Chulabhorn District


Chulabhorn is a district of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand.
The district was named in honour of Princess Chulabhorn, the youngest daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, on her 36th birthday.

History

The district was created on 7 March 1994 by merging the two tambons, Ban Khuan Mut and Ban Cha-uat of Cha-uat District and the four tambons Khuan Nong Khwa, Thung Pho, Na Mo Bun, and Sam Tambon of Ron Phibun District.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Ron Phibun, Cha-uat, and Thung Song.

Administration

Central administration

Chulabhorn is divided into six sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 30 administrative villages.

Local administration

There are five sub-district administrative organizations in the district:
  • Ban Cha-uat consisting of sub-districts Ban Khuan Mut and Ban Cha-uat.
  • Khuan Nong Khwa consisting of sub-district Khuan Nong Khwa.
  • Thung Pho consisting of sub-district Thung Pho.
  • Na Mo Bun consisting of sub-district Na Mo Bun.
  • Sam Tambon consisting of sub-district Sam Tambon.
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