"(split from Udon Thani), and Amnat Charoen (split from Ubon Ratchathani). The newest province is Bueng Kan, which was split off from Nong Khai effective 23 March 2011. Provinces of Thailand The Provinces of Thailand are part of the government of Thailand that is divided into 76 provinces (, , ) proper and two special administrative areas (), one representing the capital Bangkok and another the city of Pattaya.. They are the primary local government units and are divided into amphoes (districts) and also act as juristic persons. Each province is led by a governor (ผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัด ""phu wa ratchakan changwat""),"
"22 provinces, which includes the following: Central Thailand, as defined by the four-region system, is divided into 26 provinces. Especially for statistical purposes these are divided into four groups: The eastern region is sometimes listed as a separate region distinct from central Thailand – sometimes only the four coastal provinces, sometimes the above list excluding Nakhon Nayok. None of these regions are actually administrative subdivision, they are only geographical or statistical groupings. In Thailand Central Thai are the ethnicity that is the dominant ethnic group and language standard for forming standard Thai, rather than the other ethnic peoples in Thailand"
"of Thai provinces into regions follow two major systems, in which Thailand is divided into either four or six regions. In the six-region system, commonly used in geographical studies, central Thailand extends from Sukhothai and Phitsanulok Provinces in the north to the provinces bordering the Gulf of Thailand in the south, excluding the mountainous provinces bordering Myanmar to the west and the coastal provinces of the east. The four-region system includes provinces only as far north as Chainat, Sing Buri, and Lopburi, and extends west and east to the borders of Myanmar and Cambodia. The central region is divided into"
"monthon). These provinces include Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom and Samut Sakhon. The name of each province's capital city (, mueang) is the same as that of the province. For example, the capital of Chiang Mai Province (""Changwat Chiang Mai"") is ""Mueang Chiang Mai"" or ""Chiang Mai"". Thai provinces are administrated by regions. The regions that Thailand uses to divide the provinces is the four-region division system. It divides the country into the four regions: Northern Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Central Thailand and Southern Thailand. Each region has its own different historical background, culture, language and people. In contrast"
"splendens"" species are native to Thailand and were first collected for fighting during the reign of King Rama III. Thailand Thailand () ( ), officially the Kingdom of Thailand and formerly known as Siam (), is a country at the center of the Southeast Asian Indochinese peninsula composed of 76 provinces. At and over 68 million people, Thailand is the world's 50th largest country by total area and the 21st-most-populous country. The capital and largest city is Bangkok, a special administrative area. Thailand is bordered to the north by Myanmar and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to"
"Thailand Thailand () ( ), officially the Kingdom of Thailand and formerly known as Siam (), is a country at the center of the Southeast Asian Indochinese peninsula composed of 76 provinces. At and over 68 million people, Thailand is the world's 50th largest country by total area and the 21st-most-populous country. The capital and largest city is Bangkok, a special administrative area. Thailand is bordered to the north by Myanmar and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and the"
"upper-central-region provinces: Kamphaeng Phet, Nakhon Sawan, Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Uthai Thani and Tak, bringing the total to 17 provinces. According to the six-region classification system established by the National Research Council of Thailand, the northern region includes the following provinces: Note: Populations as of 31 December 2011. Northern Thailand Northern Thailand is geographically characterised by several mountain ranges, which continue from the Shan Hills in bordering Myanmar to Laos, and the river valleys which cut through them. Though like most of Thailand, it has a tropical savanna climate, its relatively high elevation and latitude contribute to more pronounced seasonal"
"Thai Meteorological Department divides the country into six regions for meteorological purposes. It differs from the four-region system in that the east is regarded as a separate region, the south is divided into east and west coasts, and Nakhon Sawan and Uthai Thani are grouped in the central region. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) formerly used a five region system. It now divides the country into six regions for tourism purposes. Thailand's economic activities are concentrated in Bangkok and the central region. In 2013, the central region's gross regional product (GRP) contributed 40.9 percent to Thailand's GDP. Other regions"
"Regions of Thailand Thailand is variably divided into different sets of regions, the most notable of which are the six-region grouping used in geographic studies, and the four-region grouping consistent with the Monthon administrative regional grouping system formerly used by the Ministry of Interior. These regions are the largest subdivisions of the country. In contrast to the administrative divisions of the provinces of Thailand, the regions no longer have an administrative character, but are used for geographical, statistical, geological, meteorological, or touristic purposes. A six-region system is commonly used for geographical and scientific purposes. This system dates to 1935. It"
