Amphoe Phanom Thuan
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Phanom Thuan is a district (Amphoe
) in the eastern part of Kanchanaburi Province
, central Thailand
.
At the Don Chedi Archaeological Site an excavation by the Fine Arts Department in 1982 recovered many human skeletons as well as elephant bones and swords. Thus this site might even have been the location of the famous battle of King Naresuan
against the Burmese crown-prince, most commonly assigned to the Don Chedi district
nearby.
The district Phanom Thuan was one of the first three districts of Kanchanaburi Province. It was at first named Nuea (northern) district as it covered the northern part of the province. When in 1831 King Rama III relocated the center of Kanchanaburi and readjusted its extend, Nuea district was renamed to Ban Thuan, covering the mountainous areas and the northward flowing river. In 1939 the district name was changed to Phanom Thuan.
, Tha Muang
, Bo Phloi
, Huai Krachao
of Kanchanaburi Province, U Thong
and Song Phi Nong
of Suphanburi Province
.
), which are further subdivided into 103 villages (muban
). There are four subdistrict municipalities (thesaban tambon) within the district. Phanom Thuan covers the central part of the subdistrict Phanom Tuan, Talat Khet the central of Rang Wai. The municipality Rang Wai covers the remaining parts of the subdistrict, and Nong Sarai the whole same-named tambon. There are further 6 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
Missing numbers now form the district Huai Krachao.
Amphoe
An amphoe is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as district, amphoe make up the provinces, and are analogous to a county seat...
) in the eastern part of Kanchanaburi Province
Kanchanaburi Province
- History :Archaeology found in Kanchanaburi dates back to the 4th century which proves of trade with surrounding countries even in that time. Very little is also historically known about the actual Khmer influence in Kanchanaburi but there is evidence of their occupation with Prasat Muang Singh –...
, central Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
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History
The area of Phanom Thuan was already occupied in prehistoric times. At the archaeological site of Ban Don Ta Phet many artifacts were found in a 4th century cemetery, which prove trade relations with India, Vietnam and the Philippines.At the Don Chedi Archaeological Site an excavation by the Fine Arts Department in 1982 recovered many human skeletons as well as elephant bones and swords. Thus this site might even have been the location of the famous battle of King Naresuan
Naresuan
Somdet Phra Naresuan Maharat or Somdet Phra Sanphet II was the King of the Ayutthaya kingdom from 1590 until his death in 1605. Naresuan was one of Siam's most revered monarchs as he was known for his campaigns to free Siam from Burmese rule...
against the Burmese crown-prince, most commonly assigned to the Don Chedi district
Amphoe Don Chedi
-Geography:Neighboring districts are Nong Ya Sai, Sam Chuk, Si Prachan, Mueang Suphanburi and U Thong, and in Kanchanaburi Province the district Lao Khwan.-History:...
nearby.
The district Phanom Thuan was one of the first three districts of Kanchanaburi Province. It was at first named Nuea (northern) district as it covered the northern part of the province. When in 1831 King Rama III relocated the center of Kanchanaburi and readjusted its extend, Nuea district was renamed to Ban Thuan, covering the mountainous areas and the northward flowing river. In 1939 the district name was changed to Phanom Thuan.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Tha MakaAmphoe Tha Maka
Tha Maka is the southeasternmost district of Kanchanaburi Province, central Thailand.-Geography:Neighboring districts are Tha Muang, Phanom Thuan of Kanchanaburi Province, Song Phi Nong of Suphanburi Province, Kamphaeng San of Nakhon Pathom Province, and Ban Pong of Ratchaburi Province.The...
, Tha Muang
Amphoe Tha Muang
Tha Muang is a district in the southern part of Kanchanaburi Province, central Thailand.-History:The district was established in 1898, the named Tai . Mr. Chom was the first head of district. Later people in the district moved southward to nearby Wat Si Loha Rat Bamrung then they changed the...
, Bo Phloi
Amphoe Bo Phloi
-History:The minor district Bo Phloi was created by splitting some part of Mueang Kanchanaburi district. It was upgraded to a full district on July 16 1963.-Geography:...
, Huai Krachao
Amphoe Huai Krachao
Huai Krachao is a district in the eastern part of Kanchanaburi Province, central Thailand.-History:Tambon Huai Krachao, Wang Phai, Sa Long Ruea and Don Salaep were separated from Phanon Thuan district and formed the minor district Huai Krachao on April 30, 1994...
of Kanchanaburi Province, U Thong
Amphoe U Thong
U Thong is the district in the western part of Suphanburi Province, central Thailand.-History:U Thong is an ancient city. Archaeologists found many pre-historic instruments and human skeletons in many parts of the district. It was one of the center cities of Dvaravati culture...
and Song Phi Nong
Amphoe Song Phi Nong
Song Phi Nong is the southernmost district of Suphanburi Province, central Thailand.-History:The district was established in 1896. In the past the area of the district included U Thong district...
of Suphanburi Province
Suphanburi Province
Suphan Buri is one of the central provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom and Kanchanaburi.- Etymology :...
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Administration
The district is subdivided into 8 subdistricts (tambonTambon
Tambon is a local government unit in Thailand. Below district and province , they form the third administrative subdivision level. As of the 2009 there are 7255 tambon, not including the 169 khwaeng of Bangkok, which are set at the same administrative level, thus every district contains 8-10 tambon...
), which are further subdivided into 103 villages (muban
Muban
Muban is the lowest administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as village, they are the subdivision of tambon. As of 2008, there are 74944 administrative villages in Thailand. As of the 1990 census, the average village consisted of 144 households or 746 persons.A muban does not...
). There are four subdistrict municipalities (thesaban tambon) within the district. Phanom Thuan covers the central part of the subdistrict Phanom Tuan, Talat Khet the central of Rang Wai. The municipality Rang Wai covers the remaining parts of the subdistrict, and Nong Sarai the whole same-named tambon. There are further 6 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai | Villages | Inh. Population A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals... |
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| 1. | Phanom Thuan | พนมทวน | 9 | 7,667 |
| 2. | Nong Rong | หนองโรง | 17 | 6,475 |
| 3. | Thung Samo | ทุ่งสมอ | 4 | 3,089 |
| 4. | Don Chedi | ดอนเจดีย์ | 8 | 4,839 |
| 5. | Phang Tru | พังตรุ | 20 | 9,315 |
| 6. | Rang Wai | รางหวาย | 23 | 11,249 |
| 11. | Nong Sarai | หนองสาหร่าย | 9 | 3,473 |
| 12. | Don Ta Phet | ดอนตาเพชร | 13 | 5,872 |
Missing numbers now form the district Huai Krachao.