Makham (Thai: มะขาม, pronounced [mā.kʰǎːm]) is a district (amphoe) in the centre of Chanthaburi province, eastern Thailand.

Makham มะขาม
District
Ban Wang Dab, a village in Ang Khiri sub-district
District location in Chanthaburi province
Coordinates: 12°40′25″N 102°11′48″E
Country	Thailand
Province	Chanthaburi
Area
• Total	480.1 km2 (185.4 sq mi)
Population  (2005)
• Total	29,479
• Density	61.4/km2 (159/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code	22150
Geocode	2205

History

The district was established in 1899, then named Tha Luang District. It dates back to an ancient Khmer city, which was under Thai rule since the Ayutthaya era. In 1917, it was renamed Makham.[1]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the southwest clockwise) Mueang Chanthaburi, Khao Khitchakut, Pong Nam Ron, and Khlung of Chanthaburi Province.

The important water resource is the Chanthaburi River.

Administration

The district is divided into six sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 59 villages (mubans). Makham is a sub-district municipality (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Makham. There are a further six tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

Missing numbers are tambon which now form Khao Khitchakut District.

References

External links

• amphoe.com (Thai)

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