Bang Nok Khwaek


Bang Nok Khwaek is a tambon of Bang Khonthi District, Samut Songkhram Province, central Thailand.

History

Originally, this area was called "Ban Pho Ngam", but because there are many black-crowned night herons to live. The locals therefore changed the name to "Bang Nok Khwaek" like today, which means "place of black-crowned night herons". In addition, this species of bird is also used as a seal of the district.
Later, during World War II, the Imperial Japanese Army had bombed Bang Nok Khwaek Watergate, in order not to transfer oil through, but did not damage anything. This is believed to be a miracle from the local sacred Buddha image namely Luang Pho To that provides protection.

Geography

Most of the area consisting of lowlands along the Mae Klong River, thus making the soil fertile suitable for planting with rivers and khlongs flowing through. Most areas are orchards. Bang Nok Khwaek regarded as the northernmost part of the district.
Neighboring tambons are : Si Muen of Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi Province, Bang Khonthi, and Bang Yi Rong of its district, respectively.

Administration

The area is administered by the [|Subdistrict-municipality] Bang Nok Khwaek.
Bang Nok Khwaek also consists of seven mubans.

Sights

At present, Bang Nok Khwaek is well known as a tourist attraction in Samut Songkhram Province. There are many interesting places include: