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Samoeng (Thai: สะเมิง) is a district (Amphoe) of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.
[edit] Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Mae Taeng, Mae Rim, Hang Dong, Mae Wang, Mae Chaem of Chiang Mai Province and Pai of Mae Hong Son Province.
[edit] History
The district was originally created in 1902. At first it was a minor district (King Amphoe), which was upgraded to a full district in 1908.[1] 1938 it was again downgraded to a minor district,[2] and upgraded back to a full district 1958.[3]
[edit] Administration
The district is subdivided into 5 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 45 villages (muban). Samoeng Tai is a township (thesaban tambon), which covers parts of tambon Samoeng Tai. There are further 4 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. |
Name |
Thai name |
Villages |
Inh. |
| 1. |
Samoeng Tai |
สะเมิงใต้ |
11 |
5,366 |
|
| 2. |
Samoeng Nuea |
สะเมิงเหนือ |
6 |
3,426 |
|
| 3. |
Mae Sap |
แม่สาบ |
10 |
3,464 |
|
| 4. |
Bo Kaeo |
บ่อแก้ว |
10 |
7,135 |
|
| 5. |
Yang Moen |
ยั้งเมิน |
8 |
3,845 |
|
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