"Prince Damrong resigned in 1915, the whole country was divided into 19 monthon (including the area around Bangkok, which was under the responsibility of another ministry until 1922), with 72 provinces. In December 1915 King Vajiravudh announced the creation of regions (""phak""), each administered by a viceroy (""upparat""), to cover several monthon. Until 1922 four regions were established, however in 1925 they were dissolved again. At the same time several monthon were merged, in an attempt to streamline administration and reduce costs. The monthons were dissolved when Thailand transformed from an absolute monarchy into a constitutional monarchy in 1932, making"
"""The 78th Province"" of Thailand, because the city has the highest Thai population of any city outside of Thailand (roughly 100,000). Organization of the government of Thailand Thailand is a unitary state in Southeast Asia. The administrative services of the executive branch of the government are regulated by the ""National Government Organisation Act, BE 2534 (1991)"" (พระราชบัญญัติระเบียบบริหารราชการแผ่นดิน พ.ศ. 2534). Under this Act, the services are divided into three levels: central, provincial and local. The central government (ราชการส่วนกลาง) consists of ministries, bureaus, and departments (กระทรวงทบวงกรม ""krasuang tha-buang krom""). Each of the ministries (กระทรวง ""krasuang"") and bureaus (ทบวง ""tha-buang"") is led by"
"Amphoe An amphoe (sometimes also ""amphur"", , ) is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as ""district"". Amphoe make up the provinces, and are analogous to counties. The chief district officer is ""Nai Amphoe"" (). Amphoe are divided into tambons, (), or sub-districts. Altogether Thailand has 878 districts, not including the 50 districts of Bangkok which are called ""khet"" (เขต) since the Bangkok administrative reform of 1972. The number of amphoe in provinces varies, from only three in the smallest provinces, up to the 50 urban districts of Bangkok. Also the sizes and population of amphoe differ"
"while the ruler of Phrae went there on a horse. The provincial tree and provincial flower is the Orchid Tree (""Bauhinia variegata""). The province is divided into 15 districts (""amphoe""). These are further subdivided into 99 sub-districts (""tambons"") and 848 villages (""mubans""). Nan Province Nan (, ) is one of the northern provinces (""changwat"") of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from south clockwise): Uttaradit, Phrae, and Phayao. To the north and east it borders Sainyabuli of Laos. The province is in the remote Nan River valley, surrounded by forested mountains, the Phlueng Range in the western part and the Luang Prabang"
"was formalised in 1977 by the National Geographical Committee, which was appointed by the National Research Council. It divides the country into the following regions: The four-region system, used in some administrative and statistical contexts, and also as a loose cultural grouping, includes the western and eastern regions within the central region, while grouping the provinces of Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Phichit, Kamphaeng Phet, Phetchabun, Nakhon Sawan, and Uthai Thani in the northern region. This is also the regional system most commonly used on national television, when discussing the weather or regional events. It divides the country into the following regions: The"
"into Thailand has been developed since 2014. Buddhism is practiced by the majority of the population. Myanmar consists of fourteen provinces including seven states and seven divisions. Tanintharyi is one of the province of Myanmar, lies at the southern end of Myanmar. It is located close to the sea, a major part of its economy. The natural resources from this region, mostly the jewels are very popular not only in Myanmar but also in the globe. Since Tanintharyi is a region where agriculture can be achieved, agricultural products can also be found. Natural resources are plentiful in this region. Famous"
"Isan Isan (Isan/, ; also written as Isaan, Isarn, Issarn, Issan, Esan, or Esarn; from Pali ""īsāna"" or Sanskrit ईशान ""īśāna"" ""northeast"") consists of 20 provinces in the northeastern region of Thailand. Isan is Thailand's largest region, located on the Khorat Plateau, bordered by the Mekong River (along the border with Laos) to the north and east, by Cambodia to the southeast and the Sankamphaeng Range south of Nakhon Ratchasima. To the west it is separated from northern and central Thailand by the Phetchabun Mountains. Since the beginning of the 20th century, northeastern Thailand has been generally known as ""Isan"","
"movie in Thailand. The provincial tree is the Red Sandalwood Tree (""Adenanthera pavonina""). The province is subdivided into six districts (""amphoe""). The districts are further subdivided into 43 communes (""tambon"") and 363 villages (""muban""). Sing Buri Province Sing Buri (, ) is one of the central provinces (""changwat"") of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Nakhon Sawan, Lopburi, Ang Thong, Suphan Buri, and Chai Nat. The word ""sing"" originates from Sanskrit ""singh"" meaning ""lion"" and ""buri"", from Sanskrit ""puri"" meaning ""buri mueang"" ""fortified city"" or ""town"". Hence the literal translation is ""lion city"", sharing the same root as Singapore."
