Nong Suea district

Nong Suea is a district in the eastern part of Pathum Thani province, central Thailand.

Geography

Neighbouring districts are : Wang Noi of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province; Nong Khae and Wihan Daeng of Saraburi province; Ban Na and Ongkharak of Nakhon Nayok province; and Thanyaburi and Khlong Luang of Pathum Thani Province.

Toponymy

Within the district lies a pond that, in the past, attracted tigers descending from the mountains of neighbouring Saraburi and Nakhon Nayok to drink water. This led residents to name it "Nong Suea", which means "tiger pond."
Later, after the tigers had disappeared, a new kind of Suea appeared instead. Nong Suea became known as a hiding place for criminals.

Administration

The district is divided into seven subdistricts, which are further subdivided into 70 villages. Nong Suea itself has township status and covers part of tambon Nong Suea. There are seven Tambon Administrative Organizations.

Economy

The condition of Nong Suea at present, despite being more prosperous, but most of the area is still agricultural and wasteland. Most of the population subsist on agriculture.