Mae Charim District


Mae Charim is a district in the eastern part of Nan Province, northern Thailand.

History

Mae Charim was originally known as Bowa. The minor district Mae Charim was established on 1 October 1969 with the three tambons Phong, Nong Daeng, and Mo Mueang split off from Mueang Nan District. It was upgraded to a full district on 12 April 1977.

Geography

Neighboring districts are from the southwest clockwise Wiang Sa, Phu Phiang, Santi Suk and Bo Kluea of Nan Province. To the east is the Xaignabouli Province of Laos.
The district is in the Luang Prabang Range mountain area of the Thai highlands.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 38 villages. Nong Daeng is a township covering parts of the tambon Nong Daeng and Mo Mueang. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations.
The missing number 1 refers to tambon Phong which is now part of Santi Suk District.