Ban Mai () is a subdistrict municipality in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. In 2025 it had a population of 1,856 and 830 households.
Geography The topography of Ban Mai subdistrict municipality (thesaban tambon) is flat plains and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The municipality is bordered to the north by Wat Phrik subdistrict, to the east by Wat Phrik and Wang Nam Khu subdistricts, to the south by Wang Nam Khu subdistrict and to the west by Ngio Ngam and Wat Phrik subdistricts. Ban Mai municipality lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan River flows on the boundary of Wat Phrik and Ngio Ngam subdistricts.
History Originally, Ban Mai sanitation (sukhaphiban) encompassed parts of Wat Phrik and Wang Nam Khu subdistricts. The 1999 Act changed the status of sanitation to subdistrict municipality. On 24 February 1999 it was published in the Government Gazette, volume 116, section 9 Kor. This was effective from 25 May 1999. Since then, Ban Mai is no longer part of Wat Phrik and Wang Nam Khu subdistricts. There is no "Ban Mai subdistrict".
Administration Provincial government De facto there is no Ban Mai subdistrict in Mueang Phitsanulok district. Northern part falls under the administration of the Wang Nam Khu subdistrict, and southern part under the administration of the Wat Phrik subdistrict.
Local government The administration of Ban Mai subdistrict municipality () is responsible for an area that covers 943 rai ~ 150.9 hectares (372 acres) and as of 2025: 1,856 people and 830 households. The municipality is split into two districts (khet).
District Population Households Iso code Khet 1 829 373 TH-65010200 Khet 2 1,027 457 TH-65010400
There are five communities (chumchon), although not directly elected by the local citizens, that provide advice and recommendations to the municipality.
Community English Thai rai hectare acres Chumchon 1 Nong Mai Phatthana น้องใหม่พัฒนา 430 68.8 170 Chumchon 2 Arun Sawatdee อรุณสวัสดิ์ 239 38.2 94 Chumchon 3 Phithak Tham พิทักษ์ธรรม 160 25.6 63 Chumchon 4 Samakhkhee Tham สามัคคีธรรม 61 9.8 24 Chumchon 5 Ruam Tjai Phak ร่วมใจภักดิ์ 53 8.5 21
Temple Ban Mai subdistrict municipality is home to Wat Ban Mai, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:
Economy Most of the population worked in trade. trade - 50% agriculture - 20% general employee - 15% civil servants - 10% private business - 5%
Education The following schools are located in Ban Mai subdistrict municipality: Wat Ban Mai school Wat Bang Sai school
Healthcare There is Ban Mai health-promoting hospital.
Transport Roads National road 1063, Phitsanulok-Bang Krathum Railway There is Ban Mai railway station. In 2019 there were sold 13,356 tickets.
Electricity All households in Ban Mai municipality have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
Waterworks All households in Ban Mai municipality have access to the water network of Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).
Communications All households in Ban Mai municipality have access to the fixed and mobile telephone network.
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