"then, another province, Bueng Kan, was incorporated, totalling twenty provinces. In addition, a military coup on 22 May 2014 led to severe state restrictions on all media and forms of expression. Thailand generally uses the metric system, but traditional units of measurement for land area are used, and imperial units of measurement are occasionally used for building materials, such as wood and plumbing fixtures. Years are numbered as B.E. (Buddhist Era) in educational settings, civil service, government, contracts, and newspaper datelines. However, in banking, and increasingly in industry and commerce, standard Western year (Christian or Common Era) counting is the"
"accounted for 10.9 percent (northeastern); 8.8 percent (northern); and 8.6 percent (southern). GRP per capita varied. The average GRP per capita of the central region was 280,734 baht, while that of the northeastern region was 74,532 baht. Regions of Thailand Thailand is variably divided into different sets of regions, the most notable of which are the six-region grouping used in geographic studies, and the four-region grouping consistent with the Monthon administrative regional grouping system formerly used by the Ministry of Interior. These regions are the largest subdivisions of the country. In contrast to the administrative divisions of the provinces of"
"with numerous elephants. In the background two piles of straw, trees, and clouds symbolizing the natural beauty of the province. The provincial flower and tree is the silk cotton tree (""Cochlospermum religiosum""). The province is divided into four districts (""amphoe""). The districts are further subdivided into 41 sub-districts (""tambon"") and 403 villages (""muban""). Nakhon Nayok Province Nakhon Nayok (, ) is one of the central provinces (""changwat"") of Thailand, established by the , which came into force as of 9 March 1946. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Saraburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao, and Pathum Thani. Nakhon Nayok is known"
"people, and as a second language by the 1.5 million speakers of Patani Malay and other ethnic groups such as the local Thai Chinese communities, Negritos, and other tribal groups. Central Thai native speak in Hat Yai and Bandon districts, however most speakers are also fluent or understand the Central Thai dialects. Usually the south is identified as 14 provinces (1 Nov 2008) Southern Thailand has around 8.734 million inhabitants and its population density is around . The bulk of the southern population relies on agriculture for 27 percent of its gross regional product in 2014. It is followed by"
"but approved by a referendum) was annulled by the 2014 coup-makers who run the country as a military dictatorship. Thailand has so far had seventeen Constitutions. Throughout, the basic structure of government has remained the same. The government of Thailand is composed of three branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judiciary. The system of government is modelled after the Westminster system. All branches of government are concentrated in Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand. Since May 2014 Thailand has been ruled by a military junta, the National Council for Peace and Order, which has partially repealed the 2007 constitution,"
"the workload of the regional headquarters, it resulted in greater efficiency and improved law enforcement. The Provincial Police Division is divided into 10 regions covering the 76 Provinces of Thailand except metropolitan Bangkok and the border areas: The RTP Police Education Bureau is responsible for training police personnel in the latest methods of law enforcement and the use of modern weapons. It operates the Royal Police Academy in Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province, for the officer corps, the detective training school at Bang Kaen, the Metropolitan Police Training School at Bang Kaen, and the Provincial Police training centers at"
"the city walls surmounted by diamonds, since the city name means ""diamond wall"" (from the shape of the ramparts of the old city wall). The provincial tree is the areca nut palm ""(Acacia catechu)"", and the provincial flower the bullet wood (""Mimusops elengi""). The province is divided into 11 districts (""amphoe""). These are further subdivided into 78 sub-districts (""tambon"") and 823 villages (""muban""). Kamphaeng Phet Province Kamphaeng Phet (, ) is a province (""changwat"") of Thailand in the upper center of the country. Neighbouring provinces are (from north clockwise) Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Phichit, Nakhon Sawan, and Tak. In Thai or Lao"
"is a royal symbol in Thailand, and it is depicted to remember the offering of a white elephant by Thammalangka, a ruler of Chiang Mai, to his overlord, King Rama II of Bangkok. The pavilion symbolizes that Buddhism prospered in Chiang Mai, especially when in 1477 the teachings of Buddha, the Tripitaka, were reviewed. The provincial flower and tree is the ""flame of the forest"" (""Butea monosperma""). The provincial slogan is ""In the shadow of Mount Doi Suthep, blessed with rice customs and traditions, beautiful wild flowers, magnificent Nakhon Phing"". Chiang Mai is subdivided into 25 districts (""amphoe""). The districts"
