District in Surin, Thailand
Samrong Thap (Thai: สำโรงทาบ, pronounced [sǎm.rōːŋ tʰâːp]) is a district (amphoe) in the eastern part of Surin province, northeastern Thailand.
History
The minor district (king amphoe) Samrong Thap was established on 1 September 1958. It was upgraded to a full district on 11 December 1959.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the southwest clockwise): Sikhoraphum, Sanom and Non Narai of Surin Province; Mueang Chan, Huai Thap Than and Prang Ku of Sisaket province.
Administration
The district is divided into 10 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 100 villages (mubans). Samrong Thap is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Samrong Thap and Nong Phai Lom. There are a further 10 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
No.
|
Name
|
Thai name
|
Villages
|
Pop.
|
1. |
Samrong Thap |
สำโรงทาบ |
12 |
6,900 |
|
2. |
Nong Phai Lom |
หนองไผ่ล้อม |
13 |
9,538 |
|
3. |
Kra-om |
กระออม |
9 |
4,780 |
|
4. |
Nong Ha |
หนองฮะ |
11 |
4,939 |
|
5. |
Si Suk |
ศรีสุข |
8 |
4,785 |
|
6. |
Ko Kaeo |
เกาะแก้ว |
11 |
5,301 |
|
7. |
Muen Si |
หมื่นศรี |
9 |
5,494 |
|
8. |
Samet |
เสม็จ |
8 |
3,608 |
|
9. |
Sano |
สะโน |
9 |
3,318 |
|
10. |
Pradu |
ประดู่ |
10 |
3,796 |
|
Notable people