# Bueng Phra

Bueng Phra (Thai: บึงพระ) is a subdistrict in the Mueang Phitsanulok District of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand. The area is urban and lowland area. In 2022, it had a population of 19,074 and 9,199 households.

## Geography

The topography of Bueng Phra subdistrict is fertile lowlands and is located in the lower northern part of Thailand. The subdistrict is bordered to the north by the city of Phitsanulok and Aranyik subdistrict, to the east by Wang Thong district, to the south by Wat Phrik subdistrict and to the west by Wat Chan subdistrict. Bueng Phra subdistrict lies in the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Nan river flows west of the subdistrict.

## History

The legend said that the boat carrying the Buddha image was wrecked. Therefore the villagers call that spot "Bueng Phra".
Bueng Phra Subdistrict Administrative Organization was established, published 30 January 1996 in Royal Thai Government Gazette, General Issue, Volume 113, Section 9 Ngor.

## Administration
### Central government

The administration of Bueng Phra subdistrict (tambon) is responsible for an area that covers 21,362 rai ~ 34.2 square kilometres (13.2 sq mi) and consists of ten administrative villages (muban), as of 2022: 19,074 people and 9,199 households.
| Village | English | Thai | People | Households |
| Moo1 | Ban Na Pho Daeng | บ้านนาโพธิ์แดง | 2,128 | 1,358 |
| Moo2 | Ban Nong Tom Noi | บ้านหนองตมน้อย | 2,122 | 827 |
| Moo3 | Ban Bueng Phra | บ้านบึงพระ | 1,498 | 748 |
| Moo4 | Ban Pak Lat Mai | บ้านปากลาดใหม่ | 1,254 | 482 |
| Moo5 | Ban Khlong Chan | บ้านคลองจันทร์ | 677 | 289 |
| Moo6 | Ban Nong Phai Lom | บ้านหนองไผ่ล้อม | 1,001 | 664 |
| Moo7 | Ban Dong Phikun | บ้านดงพิกุล | 2,185 | 1,343 |
| Moo8 | Ban Saphan Sie | บ้านสะพานที่สิ่ | 2,180 | 1,044 |
| Moo9 | Ban Na Pho Daeng | บ้านนาโพธิ์แดง | 3,542 | 1,459 |
| Moo10 | Ban Na Thong Phatthana | บ้านนาทองพัฒนา | 1,722 | 984 |

### Local government

Bueng Phra Subdistrict Administrative Organization - Bueng Phra SAO (Thai: องค์การบริหารตำบลบึงพระ, romanized: ongkan borihan suan tambon Bueng Phra) covers the whole Bueng Phra subdistrict.

## Temples

Bueng Phra subdistrict is home to the following active temples, where Theravada Buddhism is practised by local residents:
| Temple name | Thai | Location |
| Wat Bueng Phra | วัดบึงพระ | Moo2 |
| Wat Santiwan | วัดสันติวัน | Moo3 |
| Wat Sutha Wanaram | ลัดสุธาวนาราม | Moo4 |
| Wat Rat Sattharam | วัดราษฏร์ศรัทธาราม | Moo5 |
| Wat Nong Phai Lom | วัดหนองไผ่ว้อม | Moo6 |
| Wat Phikun Thong | ลัดพิกุลทอง | Moo7 |
| Wat Phikun Wararam | วัดพิกุลวราราม | Moo8 |

## Economy

Because the area is plain lowland with sandy soil and sandy loamy soil, it is suitable for farming and horticulture (kale, bok choy, lettuce, etc.). Retail and trading are mainly located along Phitsanulok-Bueng Phra road (1064).

## Education

* Bungphra Phitsanulok Commercial College - Moo1
* Wat Bueng Phra School - Moo2
* Wat Mai Rat Sattharam School - Moo5

## Healthcare

There is Bueng Phra health-promoting hospital in Ban Bueng Phra - Moo3.

## Transport
### Roads

* Highway 126 (Phitsanulok bypass road)
* National road 1064 (Phitsanulok-Bueng Phra)

### Freight rail transport

PTT Public Company Limited operates a crude oil depot adjacent to Bueng Phra railway station (Moo3). SRT runs several oil freight services from this railway station to Mae Nam railway station in Chong Nonsi Subdistrict, Yan Nawa District, Bangkok. In 2019, that was a total of 866,931 tonnes.

## Electricity

All households in Bueng Phra subdistrict have access to the electricity grid of Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).