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Ban Pong, Administrative district in Ratchaburi, Thailand

Ban Pong district spans 366 square kilometers in northeastern Ratchaburi province, with a population of 172,752 inhabitants distributed across 182 villages.

The district experienced substantial changes when Chinese immigrants settled in the 1920s due to droughts in southern China, leading to new commercial developments.

The Mon people established Buddhist temples and traditions in Ban Pong four centuries ago, creating a foundation for religious practices that continue today.

The district contains over 400 manufacturing facilities producing various goods, from jewelry to automotive components, making it an industrial center in western Thailand.

The Nong Pladuk Junction railway station in Ban Pong connects multiple railway lines, functioning as a transportation nexus between Bangkok and southern provinces.

Location: Ratchaburi

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

GPS coordinates: 13.81333,99.87167

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04

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