Country Thailand Time zone ICT (UTC+7) Geocode 5718 Population 19,356 (2005) | Seat Pong Noi Postal code 57110 Area 223 km² Province Chiang Rai Province | |
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Doi Luang (Thai: ดอยหลวง; [dɔ̄ːj lǔaŋ]) is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
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Map of Doi Luang District, Chiang Rai, Thailand
History
The area of Doi Luang was separated from Mae Chan District and established as a minor district (king amphoe) on 15 July 1996.
On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts. With publication in the Royal Gazette on 24 August, the upgrade became official.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Chiang Saen, Chiang Khong, Wiang Chiang Rung, and Mae Chan.
Administration
The district is divided into three sub-districts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 31 villages (muban). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas, and three tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
References
Doi Luang District Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA