- Source: Mueang Chiang Rai district
Mueang Chiang Rai (Thai: เมืองเชียงราย, pronounced [mɯ̄aŋ tɕʰīaŋ rāːj]; Northern Thai: เมืองเจียงฮาย, pronounced [mɯ̄aŋ tɕīaŋ hāːj]) is the capital district (amphoe mueang) of Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the northwest clockwise) Mae Fa Luang, Mae Chan, Wiang Chiang Rung, Wiang Chai, Thoeng, Pa Daet, Phan, Mae Lao, Mae Suai of Chiang Rai Province and Mae Ai of Chiang Mai province.
The Phi Pan Nam Mountains dominate the landscape of the southern side of the district. The Kok River is an important water resource.
Administration
The district is divided into 16 subdistricts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 256 villages (mubans). The city (thesaban nakhon) Chiang Rai covers tambon Wiang and parts of Rop Wiang, San Sai, and Rim Kok. The township (thesaban tambon) San Sai covers parts of tambons San Sai, and Ban Du tambon Ban Du. There are a further 14 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
References
External links
Chiang Rai travel guide from Wikivoyage
amphoe.com (Thai)
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Mueang Chiang Rai district
- Chiang Rai
- Chiang Rai International Airport
- San Sai, Mueang Chiang Rai
- Wiang subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai
- Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Rai
- Kok River
- Phan district
- Pa O Don Chai
- Chiang Khong district
