Thai municipal changes

Meeting 59/2010

2010-11-11T15:00:00.009+07:00

Meeting number 59 from November 11 2010.

The boundaries of Ban Suan town (เทศบาลเมืองบ้านสวน), Mueang district, Chonburi province are defined contradictory. The decision on this issue was moved to a later meeting to allow collecting more facts first.

Meeting 57/2010

2010-11-04T15:00:00.000+07:00

Meeting number 57 from November 4 2010 with an area change from a TAO to a municipality.

Wiang TAO (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลเวียง), Thoeng district, Chiang Rai province to transfer Mu 2, 14 and 20, and parts of Mu 1 and 15 to the subdistrict municipality Wiang Thoeng (เทศบาลตำบลเวียงเทิง).

Meeting 54/2010

2010-10-21T14:00:00.001+07:00

Meeting number 54 from October 21 2010.

TAO Wang Nam Yen and Wang Nam Yen subdistrict municipality, Wang Nam Yen district, Sa Kaeo province are merged together by abolishing the TAO and enlarging the municipality. Additionally, the newly enlarged municipality is upgraded from subdistrict municipality to a town, thus now named Wang Nam Yen town (เทศบาลเมืองวังน้ำเย็น). The merge was already discussed in meeting 43 of board 1, however the upgrade is a new item on the agenda.

Meeting 52/2010

2010-10-14T14:00:00.000+07:00

Meeting number 52 from October 14 2010 with one TAO upgraded to a subdistrict municipality.

Kong Khwai (เทศบาลตำบลกองควาย), Mueang Nan district, Nan province. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 8.54 km², 12 villages and 5,583 citizen.

Meeting 40/2010

2010-08-11T13:30:00.002+07:00

Meeting number 40 from August 11 with four local government units being renamed.

Samrong Tai town (เทศบาลเมืองสำโรงใต้), Phra Pradaeng district, Samut Prakan province renamed to Pu Chao Saming Phrai (เทศบาลเมืองปู่เจ้าสมิงพราย). Reason given is the fact that the subdistrict Samrong Tai is only one of five subdistricts covered by the municipality, so to create more unity within the municipality a new name fitting for the whole area was selected. Pu Chao Saming Phrai was the name of the first fort at the mouth of the Chao Phraya river. The name change was already approved by the board responsible for name changes in its meeting on August 10.
Sattahip subdistrict municipality (เทศบาลตำบลสัตหีบ), Sattahip district, Chonburi province renamed to Khet Udom Sak (เทศบาลตำบลเขตรอุดมศักดิ์). It was the name originally planned when the TAO Sattahip was upgraded (except now a silent ร was added), but at that time it was found that the wasn't possible because they lacked permission by the grandson of Prince of Chumphon to use the name. Apparently it was now granted.
TAO Song Hong (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลสองห้อง), Mueang Nong Khai district, Nong Khai to be renamed to Pho Sawang (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลโพนสว่าง) in accordance to the rename of the subdistrict earlier this year.
TAO Song Hong (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลสวก), Mueang Nan district, Nan to be renamed to Pho Sawang (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลบ่อสวก) in accordance to the rename of the subdistrict earlier this year.

Meeting 43/2010 (Board 1)

2010-08-09T09:00:00.015+07:00

Meeting number 43 of board 1 from August 9 2010 with one TAO and municipality adjusting their boundaries and one TAO to be merged into a municipality.

TAO Khao Noi (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลเขาน้อย), Pran Buri district, Prachuap Khiri Khan, turns over the remaining non-municipal area of Village 1 to the subdistrict municipality Pran Buri (เทศบาลตำบลปราณบุรี)
TAO Wang Nam Yen (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลวังน้ำเย็น) to be abolished and merged into the subdistrict municipality Wang Nam Yen (เทศบาลตำบลวังน้ำเย็น).

Meeting 34/2010

2010-07-21T13:30:00.020+07:00

Meeting number 34 from July 21 2010 with one TAO upgraded to a subdistrict municipality.

Bu Kraeng (เทศบาลตำบลบุแกรง), Chom Phra district, Surin province, effective October 27 2010. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 48 km², 15 villages and 7,831 citizen.

Meeting 32/2010

2010-07-14T14:30:00.014+07:00

Meeting number 32 from July 14 2010 with one TAO upgraded to a subdistrict municipality.

Thung Khli (เทศบาลตำบลทุ่งคลี), Doem Bang Nang Buat district, Suphanburi province, no effective date given. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 44.40 km², 8 villages and 5,618 citizen.

