- Source: Ban Mai, Phitsanulok
Ban Mai (Thai: บ้านใหม่) is a subdistrict municipality in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2022 it had a population of 1,909 and 804 households.
Geography
The topography of Ban Mai subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon) is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The municipality is bordered to the north by Wat Phrik subdistrict, to the east by Wat Phrik and Wang Nam Khu subdistricts, to the south by Wang Nam Khu subdistrict and to the west by Ngio Ngam and Wat Phrik subdistricts. Ban Mai municipality lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan River flows on the boundary of Wat Phrik and Ngio Ngam subdistricts.
History
Originally, Ban Mai sanitation (sukhaphiban) encompassed parts of Wat Phrik and Wang Nam Khu subdistricts. The 1999 Act changed the status of sanitation to subdistrict minicipality. On 24 February 1999 it was published in the Government Gazette, volume 116, section 9 Kor. This was effective from 25 May 1999. Since then, Ban Mai is no longer part of Wat Phrik and Wang Nam Khu subdistricts. There is no "Ban Mai subdistrict".
Administration
= Local government
=The administration of Ban Mai subdistrict municipality (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลบ้านใหม่, romanized: thetsaban tambon Ban Mai) is responsible for an area that covers 943 rai ~ 150.9 hectares (372 acres) and as of 2022: 1,909 people and 802 households. The municipality is split into two districts (khet).
There are five communities (chumchon), although not directly elected by the local citizens, that provide advice and recommendations to the municipality.
Temple
Ban Mai subdistrict municipality is home to Wat Ban Mai, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:
Economy
Most of the population worked in trade.
trade - 50%
agriculture - 20%
general employee - 15%
civil servants - 10%
private business - 5%
Education
The following schools are located in Ban Mai subdistrict municipality:
Wat Ban Mai school
Wat Bang Sai school
Healthcare
There is Ban Mai health-promoting hospital.
Transport
= Roads
=National road 1063, Phitsanulok-Bang Krathum
= Railway
=There is Ban Mai railway station. In 2019 there were sold 13,356 tickets.
Electricity
All households in Ban Mai municipality have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
Waterworks
All households in Ban Mai municipality have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).
Communications
All households in Ban Mai municipality have access to the fixed and mobile telephone network.