Mueang Chon Buri

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the north clockwise) Bang Pakong of Chachoengsao province, Phan Thong, Ban Bueng and Si Racha. To the west is the Bay of Bangkok.

History

On 14 November 1938 the district's name was changed from Bang Pla Soi (บางปลาสร้อย) to Mueang Chonburi .

Administration

Central administration

The district Mueang Chon Buri is subdivided into 18 subdistricts (Tambon), which are further subdivided into 122 administrative villages (Muban).

Local administration

There are 4 towns (Thesaban Mueang) in the district:

Chon Buri (Thai: เทศบาลเมืองชลบุรี) consisting of the complete subdistrict Bang Pla Soi, Makham Yong, Ban Khot.

Saen Suk (Thai: เทศบาลเมืองแสนสุข) consisting of the complete subdistrict Saen Suk and parts of the subdistricts Mueang, Huai Kapi.

Ban Suan (Thai: เทศบาลเมืองบ้านสวน) consisting of the complete subdistrict Ban Suan and parts of the subdistricts Nong Ri, Nong Khang Khok.

Ang Sila (Thai: เทศบาลเมืองอ่างศิลา) consisting of the complete subdistrict Ban Puek, Ang Sila and parts of the subdistricts Huai Kapi, Samet.

There are 8 subdistrict municipalities (Thesaban Tambon) in the district:

Khlong Tamru (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลคลองตำหรุ) consisting of parts of the subdistrict Khlong Tamru.

Bang Sai (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลบางทราย) consisting of the complete subdistrict Bang Sai.

Nong Mai Daeng (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลหนองไม้แดง) consisting of the complete subdistrict Nong Mai Daeng.

Na Pa (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลนาป่า) consisting of the complete subdistrict Na Pa.

Huai Kapi (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลห้วยกะปิ) consisting of parts of the subdistrict Huai Kapi.

Don Hua Lo (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลดอนหัวฬ่อ) consisting of the complete subdistrict Don Hua Lo.

Samet (Thai: เทศบาลตำบลเสม็ด) consisting of parts of the subdistrict Samet.

Economy

Ang Sila is a leading producer of granite mortars and pestles, essential in the preparation of Thai cuisine.