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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.

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.

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

Administration

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

Rabam is also divided into 19 mubans (villages).

Transportation

Highway 3438 is a main road.

References

  1. ^ 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. ^ "ระบบสารสนเทศเพื่อการบริหาร". stat.bora.dopa.go.th (in Thai).

External links

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