Meeting 27/2010

2010-06-16T13:30:00.017+07:00

Meeting number 27 from June 16 2010 with one subdistrict municipality upgraded to a town municipality.

Ton Pao, Sam Kamphaeng district, Chiang Mai province upgraded to town municipality (เทศบาลเมืองต้นเปา) effective October 22 2010. The municipality was created in 1999 when the sanitary district Ton Pao was upgraded; it covers 15.36 km² and 12,452 citizen.

Meeting 26/2010

2010-06-09T13:30:00.023+07:00

Meeting number 26 from June 9 2010 with one TAO upgraded to a subdistrict municipality.

Du Tai, Mueang Nan district, Nan province upgraded to subdistrict municipality (เทศบาลตำบลดู่ใต้). The TAO was created in 1996, covers 25 km², 15 villages and 8,214 citizen.

Meeting 25/2010

2010-06-03T09:00:00.019+07:00

Meeting number 25 from June 3 2010 with two municipalities adjusting their boundaries.

San Phranet subdistrict municipality (เทศบาลตำบลสันพระเนตร) and San Na Meng subdistrict municipality (เทศบาลตำบลสันนาเม็ง), San Sai district, Chiang Mai province, adjusting their boundaries.

Meeting 23/2010

2010-04-29T09:00:00.011+07:00

Meeting number 23 from April 29 2010 with three name changes of local government units.

TAO Khok Tun (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลโคกตูม), Nong Khae district, Saraburi province renamed to Khok Tun-Phon Thong (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลโคกตูม-โพนทอง).
TAO Ban Paen (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลบ้านแป้น), Mueang Lamphun district, Lamphun province renamed to Tha Chiang Thong (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลท่าเชียงทอง).
Subdistrict municipality Kayuboko (เทศบาลตำบลกายูบอเกาะ), Raman district, Yala province renamed to Mueang Raman (เทศบาลตำบลเมืองรามันห์).

Meeting 21/2010

2010-04-22T09:00:00.009+07:00

Meeting number 21 from April 22 2010 with one municipality upgrade.

Subdistrict municipality Laem Chabang, Chonburi upgraded to a city municipality (เทศบาลนครแหลมฉบัง), effective April 24.

Meeting 18/2010

2010-04-07T13:30:00.003+07:00

Meeting number 18 from April 7 2010 with one change of municipal areas.

Separating some area from Ban Luang subdistrict municipality (เทศบาลตำบลบ้านหลวง) and reassign it to Chom Thong municipality (เทศบาลตำบลจอมทอง). Even though Ban Luang was upgraded last October, it has no new council yet since the constituency definition wasn't finished yet. The areas in question are the villages 1 to 4.

Meeting 6/2010

2010-02-04T09:00:00.058+07:00

Meeting number 6 from February 4 2010 with five name changes of municipalities and TAO.

Pho Nang Dam subdistrict municipality (เทศบาลตำบลโพนางดำ), Sapphaya district, Chainat province, to be renamed to Thep Phithak (เทศบาลตำบลเทพพิทักษ์) in order to avoid confusion with the two adjoining municipalities Pho Nang Dam Tok and Pho Nang Dam Ok.
Khok Khram Phatthana subdistrict municipality (เทศบาลตำบลโคกครามพัฒนา), Bang Pla Ma district, Suphanburi province, to be renamed to Ton Kram (เทศบาลตำบลต้นคราม) in order to avoid confusion with the adjoining municipality Khok Khram.
Phak Pang subdistrict municipality (เทศบาลตำบลผักปัง), Phu Khiao district, Chaiyaphum province, to be renamed to Phu Khiao (เทศบาลตำบลภูเขียว) in order to avoid confusion with the adjoining TAO Phak Pang.
Ban Phru subdistrict municipality (เทศบาลตำบลบ้านพรุ), Hat Yai district, Songkhla province, to be renamed to Ban Rai (เทศบาลตำบลบ้านไร่) in order to avoid confusion with the adjoining town municipality Ban Phru.
TAO Ban Mo (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลบ้านหมอ), Ban Mo district, Saraburi province, to be renamed to Mueang Khit Khin (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลเมืองขีดขิน) in order to avoid confusion with the adjoining Ban Mo subdistrict municipality.

Meeting 1/2010 (Board 1)

2010-01-11T09:00:00.019+07:00

Meeting number 1 of board 1 from January 11 2010 with 1 town upgraded to a city municipality.

