Amphoe Chiang Saen
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| Province: | Chiang Rai |
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| Area: | 554.0 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 51,948 (2005) |
| Pop. density: | 99.2 inh./km² |
| Geocode: | 5708 |
| Postal code: | 57150 |
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Chiang Saen (Thai: เชียงแสน) is a district (Amphoe) in the northern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
[edit] History
Long an important city (Mueang) in Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Saen was sacked by King Kawila during the reign of Rama I as the city has been the Burmese base of operation in the preceding years. The city was deserted, while its inhabitants resettled in other Bangkok-allied Lanna cities such as Lampang and Chiang Mai. Severeal ancient ruins are found in the old cities, for example, Wat Pa Sak hosts a well preserved Lanna style 'Prathat'.
[edit] Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Chiang Khong, Doi Luang, Mae Chan, Mae Sai of Chiang Rai Province. To the north are Shan State of Myanmar and Bokeo provinces of Laos.
The area around the confluence of the Mekong with the Sop Ruak River is called the Golden Triangle. This boundary region with Laos and Myanmar is now a popular touristical area, with several casinos on the Burmese side.
[edit] Administration
The district is subdivided into 6 communes (tambon), which are further subdivided into 82 villages (muban). Wiang Chiang Saen is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Wiang. There are further 6 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. | |
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| 1. | Wiang | เวียง | 10 | 10,807 | |
| 2. | Pa Sak | ป่าสัก | 13 | 8,337 | |
| 3. | Ban Saeo | บ้านแซว | 15 | 11,444 | |
| 4. | Si Don Mun | ศรีดอนมูล | 14 | 8,120 | |
| 5. | Mae Ngoen | แม่เงิน | 12 | 8,463 | |
| 6. | Yonok | โยนก | 8 | 4,777 |
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| Amphoe of Chiang Rai |  |
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| Amphoe: |
Mueang Chiang Rai - Wiang Chai - Chiang Khong - Thoeng - Phan - Pa Daet - Mae Chan - Chiang Saen - Mae Sai - Mae Suai - Wiang Pa Pao - Phaya Mengrai - Wiang Kaen - Khun Tan - Mae Fa Luang - Mae Lao |
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| King Amphoe: | Wiang Chiang Rung - Doi Luang | ||
