Saen Hai
Saen Hai
แสนไห | |
|---|---|
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Chiang Mai |
| District | Wiang Haeng |
| Population (2005) | |
• Total | 3,488 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Saen Hai (Thai: แสนไห, pronounced [sɛ̌ːn hǎj]) is a tambon (subdistrict) of Wiang Haeng District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.[1] In 2005 it had a population of 3,488 people. The tambon contains five villages.
Toponymy
The word "Saen Hai" literally means "hundred thousand cries" — or alternatively, "hundred thousand jars." The name derives from Phra Borom That Saen Hai, an ancient local cetiya (Buddhist reliquary), located in the adjoining area of Mueang Haeng.
According to local legend, King Naresuan once rested his armies here and ordered a pool built at the foot of the hill for himself and his war elephants. It is said that he died at this site at the age of 50. When the public learned of his death, hundreds of thousands of people wept — hence the name.
However, this story has not been officially recognized by mainstream historians.[2]
Geography
Saen Hai can be considered as a west part of the district. The terrain is shaped like a plow along the length of north to south, with a total area of approximately 22 km2 (13,750 rai).
Adjoining areas are (from the northeast clockwise): Myanmar, Piang Luang in its district, Mueang Haeng and Ban Na Mon of Mueang Haeng in its district.[1]
Administration
The whole area of the tambon is covered by the subdistrict municipality (Thesaban Tambon) Saen Hai (เทศบาลตำบลแสนไห).
The tambon also consists of five administrative mubans (village).
| No. | Name | Thai |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ban San Duangdi | บ้านสันดวงดี |
| 2. | Ban Sam Pu | บ้านสามปู |
| 3. | Ban Muang Pok | บ้านม่วงป๊อก |
| 4. | Ban Maha That | บ้านมหาธาตุ |
| 5. | Ban Pang Po | บ้านปางป๋อ |
Transportation
Saen Hai is about 5 km (3 mi) from Wiang Haeng District Office via Mae Cha–Piang Luang Road.
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19°37′36″N 98°37′47″E / 19.6267°N 98.6296°E