Ban Dung

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Ban Dung
บ้านดุง
Ban Dung is located in Thailand
Ban Dung
Ban Dung
Location in Thailand
Coordinates: 17°41′55″N 103°15′40″E / 17.69861°N 103.26111°E / 17.69861; 103.26111
Country Thailand
ProvinceUdon Thani
DistrictBan Dung
Population
 (2017)
 • Total15,836
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postcode
41190[1]
Area code042

Ban Dung (Thai: บ้านดุง) is a town (Thesaban Mueang) in north-eastern Thailand and the local government seat of Ban Dung district (Amphoe) in the province of Udon Thani in the Isan region. As of 2017, it had a total population of 15,836 people.[2]

Education

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Numerous primary schools serve the area. High school education is provided by Bandung Wittaya School.[3]

Transport

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The town is adjacent to the intersection of Highway 2022 and Highway 2096. Local town transport is provided by Isan tuk-tuk style Samlor motor tricycle taxis. Regional and long distance bus services operate from the bus terminal.[4]

The nearest railway stations are in Nong Khai (83 km) and Udon Thani (81 km) and the nearest full-service airport is Udon Thani International Airport at 88 km.

References

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  1. ^ "Ban Dung, Udon Thani". Thailand Post Code. YouBianKu. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Population statistics 2017" (in Thai). Department of Provincial Administration. Retrieved 2020-10-08.,
  3. ^ "Bandung Wittaya School". Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Ban Dung Bus Station". Mapio. vivamapio. Retrieved 19 June 2022.