Ban Laem district

Ban Laem is a district in the northeastern part of Phetchaburi province, western Thailand.

History

Originally, the area were Khwaeng Khun Chamnan and Phrommasan under Mueang Phetchaburi District. They were combined and upgraded to a full district in 1904.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Mueang Phetchaburi and Khao Yoi of Phetchaburi Province, Amphawa, Mueang [Samut Songkhram district|Mueang Samut Songkhram] of Samut Songkhram province and the Bay of Bangkok.

Administration

The district is divided into 10 sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 73 villages. There are two sub-district municipalities : Bang Tabun and Ban Laem. Ban Laem covers parts of tambon Ban Laem. Bang Tabun covers parts of tambon Bang Tabun and Bang Tabun Ok. There are a further nine tambon [administrative organization]s.