Ratchasan (, ) is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Chachoengsao province, central Thailand.
History The area of Ratchasan was separated from Phanom Sarakham district and became a minor district (king amphoe) on 16 February 1977. It was upgraded to a full district on 4 July 1994.
Geography Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise): Phanom Sarakham, Plaeng Yao, and Bang Khla of Chachoengsao Province; and Ban Sang of Prachinburi province.
The important water resource is the Khlong Tha Lat.
Administration
Central administration Ratchasan is divided into three sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 31 administrative villages (mubans).
No. Name Thai Villages Pop.1.Bang Kha62,1322.Mueang Mai93,1463.Dong Noi167,531
Local administration There are three sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: Bang Kha (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Bang Kha. Mueang Mai (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Mueang Mai. Dong Noi (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Dong Noi.
Economy Palmyrum is a local important industrial crop. Ratchasan is famous for its palm sap.
References
External links amphoe.com