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Amphoe Chaloem Phra Kiat
There are five ''amphoe'' (districts) named Chaloem Phra Kiat ( th, เฉลิมพระเกียรติ) in Thailand. All were created in 1996 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne, becoming effective on December 5, the birthday of the King. ''Chaloem Phra Kiat'' is an honorific way of addressing a member of the royal family. *Chaloem Phra Kiat district, Buriram, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Buriram province *Chaloem Phra Kiat district, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Nakhon Ratchasima province *Chaloem Phra Kiat district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Nakhon Si Thammarat province *Chaloem Phra Kiat district, Nan, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Nan province *Chaloem Phra Kiat district, Saraburi, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Saraburi province {{Set index article Districts of Thailand, Chaloem Phra Kiat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amphoe
An amphoe (sometimes also ''amphur'', th, อำเภอ, )—usually translated as "district"—is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Groups of ''amphoe'' or districts make up the provinces, and are analogous to counties. The chief district officer is ''Nai Amphoe'' (). ''Amphoe'' are divided into ''tambons'', ( th, ตำบล), or sub-districts. Altogether Thailand has 928 districts, including the 50 districts of Bangkok, which are called '' khet'' (เขต) since the Bangkok administrative reform of 1972. The number of districts in provinces varies, from only three in the smallest provinces, up to the 50 urban districts of Bangkok. Also the sizes and population of districts differ greatly. The smallest population is in Ko Kut ( Trat province) with just 2,042 citizens, while Mueang Samut Prakan ( Samut Prakan province) has 509,262 citizens. The ''khet'' of Bangkok have the smallest areas—Khet Samphanthawong is the smallest, with only 1.4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thailand
Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bordered to the north by Myanmar and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and the extremity of Myanmar. Thailand also shares maritime borders with Vietnam to the southeast, and Indonesia and India to the southwest. Bangkok is the nation's capital and largest city. Tai peoples migrated from southwestern China to mainland Southeast Asia from the 11th century. Indianised kingdoms such as the Mon, Khmer Empire and Malay states ruled the region, competing with Thai states such as the Kingdoms of Ngoenyang, Sukhothai, Lan Na and Ayutthaya, which also rivalled each other. European contact began in 1511 with a Portuguese diplomatic mission to Ayutthaya, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej ( th, ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช; ; ; (Sanskrit: ''bhūmi·bala atulya·teja'' - "might of the land, unparalleled brilliance"); 5 December 192713 October 2016), conferred with the title King Bhumibol the Great in 1987 (officially conferred by King Vajiralongkorn in 2019), was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri dynasty, titled Rama IX. Reigning since 9 June 1946, he was the world's longest-reigning current head of state from the death of Emperor Hirohito of Japan in 1989 until his own death in 2016, and is the third-longest verified reigning sovereign monarch in world history after King Louis XIV and Queen Elizabeth II, reigning for 70 years and 126 days. During his reign, he was served by a total of 30 prime ministers beginning with Pridi Banomyong and ending with Prayut Chan-o-cha. ''Forbes'' estimated Bhumibol's fortune – including property and investments managed by the Crown Property Bureau, a body that is neither private n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Buriram
Chaloem Phra Kiat ( th, เฉลิมพระเกียรติ, ) is a district ('' amphoe'') of Buriram province, northeastern Thailand. History The district was created on 5 December 1996, together with four other districts and renamed Chaloem Phra Kiat in celebration of the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's ascension to the throne. The district was composed of the ''tambons'' Charoen Suk, Ta Pek and Isan Khet of Nang Rong district and ''tambon'' Thawon and Yai Yaem Watthana of Lahan Sai district Lahan Sai ( th, ละหานทราย, ) is a district (''amphoe'') in the southern part of Buriram province, northeastern Thailand. History Lahan Sai area was originally part of Nang Rong district. The area was fertile and covered by dens .... Geography Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Prakhon Chai district, Prakhon Chai, Lahan Sai district, Lahan Sai and Nang Rong district, Nang Rong. Motto The Chaloem Phra Kiat District's motto is " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Nakhon Ratchasima
Chaloem Phra Kiat ( th, เฉลิมพระเกียรติ, ) is a district (''amphoe'') in the eastern part of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand. History Five ''tambons'' were separated from Chakkarat district to create the new district on 5 December 1996. It was one of five districts named ''Chaloem Phra Kiat'' created on the same date to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ascension to the throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). Geography Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise): Non Sung, Chakkarat, Chok Chai and Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima. Administration The district is divided into five subdistricts (''tambons''). The township (''thesaban tambon'') of Tha Chang covers parts of ''tambons'' Tha Chang and Chang Thong. See also *Nakhon Ratchasima Airport Nakhon Ratchasima Airport ( th, ท่าอากาศยานนครราชสีมา) , is a domestic airport serving Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Nakhon Si Thammarat
Chaloem Phra Kiat ( th, เฉลิมพระเกียรติ, ) is a district (''amphoe'') of Nakhon Si Thammarat province, southern Thailand. History The district was created on 5 December 1996, together with four other districts named ''Chaloem Phra Kiat'' in celebration of the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne. The district was composed of three ''tambons'': Chian Khao, Don Tro, and Suan Luang of Chian Yai district and ''tambon'' Thang Phun from Ron Phibun. Geography Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Phra Phrom, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pak Phanang, Chian Yai, Cha-uat, and Ron Phibun. Administration The district is divided into four sub-districts (''tambons''), which are further subdivided into 37 villages (''mubans''). There are no municipal (''thesaban Thesaban ( th, เทศบาล, , ) are the municipalities of Thailand. There are three levels of municipalities: city, town, and sub-district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Nan
Chaloem Phra Kiat ( th, เฉลิมพระเกียรติ, ) is a district (''amphoe'') of Nan province, northern Thailand. History The district was created on 5 December 1996, together with four other districts named ''Chaloem Phra Kiat'' in celebration of the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's ascension to the throne. The area of the district was created from two districts. ''Tambon'' Huai Kon was previously part of Thung Chang district, while Khun Nan came from Bo Kluea district. Geography Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Bo Kluea, Pua, and Thung Chang. To the north and east is Xaignabouli province of Laos with an international border crossing at Huay Kon/Muang Ngeun. The district is in the Luang Prabang Range mountain area of the Thai highlands.ดร.กระมล ทองธรรมชาติ และคณะ, สังคมศึกษา ศาสนาและวัฒนธรรม ม.1, สำนัก ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Saraburi
Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Saraburi ( th, เฉลิมพระเกียรติ, ) is a district (''amphoe'') in the northern part of Saraburi province, central Thailand. History ''Tambons'' Huai Bong, Ban Keng, Khao Din Phatthana, Phu Khae, and Na Phra Lan were separated from Mueang Saraburi district to create the new district on 5 December 1996, as one of five districts named Chaloem Phra Kiat commemorating the 50th anniversary of the ascension to the throne of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). This area was selected because there is a royal project in the district at Wat Mongkhon Chaiphatthana managed by the Chaiphatthana Foundation. Geography Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Phattana Nikhom of Lopburi province, Kaeng Khoi, Mueang Saraburi, Sao Hai and Phra Phutthabat of Saraburi Province. Administration The district is divided into six sub-districts (''tambons''), which are further subdivided into 51 villages (''mubans''). Na Phra Lan has t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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