Country Thailand Seat Mae Fa Luang Muban 77 | Province Chiang Rai Tambon 4 Time zone ICT (UTC+7) | |
 | ||
Mae Fa Luang (Thai: แม่ฟ้าหลวง; [mɛ̂ː fáː lǔaŋ]) is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.
Contents
History
The area of Mae Fa Luang was separated from Mae Chan district and created as a minor district (king amphoe) on 1 April 1992. Originally it comprised the three tambon, Thoet Thai, Mae Salong Nai, and Mae Salong Nok. The fourth sub-district, Mae Fa Luang, was created in 1996. The minor district was officially upgraded to a full district on 5 December 1996.
Etymology
The name Mae Fa Luang was given by Princess Mother Srinagarindra, who was commonly known as "Mae Fa Luang" (lit. Royal Mother from the sky) by the hill tribe people of the area.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Mae Sai, Mae Chan, and Mueang Chiang Rai of Chiang Rai Province and Mae Ai of Chiang Mai Province. To the northwest is the Shan State of Myanmar.
Central administration
The district Mae Fa Luang is subdivided into 4 subdistricts (Tambon), which are further subdivided into 77 administrative villages (Muban).
Local administration
There are 4 subdistrict administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: