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Ban Khrua, Saraburi
Ban Khrua (Thai: บ้านครัว, pronounced [bâːn kʰrūa̯]) is a tambon (subdistrict) of Ban Mo district, Saraburi province. History and toponymyThe name Ban Khura literally translates to "hamlet of households", referring to it is a settlement for Lao Wiang from present-day Vientiane, where they immigrated with their entire families. It is not related to Ban Khrua in Bangkok in any way, though the two names share a similar-sounding root.[2] However, Ban Khrua and surrounding areas have been inhabited by humans since prehistoric times and was a metal smelting site in the Dvaravati period, part of Lavo kingdom, around 2,000 years ago.[2] Historically, Ban Khura was the birthplace and residence of Nai Chan or I Chan, the half-brother of Khun Worawongsathirat (birth name Bun Si). When Khun Worawongsathirat became the usurper king of Ayutthaya in 1548, he appointed Nai Chan as the Upparat (viceroy). The Ayutthaya chronicles named him Nai Chan of Ban Maha Lok, he was a swordsmith by profession. At that time, Ban Khrua was known as Ban Maha Lok (บ้านมหาโลก, pronounced [bâːn mā.hǎː lôːk]), with Wat Maha Lok as its centre, this temple still exists today.[2] It is also believed that this place may have been the native land of Khun Worawongsathirat, who was once a royal Brahmin, and was also the place where his armed troops were gathered, which later played an important role in his rise to power.[2] Khun Worawongsathirat and Nai Chan, along with Lady Sisudachan, were believed to had descendants of the Uthong dynasty, which previously ruled Ayutthaya before being demoted by the Suphanaphum dynasty. They therefore conspired to plan to reclaim the throne from the Suphanaphum king. GeographyThe terrain is a lowland with the Pa Sak river crossing through it. Ban Khrua is approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) east of Ban Mo downtown and 25 km (15.5 mi) from Saraburi city. Ban Khrua has a total area of 11.83 km2.[1] AdministrationThe subdistrict is under the administration of Tha Lan Subdistrict Municipality. It is also divided into 25 administrative mubans (villages).[1]
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