Amphoe Khao Saming

Infobox Amphoe
name=Khao Saming
thai=เขาสมิง
province=Trat
coordinates=coord|12|21|12|N|102|26|6|E|type:adm2nd_region:TH
area=679.2
population=40,499
population_as_of=2000
density=59.6
postal_code=23130
geocode=2303

Khao Saming ( _th. เขาสมิง) is a district ("Amphoe") in Trat Province, eastern Thailand.

History

The district was established in 1898, but its name and the location of the district office had changed several times in its history. At first named Si Bua Thong, then Thung Yai, it was finally renamed to Khao Saming when the district office was moved to Ban Tha Kathon in "Tambon" Khao Saming. The present district office building was opened on February 14th, 2000.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Khlung of Chanthaburi province, Bo Rai, Mueang Trat, Laem Ngop of Trat Province.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 8 subdistricts ("tambon"), which are further subdivided into 66 villages ("muban"). Two township ("thesaban tambon") are located in the district - Saen Tung covers parts of the "tambon" Saen Tung, and Khao Saming covers parts of the "tambon" Khao Saming and Thung Nonsi. There are further 8 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).