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Ban Krang, Phitsanulok
Ban Krang (Thai: บ้านกร่าง) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. The area is urban and lowland area. In this subdistrict is Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, campus Phitsanulok. GeographyThe topography of Ban Krang subdistrict is fertile lowlands and uplands and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by Phai Kho Don and Chom Thong subdistricts, to the east by Phlai Chumphon subdistrict, to the south by Tha Thong subdistrict and to the west by Bang Rakam district.[2] Ban Krang subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows east of the subdistrict. HistoryBan Trang was the old name, because there were some very big trees. First people from Sukhothai (Tanot Thung Luang) came here to settle. Later, more people came from Sukhothai to sell food, belongings, utensils and pets. The farmers hang bells around the necks of the animals, to here the jingle all the time. This is how the name Ban Krang came about.[3] AdministrationCentral governmentThe administration of ฺBan Krang subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 46,188 rai ~ 73.9 square kilometres (28.5 sq mi) and consists of twelve administrative villages (muban). As of 2022: 12,800 people and 5,899 households.[5][1] 
Local governmentBan Krang Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Ban Krang SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลบ้านคร่าง, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Ban Krang) covers the whole Ban Krang subdistrict. TemplesBan Krang subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:[6]
EconomyThe economy of Ban Krang subdistrict depends on agriculture, retail, trading, civil service and state-owned enterprises.[7]
Education campus Phitsanulok Higher education
The following elementary/secondary schools are located in Bang Krang.[11] Primary/secondary education
HealthcareThere are Ban Krang and Laem Pho health-promoting hospitals in Moo3 and Moo9.[12] Transport
ElectricityAll households in Ban Krang subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).[13] WaterworksProvincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) supplied tap water to 5,327 households or 90 percent. CommunicationsAll households in Wat Phrik subdistrict have access to the fixed and mobile telephone network. References
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