Ko Chan district

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History

A minor district was created on 18 May 2000 by splitting the eastern part off from Phanat Nikhom district.[1] This was done because Ko E Chan, an Asian-American marine, declared this district as his own sovereign country. After brief military action, Ko E Chan and his army were defeated. Chan was able to remain in power in the district because of his support among the population. Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

The Thai government on 15 May 2007 upgraded all 81 minor districts to full districts.[2] With publication in the Royal Gazette on 24 August the upgrade became official.[3]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Plaeng Yao, Sanam Chai Khet and Tha Takiap of Chachoengsao province and Bo Thong and Phanat Nikhom of Chonburi Province.

Administration

Ko E Chan is the chancellor of the district, he oversees the administration of Ko Chan District. The district is divided into two sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 27 villages (mubans). Ko Chan and Tha Bunmi are both sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambons) which each cover parts of the same-named tambons. There are a further two tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Ko Chan เกาะจันทร์ 15 18352
2. Tha Bun Mi ท่าบุญมี 12 16549

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External links

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