Mae Sot (เทศบาลนครแม่สอด), Mae Sot district, Tak province, effective January 28 2009. The subdistrict municipality Mae Sot was created in 1939 and upgraded to a town in 2001; it covers 27.2 km² and has 52,350 citizen.

Meeting 62/2009

2009-12-02T13:30:00.012+07:00

Meeting number 62 from December 2 2009 with one subdistrict municipality upgraded to a town.

Chanthanimit (เทศบาลเมืองจันทนิมิต), Mueang Chanthaburi district, Chanthaburi province, effective December 30 2009.

Meeting 60/2009

2009-11-19T09:30:00.018+07:00

Meeting number 60 from November 19 2009 with 2 subdistrict municipalities changing their names.

Waeng (เทศบาลแวง), Phon Thong district, Roi Et province, renamed to Phon Tong (เทศบาลโพนทอง)
Huai Nuea (เทศบาลตำบลห้วยเหนือ), Khukhan district, Sisaket province, renamed to Mueang Khukhan (เทศบาลเมืองขุขันธ์)

Meeting 54/2009

2009-10-29T09:00:00.025+07:00

Meeting number 54 from October 29 2009 with one TAO and one municipality adjusting their boundaries.

TAO Bang Phasi (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลบางภาษี), Bang Len district, Nakhon Pathom province, splitting off some area and adding it to Rang Kra Tum subdistrict municipality (เทศบาลตำบลรางกระทุ่ม)

Meeting 40/2009 (Board 1)

2009-08-26T09:00:00.007+07:00

Meeting number 40 of board 1 from August 26 2009 with one TAO upgraded to subdistrict municipalities.

Phaisan (เทศบาลตำบลไพศาล), Thawat Buri district, Roi Et province, effective July 30 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 3.79 km², 9 villages and 3,963 citizen.

Meeting 36/2009

2009-08-13T09:00:00.004+07:00

Meeting number 36 from August 13 2009 with one TAO upgraded to subdistrict municipalities.

Saphan Hin (เทศบาลตำบลสะพานหิน), Nong Mamong district, Chainat province, effective July 30 2009. The TAO was created in 1995, covers 86.92 km², 10 villages and 5,168 citizen.

Meeting 34/2009 (Board 1)

2009-08-03T09:30:00.012+07:00

Meeting number 34 of board 1 from August 3 2009 with 2 TAO upgraded to subdistrict municipalities.

Bua Khao, Kuchinarai district, Kalasin province, effective on July 31 2009, upgraded and renamed to Kuchinarai (เทศบาลตำบลกุฉินารายณ์), to avoid confusion with the municipality Bua Khao (เทศบาลตำบลบัวขาว). The TAO was created in 1996, covers 67 km², 16 villages and 7,979 citizen.
Kut Khao (เทศบาลตำบลกุดค้าว), Kuchinarai district, Kalasin province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 18.50 km², 8 villages and 4,155 citizen.

Meeting 32/2009 (Board 1)

2009-07-28T09:00:00.122+07:00

Meeting number 32 of board 1 from July 28 2009 with 15 TAO upgraded to subdistrict municipalities.

Khilek (เทศบาลตำบลขี้เหล็ก), Nam Khun district, Ubon Ratchathani province, effective July 25 2009. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 73 km², 13 villages and 7,998 citizen.
Ta Kao (เทศบาลตำบลตาเกา), Nam Khun district, Ubon Ratchathani province, effective July 25 2009. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 100.63 km², 15 villages and 9,446 citizen.
Song (เทศบาลตำบลโซง), Nam Yuen district, Ubon Ratchathani province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 195.52 km², 11 villages and 7,057 citizen.
Bang Nga (เทศบาลตำบลบางงา), Tha Wung district, Lopburi province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 26.37 km², 13 villages and 4,631 citizen.
Mae Yao (เทศบาลตำบลแม่ยาว), Mueang Chiang Rai district, Chiang Rai province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 265.70 km², 18 villages and 19,552 citizen.
Pa Faek (เทศบาลตำบลป่าแฝก), Mae Chai district, Phayao province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 20.01 km², 11 villages and 5,366 citizen.
Khlong Sai Khao (เทศบาลตำบลคลองทรายขาว), Kong Ra district, Phatthalung province, effective August 1 2009. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 35 km², 8 villages and 6,222 citizen.
Si Sawang (เทศบาลตำบลป่าแฝก), Na Pho district, Buriram province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 35 km², 10 villages and 5,126 citizen.
Si Kaeo (เทศบาลตำบลศรีแก้ว), Loeng Nok Tha district, Yasothon province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 125 km², 10 villages and 5,839 citizen.
Phai (เทศบาลตำบลไผ่), Mueang Kalasin district, Kalasin province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 41 km², 9 villages and 4,788 citizen.
Phon Thong (เทศบาลตำบลโพนทอง), Mueang Kalasin district, Kalasin province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1998, covers 26.28 km², 10 villages and 6,117 citizen.
Phu Din (เทศบาลตำบลโพนทอง), Mueang Kalasin district, Kalasin province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 49.78 km², 14 villages and 5,526 citizen.
Nuea (เทศบาลตำบลเหนือ), Mueang Kalasin district, Kalasin province, effective July 30 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 32 km², 12 villages and 7,498 citizen.
Khamin (เทศบาลตำบลขมิ้น), Mueang Kalasin district, Kalasin province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 56.76 km², 11 villages and 6,373 citizen.
Phu Po (เทศบาลตำบลภูปอ), Mueang Kalasin district, Kalasin province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 46.16 km², 17 villages and 4,659 citizen.

