Tha Chang district, Sing Buri

Tha Chang is a district in the southern part of Sing Buri province, central Thailand.

History

Three tambons of Phrom Buri district were separated to create the minor district Tha Chang in 1960. It was upgraded to a full district in 1963.

Geography

The Noi river is the main water resource of the district. It is a fertile river and has a wide river sand beach. The area was previously used to feed royal elephants.
Neighboring districts are Khai Bang Rachan, Mueang Sing Buri and Phrom Buri of Sing Buri Province, and Chaiyo and Pho Thong of Ang Thong province.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 4 subdistricts, which are further subdivided into 23 villages. Thon Samo is a subdistrict municipality which covers most of the tambon Thon Samo and Phikun Thong. There are further 2 Tambon administrative organizations.