Sai Thong Watthana district


Sai Thong Watthana is a district of Kamphaeng Phet province, central Thailand.

Geography

Neighbouring districts are : Bueng Samakkhi, Khlong Khlung, and Sai Ngam of Kamphaeng Phet Province; and Sam Ngam of Phichit province.

History

The minor district was established on 1 April 1992 by splitting off three tambons from Khlong Khlung district. Originally named Thung Sai after the central tambon, it was renamed Sai Thong Watthana in 1995. It was upgraded to a full district on 11 October 1997.

Administration

Central administration

The district Sai Thong Watthana is subdivided into 3 subdistricts, which are further subdivided into 38 administrative villages.
No.NameThaiVillagesPop.
1.Thung Saiทุ่งทราย179,509
2.Thung Thongทุ่งทอง117,268
3.Thawon Watthanaถาวรวัฒนา106,632

Local administration

There is one subdistrict municipality in the district:
There are 2 subdistrict administrative organizations (SAO) in the district:
  • Thung Thong consisting of the complete subdistrict Thung Thong.
  • Thawon Watthana consisting of the complete subdistrict Thawon Watthana.