Chai Prakan district


Chai Prakan is a district in the northern part of Chiang Mai province in northern Thailand.

Geography

Neighbouring districts are Phrao, Chiang Dao, Fang of Chiang Mai Province and Mae Suai of Chiang Rai province.
The Khun Tan Range stretches from north to south along the eastern side of the district. The western tip of the district lies within the Daen Lao Range.

History

The minor district Chai Prakarn was created on 1 January 1988, when four tambons were split off from Fang District. It was upgraded to a full district on 4 July 1994.

Administration

Central administration

Chai Prakan is divided into four sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 44 administrative villages.
No.NameThaiVillagesPop.
1.Pong Tamปงตำ88,032
2.Si Dong Yenศรีดงเย็น1815,329
3.Mae Thalopแม่ทะลบ77,314
4.Nong Buaหนองบัว1114,085

Local administration

There are two sub-district municipalities in the district:
There are two sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district:
  • Si Dong Yen consisting of parts of sub-district Si Dong Yen.
  • Mae Thalop consisting of sub-district Mae Thalop.