Khao Saming District

Khao Saming
เขาสมิง
—  Amphoe  —
Amphoe location in Trat Province
Coordinates:
Country  Thailand
Province Trat
Seat
Tambon
Muban
Amphoe established
Area
 • Total 679.2 km2 (262.2 sq mi)
Population (2000)
 • Total 40,499
 • Density 59.6/km2 (154.4/sq mi)
Time zone THA (UTC+7)
Postal code 23130
Geocode 2303

Khao Saming (Thai: เขาสมิง) is a district (Amphoe) in Trat Province, eastern Thailand.

History

The district was established in 1898, but its name and the location of the district office had changed several times in its history. At first named Si Bua Thong, then Thung Yai, it was finally renamed to Khao Saming when the district office was moved to Ban Tha Kathon in Tambon Khao Saming. The present district office building was opened on February 14, 2000.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Khlung of Chanthaburi province, Bo Rai, Mueang Trat, Laem Ngop of Trat Province.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 8 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 66 villages (muban). Two township (thesaban tambon) are located in the district - Saen Tung covers parts of the tambon Saen Tung, and Khao Saming covers parts of the tambon Khao Saming and Thung Nonsi. There are further 8 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

1. Khao Saming เขาสมิง
2. Saen Tung แสนตุ้ง
3. Wang Takhian วังตะเคียน
4. Tha Som ท่าโสม
5. Sato สะตอ
6. Pranit ประณีต
7. Thep Nimit เทพนิมิต
8. Thung Nonsi ทุ่งนนทรี