Mae Suai ( th, แม่สรวย; ) is a district (''

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'') in the western part of Chiang Rai province, northern

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Geography

2014 Panorama Mae Suai district Khun Tan range

Neighboring districts are (from the northeast clockwise): Mueang Chiang Rai, Mae Lao, Phan, Wiang Pa Pao, Phrao, Chai Prakan,

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, and Mae Ai of

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. The

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stretches from north to south along the west side of the district. The

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, a tributary of the Lao River, gives its name to the district.

History

The district was created in 1905, when the districts Mueang Wiang Pa Pao and Mueang Phong were merged. Originally spelled แม่ซ่วย, the current spelling was adopted before 1917.

Administration

Central administration

The district Mae Suai is subdivided into 7 subdistricts (''

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''), which are further subdivided into 131 administrative villages (''

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'').

Local administration

There are 3 subdistrict municipalities (''

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'') in the district: * Mae Suai (Thai: ) consisting of parts of the subdistrict Mae Suai. * Chedi Luang (Thai: ) consisting of parts of the subdistrict Chedi Luang. * Wiang Suai (Thai: ) consisting of parts of the subdistrict Mae Suai. There are 6 subdistrict administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: * Pa Daet (Thai: ) consisting of the complete subdistrict Pa Daet. * Mae Phrik (Thai: ) consisting of the complete subdistrict Mae Phrik. * Si Thoi (Thai: ) consisting of the complete subdistrict Si Thoi. * Tha Ko (Thai: ) consisting of the complete subdistrict Tha Ko. * Wawi (Thai: ) consisting of the complete subdistrict Wawi. * Chedi Luang (Thai: ) consisting of parts of the subdistrict Chedi Luang.

References

External links

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