Amphoe Chiang Saen

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Chiang Saen
เชียงแสน
Statistics
Province: Chiang Rai
District office: Wiang
20°16′30″N, 100°5′18″E
Area: 554.0 km²
Inhabitants: 51,948 (2005)
Pop. density: 99.2 inh./km²
Geocode: 5708
Postal code: 57150
Map
Map of Chiang Rai, Thailand highlighting Chiang Saen

Chiang Saen (Thai: เชียงแสน) is a district (Amphoe) in the northern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.

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[edit] History

Wat Pa Sak
Wat Pa Sak

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. Several ancient ruins are found in the old cities, for example, Wat Pa Sak hosts a well preserved Lanna style 'Prathat'.

The Mueang was converted into a district at the beginning of the 20th century, with an additional minor district (King Amphoe) also named Chiang Saen covering the central area. The minor district was abolished in 1925.[1] The minor district was recreated two years laters, then named Chiang Saen Luang (เชียงแสนหลวง).[2] In 1939 the minor district was renamed to Chiang Saen, while the former district Chiang Saen became Mae Chan.[3] The minor district was upgraded to a full district on April 6 1957.[4]

[edit] Geography

The Golden Triangle in Amphoe Chiang Saen
The Golden Triangle in Amphoe Chiang Saen

Neighbouring 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 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 subdistricts (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.
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

[edit] References

  1. ^ "แจ้งความกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง ยุบกิ่งเชียงแสนเข้ารวมกับอำเภอเชียงแสนจังหวัดเชียงราย" (in Thai) (October 4 1925). Royal Gazette 42 (0 ง): 2159. 
  2. ^ "แจ้งความกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง ตั้งกิ่งอำเภอเชียงแสนหลวง" (in Thai) (July 17 1927). Royal Gazette 44 (0 ง): 1232. 
  3. ^ "พระราชกฤษฎีกาเปลี่ยนนามอำเภอ กิ่งอำเภอ และตำบลบางแห่ง พุทธศักราช ๒๔๘๒" (in Thai) (April 17 1939). Royal Gazette 56 (0 ก): 354–364. 
  4. ^ "พระราชกฤษฎีกาตั้งอำเภอเชียงแสน พ.ศ. ๒๕๐๐" (in Thai) (April 6 1957). Royal Gazette 74 (36 ก): 565–567. 

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