bang Tan railway station ( th, คลองบางตาล) is a railway station located in Nong Kop Subdistrict, Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi. It is a class 3 railway station located from Thon Buri railway station. Train services * Ordinary 251/252 Bang Sue Junction-Prachuap Khiri Khan-Bang Sue Junction * Ordinary 254/255 Lang Suan-Thon Buri-Lang Suan * Ordinary 257/258 Thon Buri-Nam Tok-Thon Buri * Ordinary 259/260 Thon Buri-Nam Tok-Thon Buri * Ordinary 261/262 Bangkok-Hua Hin-Bangkok * Ordinary 351/352 Thon Buri-Ratchaburi-Thon Buri * Commuter 355/356 Bangkok-Suphan Buri-Bangkok References * * Railway stations in Thailand {{Thailand-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tambon Of Ratchaburi Province
''Tambon'' ( th, :wikt:ตำบล, ตำบล, ) is a local governmental unit in Thailand. Below district (''amphoe'') and province (''changwat''), they form the third administrative subdivision level. there were 7,255 tambons, not including the 180 ''khwaeng'' of Bangkok, which are set at the same administrative level, thus every Amphoe, district contains eight to ten tambon. ''Tambon'' is usually translated as "township" or "subdistrict" in English — 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 69,307 villages (''muban''), about ten per ''tambon''. ''Tambon'' within cities or towns are not subdivided into villages, but may have less formal communities called ''chumchon'' (:wikt:ชุมชน, ชุมชน) that may be formed into community associations. History The ''tambon'' as a subdivision ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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