Country Thailand Postal code 23130 Area 679.2 km² Province Trat Province | Time zone THA (UTC+7) Geocode 2303 Population 40,499 (2000) | |
Khao Saming (Thai: เขาสมิง, [kʰǎw sā.mǐŋ]) is a district (Amphoe) in Trat Province, eastern Thailand.
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Map of Khao Saming District, Trat, Thailand
History
The district was established in 1898, but its name and the location of the district office had changed several times in its history. At first named Si Bua Thong, then Thung Yai, it was finally renamed to Khao Saming when the district office was moved to Ban Tha Kathon in Tambon Khao Saming. The present district office building was opened on February 14, 2000.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Khlung of Chanthaburi province, Bo Rai, Mueang Trat, Laem Ngop of Trat Province.
Administration
The district is subdivided into 8 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 66 villages (muban). Two township (thesaban tambon) are located in the district - Saen Tung covers parts of the tambon Saen Tung, and Khao Saming covers parts of the tambon Khao Saming and Thung Nonsi. There are further 8 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).