Ban Khrua, Saraburi

This article is about Saraburi's Ban Khrua. For Bangkok's Ban Khrua, see Ban Khrua.

Tambon in Saraburi, Thailand

Ban Khrua

Thai: บ้านครัว

Tambon

Etymology: "Hamlet of Households"
Coordinates: 14°35′19.08″N 100°45′48.52″E﻿ / ﻿14.5886333°N 100.7634778°E﻿ / 14.5886333; 100.7634778
Country| Thailand
Province| Saraburi
District| Ban Mo
Named for| Local history
Government

• Type| Subdistrict Municipality
• Mayor| Niramon Timpitak
• Deputy Mayor| Sakhonchai Atipanyakom
• Deputy Mayor| Somkiat Tiatrakul
Area

• Total

| 11.83 km2 (4.57 sq mi)
Population

(December 2020)

| 7,888[1]
• Density| 668.05/km2 (1,730.2/sq mi)
Time zone| UTC+7 (ICT)
Postcode|

18270

Area code| (+66) 02

Ban Khrua (Thai: บ้านครัว, pronounced [bâːn kʰrūa̯]) is a tambon (subdistrict) of Ban Mo district, Saraburi province.

## History and toponymy

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The name Ban Khura literally translates to "hamlet of households", referring to it is a settlement for Lao Wiang from present-day Vientiane, where they immigrated with their entire families. It is not related to Ban Khrua in Bangkok in any way, though the two names share a similar-sounding root.[2]

However, Ban Khrua and surrounding areas have been inhabited by humans since prehistoric times and was a metal smelting site in the Dvaravati period, part of Lavo kingdom, around 2,000 years ago.[2]

Historically, Ban Khura was the birthplace and residence of Nai Chan or I Chan, the half-brother of Khun Worawongsathirat (birth name Bun Si). When Khun Worawongsathirat became the usurper king of Ayutthaya in 1548, he appointed Nai Chan as the Upparat (viceroy). The Ayutthaya chronicles named him Nai Chan of Ban Maha Lok, he was a swordsmith by profession. At that time, Ban Khrua was known as Ban Maha Lok (บ้านมหาโลก, pronounced [bâːn mā.hǎː lôːk]), with Wat Maha Lok as its centre, this temple still exists today.[2]

It is also believed that this place may have been the native land of Khun Worawongsathirat and was also the place where his armed troops were gathered, which later played an important role in his rise to power.[2]

Khun Worawongsathirat and Nai Chan, along with Lady Sisudachan, were believed to had descendants of the Uthong dynasty, which previously ruled Ayutthaya before being demoted by the Suphanaphum dynasty. They therefore conspired to plan to reclaim the throne from the Suphanaphum king.

## Geography

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The terrain is a lowland with the Pa Sak river crossing through it. Ban Khrua is approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) east of Ban Mo downtown and 25 km (15.5 mi) from Saraburi city. Ban Khrua has a total area of ​​11.83 km2.[1]

## Administration

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The subdistrict is under the administration of Tha Lan Subdistrict Municipality.

It is also divided into 25 administrative mubans (villages).[1]

No.  | Name  | Thai

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01. | Ban Khrua | บ้านครัว
02. | Ban Bang Khwan | บ้านบางขวัญ
03. | Ban Thara Rat | บ้านธารารัตน์
04. | Ban Muang Noi | บ้านม่วงน้อย
05. | Ban Nong Luang-Nong Takong | บ้านหนองหลวง-หนองตะกอง
06. | Ban Santisuk | บ้านสันติสุข
07. | Ban Maha Lok | บ้านมหาโลก
08. | Ban Noi-Ban Yai | บ้านน้อย-บ้านใหญ่
09. | Ban Nong Sadao | บ้านหนองสะเดา
010. | Ban Talat Mai | บ้านตลาดใหม่
011. | Ban Tha Lan | บ้านท่าลาน
012. | Ban Hua Kong Lek | บ้านหัวกองเหล็ก
013. | Ban Saphan 1 | บ้านสะพาน 1
014. | Ban Dan Ling | บ้านด่านลิง
015. | Ban Hua Prachae | บ้านหัวประแจ
016. | Ban Yanhee | บ้านยันฮี
017. | Ban Khrua | บ้านครัว
018. | Ban Khrua | บ้านครัว
019. | Ban Chi Hom | บ้านชีหอม
020. | Ban Nong Luang | บ้านหนองหลวง
021. | Ban Muang Noi | บ้านม่วงน้อย
022. | Ban Maha Lok | บ้านมหาโลก
023. | Ban Nong Sadao | บ้านหนองสะเดา
024. | Ban Talat Mai | บ้านตลาดใหม่
023. | Ban Kong Lek | บ้านกองเหล็ก
024. | Ban Dan Ling | บ้านด่านลิง
025. | Ban Saphan 12 | บ้านสะพาน 12

## References

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1. ^ a b c "ประวัติความเป็นมา". Talan.go.th (in Thai).
2. ^ a b c d Khanchai-Sujit walk around (2024-12-03). ""แม่หยัว" จบแล้ว! แต่ "ขรรค์ชัย-สุจิตต์" ยังอยากเล่า Game of Thrones ฉบับ "ศรีสุดาจันทร์" ต่อ". via YouTube (in Thai). Retrieved 2024-11-30.

## External links

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* Official website