Amphoe Nakhon Thai

Infobox_Amphoe
name=Nakhon Thai
thai=นครไทย
province=Phitsanulok
coordinates=coord|17|6|3|N|100|50|16|E|type:adm2nd_region:TH
area=2220.374
population=85,842
population_as_of=2005
density=38.7
postal_code=65120
geocode=6502

Nakhon Thai ( _th. นครไทย) is a district ("Amphoe") in the eastern part of Phitsanulok Province, northern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the southwest clockwise) Wang Thong, Chat Trakan of Phitsanulok Province, Na Haeo, Dan Sai of Loei Province and Khao Kho of Phetchabun Province.

The Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park is located in Nakhon Thai district.

Nakhon Thai lies within the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Khwae Noi River flows through the district, as well as the lesser Fia (Thai: ลำน้ำเฟี้ย) and Kaem (Thai: ลำน้ำแขม) Rivers.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 11 subdistricts ("tambon"), which are further subdivided into 142 villages ("muban"). Nakhon Thai is a township ("thesaban tambon") which covers parts of the "tambon" Nakhon Thai. There are further 10 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

Temples

There are 23 Buddhist temples in Amphoe Nakhon Thai.

External links

* [http://www.amphoe.com/menu.php?am=415&pv=36 amphoe.com] (Thai)
* [http://www.dnp.go.th/parkreserve/asp/style1/default.asp?npid=86&lg=2 Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park]