Lao Khwan, Administrative district in Kanchanaburi, Thailand.
Lao Khwan is an administrative district in Kanchanaburi province covering a rural area divided into multiple sub-districts. The landscape consists mainly of farmland and open fields typical of northeastern Kanchanaburi.
The district was established as a separate administrative unit in 1971 and underwent administrative changes in the following years. Its development reflects broader changes in how the region was organized.
Farming shapes daily life here, with rice and cassava fields dominating the landscape and defining how people spend their time throughout the year.
The district connects to surrounding areas through local roads, making it accessible by vehicle. Since it is a rural area, facilities and services are dispersed rather than centralized.
Ban Nong Pradu, a village within the district, served as a filming location for the martial arts film Ong-Bak. This connection to cinema brought the area into contact with the entertainment industry.
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