Si Nakhon district

Si Nakhon is a district of Sukhothai province, in the lower northern region of Thailand. It may also be spelled Sri Nakhon. The Thai name comes from Sanskrit language sri and nagar, making the name a cognate with Srinagar in India.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Sawankhalok and Si Satchanalai of Sukhothai Province, and Tron and Phichai of Uttaradit province.

History

The minor district Si Nakhon was established on 20 January 1976, then consisting of the two tambons: Si Sakhon and Nakhon Doet of Sawankhalok district. It was upgraded to a full district on 13 July 1981.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 49 villages. The township Si Nakhon covers parts of tambon Si Nakhon. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations.