Bang Pa-in, Administrative district in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand.
Bang Pa-in is an administrative district in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province in central Thailand. The district spans multiple sub-districts and villages with its main administrative center located in Ban Len.
The district was originally known as Khwaeng Uthai and became Phra Ratchawang in 1910. It received its current name Bang Pa-in in 1915.
The name Bang Pa-in comes from Bang Phra In, meaning the place of Indra, which connects to ancient stories of the region. This name remains part of how local people understand their area's spiritual roots.
The district operates through multiple municipal and administrative organizations serving residents and visitors. For local information and assistance, head to the administrative center in Ban Len.
In past centuries, flooding seasons brought special royal water ceremonies to the area. These traditions reveal an old connection between the district and the monarchy.
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