District in Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand
Sai Thong Watthana (Thai: ทรายทองวัฒนา, pronounced [sāːj tʰɔ̄ːŋ wát.tʰā.nāː]) is a district (amphoe) of Kamphaeng Phet province, central Thailand.
Geography
Neighbouring districts are (from the south clockwise): Bueng Samakkhi, Khlong Khlung, and Sai Ngam of Kamphaeng Phet Province; and Sam Ngam of Phichit province.
History
The minor district (king amphoe) was established on 1 April 1992 by splitting off three tambons from Khlong Khlung district.[1] Originally named Thung Sai after the central tambon, it was renamed Sai Thong Watthana in 1995.[2] It was upgraded to a full district on 11 October 1997.[3]
Administration
Central administration
The district Sai Thong Watthana is subdivided into 3 subdistricts (Tambon), which are further subdivided into 38 administrative villages (Muban).
Local administration
There is one subdistrict municipality (Thesaban Tambon) in the district:
- Thung Sai (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลทุ่งทราย) consisting of the complete subdistrict Thung Sai.
There are 2 subdistrict administrative organizations (SAO) in the district:
- Thung Thong (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลทุ่งทอง) consisting of the complete subdistrict Thung Thong.
- Thawon Watthana (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลถาวรวัฒนา) consisting of the complete subdistrict Thawon Watthana.
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