View of Rabam

Rabam (Thai: ระบำ) is a tambon (subdistrict) of Lan Sak district, Uthai Thani province, central Thailand.

Toponymy & geography

Rabam is the name comes from a mountain called "Nangram" (นางรำ). However, when the name of the subdistrict was established, the folks felt that it was not sweetly. So the name was changed to Rabam, which has a similar pronunciation.

The area is the forest margin of Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO-certified World Heritage site known for its rich biodiversity.

Tabsalao Reservoir is a main water resource and also a landmark, an abundant fishing ground with breathtaking landscapes where elephants, gaurs, deer and various bird species are commonly spotted foraging.[1]

Demography

The majority of the population is immigrants from all over the region. Some people come from Prachinburi province. Because of the abundance of the area.[1]

In late 2022, it had a total population of 13,548 people.[2]

Administration

The whole area of the subdistrict is covered by Rabam Subdistrict Administrative Organization (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลระบำ).

Rabam is also divided into 19 mubans (villages).[2]

Transportation

Highway 3438 is a main road.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Pages 20–35, Conservation at Lan Sak's Forest Fringes by Tokool Komarakul Na Nakhon. Osotho, Vol. 64 Issue 5 (December 2023) (in Thai)
  2. 1 2 "ระบบสารสนเทศเพื่อการบริหาร". stat.bora.dopa.go.th (in Thai).

15°33′00″N 99°26′47″E / 15.550033°N 99.446372°E / 15.550033; 99.446372

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