Pho Thong District
Amphoe Pho Thong ( Thai อำเภอ โพธิ์ทอง ) is a district ( Amphoe - Administrative District) Ang Thong province. The Ang Thong province is located in the central region of Thailand.
Geography
Neighboring districts (from north clockwise): Amphoe Sawaeng Ha in the province of Ang Thong, Amphoe Tha Chang and Amphoe Phrom Buri Province Singburi, Amphoe the Chaiyo, Mueang Ang Thong, Wiset Chai Chan and Samko in Ang Thong province, and finally Amphoe Si Prachan the province of Suphanburi.
Economy
The main product of Amphoe Pho Thong is made of basketry, who have even gained a certain notoriety because of its wealth of detail and its durability. A small village, Ban Bang Chao Cha, which specializes in the manufacturing of wicker baskets made of bamboo was considered during a visit of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn with benevolent recognition. Here the so-called Dok Phikun design was first developed. The marketing of the products is supported by the organization OTOP (One Tambon One Product ) internationally.
History
The district was established in 1890, at that time he was called Huai Ling Tok. Later the name was changed to Pho Thong.
Attractions
- Wat Khun Inthapramun - the sprawling Buddhist temple ( Wat ), which still dates back to the Sukhothai period, is located just off the major roads in the southeast of the district. In this temple the largest reclining Buddha image in Thailand can be seen. The snow-white, 50 -meter statue is now in the open, by former viharn only the floor plan can be seen.
Management
Amphoe Pho Thong is divided into 15 communes ( tambon), which are divided further into 110 villages ( Muban ).
There are two small towns ( thesaban tambon) within the district:
- Pho Thong includes the Tambon Ang Kaeo, Intha Pramun and Bang Phlap,
There are also twelve - Tambon administrative organizations ( " Tambon Administrative Organizations" - TAO, Thai: องค์การ บริหาร ส่วน ตำบล ).