Ban Tha is a small village located in the Chiang Mai province of northern Thailand. The population of the village is approximately 1,000 people, most of whom are engaged in agriculture, particularly rice cultivation. The village is situated in a valley, surrounded by hills and lush green forests, and is located about 20 kilometers southeast of the city of Chiang Mai.
The village is known for its traditional Lanna-style architecture, with many of the wooden houses and temples featuring intricate carvings and ornate decorations. The village is also home to several Buddhist temples, including Wat Ban Tha, which dates back to the 14th century.
The villagers are friendly and welcoming, and visitors to Ban Tha can experience the traditional way of life of the local people. The village has a lively market where visitors can buy fresh produce and handmade crafts, and there are several small restaurants and cafes serving traditional Thai cuisine.
Despite its small size, Ban Tha is an important cultural and historical center of the Chiang Mai province, and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the authentic culture and tradition of northern Thailand.
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Ban Tha is a populated place in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It has an elevation of 497 meters above sea level. It is also known as Ban Tha, ban tha, บ้านท่า. Information correct as at Saturday 21st January 2012.
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Name | Value |
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Id | 7505786 |
Name | Ban Tha |
Asciiname | Ban Tha |
Alternatenames | Ban Tha;ban tha;บ้านท่า |
Latitude | 19.73994 |
Longitude | 99.14278 |
Feature Class | P |
Feature Id | PPL |
Country Id | TH |
Cc2 | |
Admin1 Code | 02 |
Admin2 Code | |
Area Id | TH.02 |
District Id | TH.02. |
Admin3 Code | |
Admin4 Code | |
Population | 0 |
Elevation | 0 |
Dem | 497 |
Timezone Id | Asia/Bangkok |
Modification Date | 2012-01-21 |
What3words | checked.festered.terrific |
What3words Place | Fang, Chiang Mai |
Feature | populated place: a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
Timezone | Asia/Bangkok TH GMT 7.0 |
Country | Asia South-eastern Asia Thailand |