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Last updated on August 6, 2026
The village headman (ผู้ใหญ่บ้าน), elected by the villagers of a muban (village) and confirmed by the district office. The phu yai ban is the lowest level of Thai administrative authority, responsible for maintaining public order, resolving minor local disputes, and witnessing certain civil transactions such as land-use rights and private loan agreements in rural areas.
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