- Source: Chiang Rak Noi, Bang Pa-in
Chiang Rak Noi (Thai: เชียงรากน้อย, pronounced [tɕʰīaŋ raːk̚˥ nɔ́ːj]) is a tambon (subdistrict) in Bang Pa-in district, lower part of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province.
History
Chiang Rak Noi is part of the vast Chiang Rak plains in the Chao Phraya basin of central Thailand. It was originally governed by the Chiang Rak Noi Subdistrict Administrative Organization, but in 2007 this local government elevated it to a Subdistrict Municipality.
Geography
The terrain is a lowland, flooded, and most of the area is used for community and agriculture. Important water resources include Khlong Phutsa, which flows through the upper part, and Khlong Chiang Rak Noi, which flows through the lower part.
Chiang Rak Noi has a total area of 32.685 km2, approximately 7.50 km (4.7 mi) southeast of downtown Bang Pa-in and approximately 26 km (16.2 mi) from city of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.
It is bordered by Bang Krasan and Khlong Chik subdistricts in its district to the north; Wang Noi district in its province to the east, and Khlong Luang district in Pathum Thani province to the east and the south; and Bang Sai district in its province to the west.
Climate
The weather is generally quite hot, similar to other subdistricts of the district and provinces in the central region. The southwest monsoon blows from the Gulf of Thailand, causing heavy rain between May and October of each year.
Administration
Chiang Rak Noi is administered by two government bodies are Chiang Rak Noi Subdistrict Municipality and Phraintharacha Subdistrict Municipality.
It is also consists of 12 administrative mubans (villages).
Transportation
The subdistrict is served by the Chiang Rak Noi railway station of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), whose north and northeast lines runs through the area.
Chiang Rak Noi can also be accessed by National Highway 1, Phahon Yothin road.