Amphoe Thap Put

Amphoe Thap Put

Infobox_Amphoe
name=Thap Phut
thai=ทับปุด
province=Phang Nga
coordinates=coord|8|30|58|N|98|38|23|E|type:adm2nd_region:TH
capital=Thap Phut
area=272.429
population=24,046
population_as_of=2005
density=88.3
postal_code=82180
geocode=8207

Thap Phut ( _th. ทับปุด) is a district ("Amphoe") in the province Phang Nga in the south of Thailand.

History

In 1785 Burmese troops attacked "Mueang" Thalang. The inhabitants escaped from Thalang to the area of modern-day Thap Put. They built shelter that in southern Thai language are called "Thap". The shelter were covered by tree leaves which are called "Put".

The district was established in 1897 as one of the original districts of Phang Nga province.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the west clockwise) Mueang Phang Nga, Phanom of Surat Thani Province, Plai Phraya and Ao Luek and of Krabi Province. To the south is the Phang Nga Bay.

Attractions

"Wat" Rat Upatam (วัดราษฏร์อุปถัมภ์), commonly called "Wat" Bang Riang (วัดบางเหรียง) is a hill top temple. Within the bell-shaped chedi are various Buddha relics. Also a big statue of Kwam Im, the Chinese Goddess of Compassion, and a large Buddha statue on a pedestal surrounded by elephants belong to the temple. The hill allows a view till the Phang Nga Bay at clear weather.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 38 villages ("muban"). Thap Phut itself has township ("thesaban tambon") status. There are 5 Tambon administrative organization (TAO).

External links

* [http://amphoe.com/menu.php?mid=1&am=392&pv=33 amphoe.com]


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