Khao Saming district


Khao Saming is a district in Trat province, eastern Thailand.

History

The district was established in 1898, but its name and the location of the district office has changed several times in its history. At first named Si Bua Thong, then Thung Yai, it was finally renamed Khao Saming when the district office was moved to Ban Tha Kathon in Tambon Khao Saming. The present district office building was opened on 14 February 2000.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Khlung of Chanthaburi province, Bo Rai, Mueang Trat, Laem Ngop of Trat Province.

Administration

The district is divided into eight sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 66 villages. Two townships are in the district: Saen Tung covers parts of the tambon Saen Tung, and Khao Saming covers parts of the tambon Khao Saming and Thung Nonsi. There are eight further tambon administrative organizations.