[1] The second element khung, (Thai: คุ้ง) means bend of watercourse.

The third element taphao, (Thai: ตะเภา) means a sailing ship.

The headman is an elected post, followed by appointment by the Ministry of the Interior.

They travel to Ban Khung Taphao School by bicycle or on foot.

Traditional ethnic clothing is no longer worn by villagers, other than for certain religious ceremonies.