Amphoe Thai Charoen
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| Province: | Yasothon |
| Area: | 272.02 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 29,842 (2005) |
| Pop. density: | 109.7 inh./km² |
| Geocode: | 3509 |
| Postal code: | 35120 |
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Thai Charoen (Thai: ไทยเจริญ) is a district of Yasothon Province in northeastern Thailand.
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[edit] History
Thai Charoen, formerly a commune (tambon) of Loeng Nok Tha, was established as a minor district (king amphoe) on April 1, 1992, comprising 5 communes formerly of Loeng Nok Tha.
On October 11, 1997, Thai Charoen was raised to district (amphoe) status, becoming Yasothon's 9th and Thailand's 784th district.
[edit] Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Pa Tio, Kut Chum, Loeng Nok Tha, of Yasothon Province, Senangkhanikhom and Mueang Amnat Charoen of Amnat Charoen Province.
[edit] Economy
[edit] Primary occupations
- Rice farming
- Animal husbandry
- Sugarcane farming
[edit] Important products
- Jasmine rice
[edit] Administration
The district is subdivided into 5 communes (tambon), which comprise 48 villages (muban).
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[edit] District office
The Thai Charoen District Office is located at:
Khamtoei-Nakham Road
T. Thai Charoen
A. Thai Charoen
Yasothon 35120
[edit] District officers
The district officers (nai amphoe) of Thai Charoen:
- Mr. Nirat Ratna (นายนิราศ รัตนะ) November 17, 1997-November 19, 1999
- Mr. Narong Sombunsut (นายณรงค์ สมบูรณ์สุทธิ์) November 29, 1999-October 5, 2003
- Mr. Wichak Chinkhotphong (นายวิจักขณ์ ชินโคตพงษ์) October 6, 2003-October 31, 2004
- Mr. Buntham Loetsukhikasem (นายบุญธรรม เลิศสุขีเกษม) November 1, 2004-Present
[edit] Education
The secondary schools in Amphoe Thai Charoen are:
- Kham Toei Witthaya School (โรงเรียนคำเตยวิทยา)
- Nam Kham Witthaya School (โรงเรียนน้ำคำวิทยา)
[edit] External links
- ThaiCharoen.net (in Thai).
| Amphoe of Yasothon |  |
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| Amphoe: |
Mueang Yasothon - Sai Mun - Kut Chum - Kham Khuean Kaeo - Pa Tio - Maha Chana Chai - Kho Wang - Loeng Nok Tha - Thai Charoen |
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