"The area was subdivided into 5 ""monthon"", which were installed to control the city states (""mueang""). Minor ""mueang"" were merged into larger ones, thus forming the present 14 provinces. With the Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909 the boundary to Malaysia was fixed. Kedah came under British control, while Pattani stayed with Siam. The main language is Southern Thai ( ), also known as Pak Thai or Dambro ( ), which is a southwestern Tai language spoken in the 14 changwat of southern Thailand as well as by small communities in the northernmost Malaysian states. It is spoken by roughly five million"
"to the administrative divisions of the Provinces of Thailand, Thailand is a Unitary state, the provincial Governors, district chiefs, and district clerks are appointed by the central government. The regions themselves do not have an administrative character, but are used for geographical, statistical, geological, meteorological or touristic purposes. Thailand controlled the Malay Peninsula as far south as Malacca in the 15th century and held much of the peninsula, including Temasek (Singapore), some of the Andaman Islands, and a colony on Java, but eventually contracted when the British used force to guarantee their suzerainty over the sultanate. Mostly the northern states"
"in the largest settlement of the district, to make it easily accessible to the majority of the population —one of the tasks of the amphoe is the civil registry, which makes the district the most important of the administrative levels for the Thai public. Amphoe An amphoe (sometimes also ""amphur"", , ) is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as ""district"". Amphoe make up the provinces, and are analogous to counties. The chief district officer is ""Nai Amphoe"" (). Amphoe are divided into tambons, (), or sub-districts. Altogether Thailand has 878 districts, not including the 50 districts"
"(""tambon"")/sub-districts and 1,328 villages (""muban""). There are two districts which have the same English name; however this is only because the different pronunciation and thus different spelling in Thai gets lost in romanization. Ayutthaya is unique among the provinces of Thailand in that the district of its seat of government is not called ""Mueang District [Ayutthaya]"", as the common scheme would suggest, but rather ""Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District"": Ayutthaya, on the central plains, is affected by three seasons: Ayutthaya is 76 kilometres north of Bangkok and boasts numerous ruins. Such ruins indicate that Ayutthaya was one of Indochina's most"
"gathered before going into battle against the enemy. The provincial flower is the Indian shot (""Canna indica""), and the finger banana is another provincial symbol. Chumphon is divided into eight districts (""amphoes""). These are further subdivided into 70 sub-districts (""tambons"") and 674 villages (""mubans""). Chumphon and Lang Suan are the two towns (""thesaban mueang""). There are a further 12 sub-district municipalities (""thesaban tambons""). The coffee-growing valley of Ban Panwal in Tha Sae District includes 178,283 rai of robusta coffee plantations. It produces more than 24 million tonnes a year. Chumphon Province contributes 60 percent of Thailand's total coffee production. Local"
"the central region. Sirikit Dam is on the Nan River in Uttaradit Province. The northeastern part is drained by rivers flowing into the Mekong basin, like the Kok and Ing. The four-region system includes the northern parts of the central plain as well as some mountainous areas bordering the western and the northeastern limits. The northern region, as defined by the National Geographical Committee in 1978, consists of nine provinces. Geographically the division, in conformance with the six-region system, includes most of the mountainous natural region of the Thai highlands. In the four-region classification system, northern Thailand gains the eight"
"Mai (10 MPs) Chiang Rai (8 MPs) Kamphaeng Phet (5 MPs) Lampang (5 MPs) Lamphun (3 MPs) Mae Hong Son (2 MPs) Nakhon Sawan (7 MPs) Nan (3 MPs) Phayao (3 MPs) Phetchabun (7 MPs) Phitsanulok Province (6 MPs) Phrae (3 MPs) Phichit (4 MPs) Sukhothai (4 MPs) Tak (3 MPs) Uttaradit (3 MPs) Central: 26 provinces, 95 seats Ang Thong (2 MPs) Ayutthaya (5 MPs) Chachoengsao (4 MPs) Chai Nat (2 MPs) Chanthaburi (3 MPs) Chon Buri (7 MPs) Kanchanaburi (5 MPs) Lop Buri (5 MPs) Nakhon Nayok (2 MPs) Nakhon Pathom (5 MPs) Nonthaburi (5 MPs) Pathum Thani"
"Provinces of Vietnam On the First Tier, Vietnam is divided into 58 provinces () and 5 municipalities (). Municipalities are the highest-ranked cities in Vietnam. Municipality are centrally-controlled cities and have special status equal to the provinces. The provinces are divided into Provincial Cities, Towns and Rural Districts as the Second Tier units. At the Third Tier, Provincial City and Town is divided into Ward and Commune, while Rural District is divided into Townships (thị trấn) and Communes. Vietnamese provinces are controlled by a People's Council (Hội Đồng Nhân Dân), elected by the inhabitants. The number of councilors varies from"