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'Chiang Saen' () is a district (''Amphoe'') in the northern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.

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History

Geography

Administration

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History

Long an important city (''Mueang'') in Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Saen was sacked by King Kawila during the reign of Rama I as the city has been the Burmese base of operation in the preceding years. The city was deserted, while its inhabitants resettled in other Bangkok-allied Lanna cities such as Lampang and Chiang Mai. Severeal ancient ruins are found in the old cities, for example, Wat Pa Sak hosts a well preserved Lanna style 'Prathat'.

Geography

Neighbouring districts are (from the east clockwise) Chiang Khong, Doi Luang, Mae Chan, Mae Sai of Chiang Rai Province. To the north are Shan State of Myanmar and Bokeo provinces of Laos.
The area around the confluence of the Mekong with the Ruak River is called the Golden Triangle. This boundary region with Laos and Myanmar is now a popular touristical area, with several casinos on the Burmese side.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (''tambon''), which are further subdivided into 82 villages (''muban''). Wiang Chiang Saen is a township (''thesaban tambon'') which covers parts of ''tambon'' Wiang. There are further 6 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No.	Name	Thai name	Villages	Inh.
1.	Wiang	เวียง	10	10,807
2.	Pa Sak	ป่าสัก	13	8,337
3.	Ban Saeo	บ้านแซว	15	11,444
4.	Si Don Mun	ศรีดอนมูล	14	8,120
5.	Mae Ngoen	แม่เงิน	12	8,463
6.	Yonok	โยนก	8	4,777

External links

★ Chiang Saen data (Thai)