Rai Khing Explained

Rai Khing
Native Name:Thai: ไร่ขิง
Settlement Type:Town Municipality
Pushpin Map:Bangkok Metropolitan Region#Thailand
Pushpin Label:Rai Khing
Pushpin Label Position:right
Coordinates:13.7393°N 100.2571°W
Named For:Ginger Farm
Subdivision Name:Thailand
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Nakhon Pathom
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Sam Phran
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Chamras Tangtrakultham
Leader Title2:Deputy Mayor
Leader Name2:Wannapha Ror Ritboon
Area Total Km2:25.4
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:33,549
Population Density Km2:1,320.83
Timezone:ICT
Utc Offset:+7
Postal Code Type:Postcode
Postal Code:73210
Area Code:(+66) 02
Area Code Type:Area code
Website:https://www.raikhing.go.th/index.php?p=1

Rai Khing (Thai: ไร่ขิง, in Thai pronounced as /râj kʰǐŋ/) is a tambon (subdistrict) of Sam Phran district, Nakhon Pathom province, western outskirts Bangkok.

History

Rai Khing is not known exactly how long this area has been in existence. It only know that there are Chinese who settled in the area because it was suitable for planting ginger. Ginger was widely cultivated in large numbers, hence the name "Rai Khing" (ginger farm) since then.

Famous local Buddhist temple, Wat Rai Khing, according to the history, it was built in 1851 during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV) and was named Wat Rai Khing, so it is assumed that Rai Khing subdistrict existed before the temple.

In the pre-1960s, Tha Chin water bus from Suphan Buri–Tha Tian in Bangkok also passed in front of the temple.

Geography

Rai Khing is considered to be the central part of the district with Tha Chin River (locally known as Nakhon Chai Si River) flows through the area. It is about 81NaN1 west of downtown Sam Phran and about 251NaN1 from downtown Nakhon Pathom.

It has a total area of approximately 25.4 km2 or approximately 15,875 rai. Most of the general characteristics are vast plains with fertile land, and have good irrigation conditions with Tha Chin River as the main water resource emptying through and can be branched into 20 tributaries. The general condition of all waterways can still be used for consumption such as farming.

The area is hemmed by other subdistricts (from north clockwise): Bang Krathuek and Bang Toei in its district, Krathum Lom in its district and Om Noi in Krathum Baen District of neighbouring Samut Sakhon Province, Om Yai and Tha Kham in its district, and Tha Talat with Song Khanong in its district, respectively.

Administration

The entire area of Rai Khing is governed by Rai Khing Municipality (เทศบาลเมืองไร่ขิง). It was promoted from the subdistrict municipality in 2008 and upgraded to a major town municipality in 2015.

Rai Khing also consists of 14 administrative muban (village).

No.NameThai
1.Ban Rai Khingบ้านไร่ขิง
2.Ban Raiบ้านไร่
3.Ban Khlong Maiบ้านคลองใหม่
4.Ban Khlong Manaoบ้านคลองมะนาว
5.Ban Khlong Bang Phraoบ้านคลองบางพร้าว
6.Ban Khlong Ta Junบ้านคลองตาจุ่น
7.Ban Pracha Ruam Jaiบ้านประชาร่วมใจ
8.Ban Khlong Phi Sueaบ้านคลองผีเสื้อ
9.Ban Khlong Wat Tha Phutบ้านคลองวัดท่าพูด
10.Ban Khlong Bang Sueบ้านคลองบางซื่อ
11.Ban Tha Kwianบ้านท่าเกวียน
12.Ban Khlong Changบ้านคลองฉาง
13.Ban Khlong Bang Yangบ้านคลองบางยาง
14.Ban Khlong Rang Toeiบ้านคลองรางเตย

The emblem of the town municipality shows Luang Phor Wat Rai Khing, the highly revered principal Buddha statue of Wat Rai Khing.

Its slogan is "Rai Khing's Smile and Happiness".[1]

Places

Local traditions

Transportation

Rai Khing is accessible by the main road, Phet Kasem (Highway 4), that runs through the south to the northwest near the area. The subdistrict is crossed by Phutthamonthon Sai 6 Road (Highway 3316) that runs along Tha Chin River meander in the northwest of the area.

Air-conditioned bus route 84 runs from Krung Thon Buri BTS Station in Bangkok to the destination at Wat Rai Khing. While air-conditioned bus route 556 runs from nearby Don Wai Market and terminates at Bobae in Bangkok, passed in front of Wat Rai Khing as well.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: เทศบาลเมืองไร่ขิง. Rai Khing Municipality. thai. Raikhing.go.th.
  2. Web site: Wat Rai Khing, Nakhon Pathom Province. Thailand Tourism Directory.
  3. Web site: งานเทศกาล ประเพณี. Festival and tradition. thai. Nkppao.go.th.
  4. Web site: เปิดงานฟื้นฟูวัฒนธรรมประเพณีไทยโบราณ "ลอยกระทง". Open the event to restore the ancient Thai culture "Loi Krathong". thai. Raikhing.go.th.
  5. Web site: Bus Lines. BMTA.