Bang Rakam, Administrative district in Phitsanulok, Thailand
Bang Rakam is an administrative district in Phitsanulok province featuring extensive rice fields and rural settlements throughout its landscape. The Yom River and several waterways flow through the area, serving as natural boundaries and water sources for farming.
The area received its current name in 1917 when King Rama VI issued a royal decree, replacing the former name Chum Saeng. This official change was part of broader administrative reforms during Thailand's modernization period.
The district maintains farming communities where people grow rice and gather for regional celebrations throughout the year. Villages are built in traditional patterns with family homes scattered along waterways and rural paths.
The district is easily accessible through a network of rural roads connecting it to neighboring areas and the provinces of Phitsanulok and Phichit. The flat terrain makes travel by car or motorcycle straightforward for visitors exploring the region.
Beneath the district's agricultural fields lies the Thung Yai oil field, revealing that valuable natural resources exist beneath the rural surface. This presence has economic importance despite farming being the dominant activity.
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