| Tham Rong | |
| Native Name: | Thai: ถ้ำรงค์ |
| Settlement Type: | Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) |
| Motto: | Elephant-Shaped Mount Tham Rong, Big Resin Trees, Crystal Clear Phetchaburi River, Renowned Luang Pho Thep, Big Black Buddha is Spiritual Anchor |
| Pushpin Label: | Tham Rong |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Phetchaburi |
| Coordinates: | 13.02°N 99.92°W |
| Named For: | Wat Tham Rong |
| Subdivision Name: | Thailand |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Phetchaburi |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Ban Lat |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Banphot Kamlaikaeo |
| Leader Title1: | Deputy Mayor |
| Leader Name1: | Samruay Dokrak |
| Leader Title2: | Deputy Mayor |
| Leader Name2: | Praphruek Phophuek |
| Leader Title3: | Secretary |
| Leader Name3: | Veerachart Chamnan |
| Area Total Km2: | 10.3 |
| Population Total: | 3,389 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | ICT |
| Utc Offset: | +7 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postcode |
| Postal Code: | 76150[1] |
| Area Code: | (+66) 02 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Website: | https://www.tamrong.go.th/public/ |
Tham Rong (Thai: ถ้ำรงค์, in Thai pronounced as /tʰâm rʰōŋ/) is a tambon (subdistrict) of Ban Lat District, Phetchaburi Province, western Thailand.
The name Tham Rong directly translated as "Rong cave". It is called after the local Buddhist temple of the same name, Wat Tham Rong, an ancient temple and local spiritual anchor. Near the temple is the cave called "Tham Luang Pho Dam" (ถ้ำหลวงพ่อดำ, in Thai pronounced as /tʰâm lǔəŋpʰɔ̂ːdām/; lit: "reverend father black cave"). The evidence inside proves this subdistrict has been existed for thousand years.[2]
Tham Rong was originally is in the area of Tamru. At that time, there were a total of 12 muban (village), later in 1979 there was a separation of Tam Rong from Tamru, with the Phetchaburi River as the boundary line.
Most of the terrain is a floodplain with low mountains and waterway running through every village. The Phetchaburi River flows through the western part. Therefore, it is suitable for agricultural activities, such as rice farming, fruit orchards, etc.
Tham Rong has a total area of 6438rai and is approximately 31NaN1 from the downtown Ban Lat.
Neighbouring subdistricts are (from the north clockwise): Rai Makham in its district, Tha Yang in Tha Yang District, Tamru in its district.[3]
The entire area of Tham Rong is under the administration of Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) Tham Rong (อบต.ถ้ำรงค์).
It also consists of six administrative villages.[4]
| No. | Name | Thai |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ban Tha Mafeung | บ้านท่ามะเฟือง |
| 2. | Ban Muang Ngam | บ้านม่วงงาม |
| 3. | Ban Tham Rong | บ้านถ้ำรงค์ |
| 4. | Ban Rai Sathon | บ้านไร่สะท้อน |
| 5. | Ban Don Thako | บ้านดอนตะโก |
| 6. | Ban Nong Chang Tai | บ้านหนองช้างตาย |
Tham Rong is promoted as a cultural and community attraction.
Asian palmyra palm is an important cash crop.