Amphoe Nong Ya Sai

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Nong Ya Sai
หนองหญ้าไซ
Statistics
Province: Suphanburi
Area: 420.2 km²
Inhabitants: 49,894 (2000)
Pop. density: 118.7 inh./km²
Geocode: 7210
Postal code: 72240
Map
Map of Suphanburi, Thailand highlighting Nong Ya Sai

Nong Ya Sai (Thai: หนองหญ้าไซ) is a district (Amphoe) in the western part of Suphanburi Province, central Thailand.

[edit] History

The area of the district was separated from Sam Chuk district and made a minor district (King Amphoe) in 1983. It was officially upgraded to a full district in 1990.

[edit] Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Dan Chang, Doem Bang Nang Buat, Sam Chuk and Don Chedi of Suphanburi Province, and Lao Khwan of Kanchanaburi Province

[edit] Administration

The district is subdivided into 6 communes (tambon). Nong Ya Sai is also a township (thesaban tambon), which covers parts of the tambon Nong Ya Sai.

1. Nong Yasai หนองหญ้าไซ
2. Nong Rat Wat หนองราชวัตร
3. Nong Pho หนองโพธิ์
4. Chaeng Ngam แจงงาม
5. Nong Kham หนองขาม
6. Thap Luang ทัพหลวง


Amphoe of Suphanburi Seal of Suphanburi
Amphoe:

Mueang Suphan Buri - Doem Bang Nang Buat - Dan Chang - Bang Pla Ma - Si Prachan - Don Chedi - Song Phi Nong - Sam Chuk - U Thong - Nong Ya Sai