Chai Prakan (, ; , ) is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Chiang Mai province in northern Thailand.
Geography
Neighbouring districts are (from the south clockwise) Phrao, Chiang Dao, Fang of Chiang Mai Province and Mae Suai of Chiang Rai province.
The Khun Tan Range stretches from north to south along the eastern side of the district. The western tip of the district lies within the Daen Lao Range.
History The minor district (king amphoe) Chai Prakarn was created on 1 January 1988, when four tambons were split off from Fang District. It was upgraded to a full district on 4 July 1994.
Administration
Central administration Chai Prakan is divided into four sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 44 administrative villages (muban).
No. Name Thai Villages Pop.1.Pong Tam88,0322.Si Dong Yen1815,3293.Mae Thalop77,3144.Nong Bua1114,085
Local administration There are two sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambon) in the district: Chai Prakan (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Pong Tam and parts of sub-districts Si Dong Yen and Nong Bua. Nong Bua Subdistrict Municipality (Thai: ) consisting of parts of sub-district Nong Bua.
There are two sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: Si Dong Yen (Thai: ) consisting of parts of sub-district Si Dong Yen. Mae Thalop (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Mae Thalop.
References
External links amphoe.com