Additionally, the upgrade of Nong Bua Ban (หนองบัวบาน), Nong Wua So, Udon Thani was moved to a later meeting as the boundary demarcation wasn't completed yet.

Meeting 29/2009

2009-07-21T09:00:00.040+07:00

Meeting number 29 from July 21 2009 with one TAO and municipality changing their area.

TAO Bueng Khong Long (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลบึงโขงหลง), Bueng Khong Long district, Nong Khai province, transferring four administrative villages to the subdistrict municipality Bueng Khong Long (เทศบาลตำบลบึงโขงหลง). The villages are
- Village 9 - Ban Sa Kaeo (หมู่ที่ ๙ บ้านสระแก้ว)
- Village 11 - Ban Non Sawang (หมู่ที่ ๑๑ บ้านโนนสว่าง)
- Village 12 - Ban Bueng Khong Long (หมู่ที่ ๑๒ บ้านบึงโขงหลง)
- Village 17 - Ban Sai Thong (หมู่ที่ ๑๗ บ้านทรายทอง)

Meeting 28/2009

2009-07-20T13:30:00.118+07:00

Meeting number 28 from July 20 2009 with 14 TAO upgraded to subdistrict municipalities.

Pak Song (เทศบาลตำบลปากทรง), Phato district, Chumphon province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 269.99 km², 9 villages and 4,745 citizen.
Samakkhi (เทศบาลตำบลสามัคคี), Loeng Nok Tha district, Yasothon province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 85 km², 15 villages and 7,266 citizen.
Pha Sawoei (เทศบาลตำบลผาเสวย), Somdet district, Kalasin province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 93 km², 11 villages and 8,228 citizen.
Dan (เทศบาลตำบลด่าน), Kap Choeng district, Surin province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 103 km², 18 villages and 12,000 citizen.
Tha Pla Duk (เทศบาลตำบลทาปลาดุก), Mae Tha district, Lamphun province, effective July 30 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 147.74 km², 15 villages and 7,456 citizen.
Thung Khao Luang (เทศบาลตำบลทุ่งเขาหลวง), Thung Khao Luang district, Roi Et province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 9.82 km², 7 villages and 4,616 citizen.
Ang Thong (เทศบาลตำบลอ่างทอง), Banphot Phisai district, Nakhon Sawan province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 36.10 km², 7 villages and 4,132 citizen.
Phai Dam Phatthana (เทศบาลตำบลไผ่ดำพัฒนา), Wiset Chai Chan district, Ang Thong province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 12.06 km², 8 villages and 3,254 citizen.
Bueng Samrong (เทศบาลตำบลบึงสำโรง), Kaeng Sanam Nang district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 43 km², 9 villages and 5,568 citizen.
Laem Klat (เทศบาลตำบลแหลมกลัด), Mueang Trat district, Trat province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 82 km², 10 villages and 6,958 citizen.
Sila Dan (เทศบาลตำบลศิลาดาน), Manorom district, Chainat province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 22.60 km², 6 villages and 3,545 citizen.
Krai Klang (เทศบาลตำบลไกรกลาง), Kong Krailat district, Sukhothai province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 29 km², 8 villages and 3,922 citizen.
Mae Loi (เทศบาลตำบลแม่ลอย), Thoeng district, Chiang Rai province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1996, covers 79.60 km², 13 villages and 6,885 citizen.
Ba Wa (เทศบาลตำบลบะหว้า), Akat Amnuai district, Sakon Nakhon province, effective July 31 2009. The TAO was created in 1997, covers 65 km², 9 villages and 6,346 citizen.