Khun Yuam district


Khun Yuam is a district of Mae Hong Son province, northern Thailand.

History

Mueang Khun Yuam was made a district in 1910. Khun Det Pracharak was the first head of district.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Mueang Mae Hong Son of Mae Hong Son Province, Mae Chaem of Chiang Mai province, Mae La Noi of Mae Hong Son Province, and Kayah State of Myanmar.
The Yuam River and the Mae Surin Waterfall in Namtok Mae Surin National Park are in the district.

Administration

The district is divided into six sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 45 villages. Khun Yuam is also a township covering parts of tambon Khun Yuan. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations and two tambon administrations.