Amphoe Aranyaprathet
Encyclopedia
Aranyaprathet is a district (Amphoe
) in Sa Kaeo Province
in Thailand
. It borders Cambodia
to the East.
with Phnom Penh
, Cambodia. Rail service was interrupted at the border when the Khmer Rouge
seized power in Cambodia in 1975.
Aranyaprathet is a popular destination for Thai, Cambodian and expatriate
visitors who are attracted by the border crossing with its market and casinos. Gambling
is illegal in both Thailand and Cambodia, but enterprising politicians and businessmen have created a popular string of 7 casinos in the strip of land separating the border checkpoints of the two countries. As the closest casinos to Bangkok (3-5 hrs overland (car/bus)), these are well-frequented and have resulted in numerous bankruptcies and soaring real estate prices in the town. Although they make up most of the staff of the casinos, Cambodian citizens are generally not permitted to enter as paying customers. Expatriates in Thailand often use the border crossing to renew their Thai visa or to cross over to Cambodia, en route to the temples of Siem Reap. Aranyaprathet's twin city on the Cambodian side is Poiphet, the western terminus of National Highway 5
, leading to Phnom Penh.
and Aranyapathret became districts of Prachinburi Province. In 1993 it was one of the districts which formed the new Sa Kaeo province.
), which are further subdivided into 111 villages (muban
). Aranyaprathet itself has town status (thesaban mueang) and covers the complete tambon Aranyaprathet. There are further 12 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
Amphoe
An amphoe is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as district, amphoe make up the provinces, and are analogous to a county seat...
) in Sa Kaeo Province
Sa Kaeo Province
Sa Kaeo is a province of Thailand.It is located in the east of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Chanthaburi, Chachoengsao, Prachin Buri, Nakhon Ratchasima and Buri Ram...
in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. It borders Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
to the East.
Economy
Aranyaprathet was formerly a stop on the railroad connecting BangkokBangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
with Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Phnom Penh has been the national capital since the French colonized Cambodia, and has grown to become the nation's center of economic and industrial activities, as well as the center of security,...
, Cambodia. Rail service was interrupted at the border when the Khmer Rouge
Khmer Rouge
The Khmer Rouge literally translated as Red Cambodians was the name given to the followers of the Communist Party of Kampuchea, who were the ruling party in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979, led by Pol Pot, Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, Son Sen and Khieu Samphan...
seized power in Cambodia in 1975.
Aranyaprathet is a popular destination for Thai, Cambodian and expatriate
Expatriate
An expatriate is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country and culture other than that of the person's upbringing...
visitors who are attracted by the border crossing with its market and casinos. Gambling
Gambling
Gambling is the wagering of money or something of material value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods...
is illegal in both Thailand and Cambodia, but enterprising politicians and businessmen have created a popular string of 7 casinos in the strip of land separating the border checkpoints of the two countries. As the closest casinos to Bangkok (3-5 hrs overland (car/bus)), these are well-frequented and have resulted in numerous bankruptcies and soaring real estate prices in the town. Although they make up most of the staff of the casinos, Cambodian citizens are generally not permitted to enter as paying customers. Expatriates in Thailand often use the border crossing to renew their Thai visa or to cross over to Cambodia, en route to the temples of Siem Reap. Aranyaprathet's twin city on the Cambodian side is Poiphet, the western terminus of National Highway 5
National Highway 5 (Cambodia)
National Highway 5 or National Road No.5 is one of the national highways of Cambodia. With a length of , it connects the capital of Phnom Penh with Thailand....
, leading to Phnom Penh.
History
Aranyaprathet was originally a district within the province Kabin Buri. On April 1, 1926 the province was abolished and the two districts Mueang Kabin BuriAmphoe Kabin Buri
Kabin Buri is a district in the southeastern part of Prachinburi Province, eastern Thailand.-History:Mueang Kabin Buri was an ancient city of Ayutthaya kingdom. The city hall located in Ban Hanuman. In 1906 the city hall was moved to Ban Paknam, the area of the Hanuman and Phra Prong Rivers joint...
and Aranyapathret became districts of Prachinburi Province. In 1993 it was one of the districts which formed the new Sa Kaeo province.
Administration
The district Aranyaprathet is subdivided into 13 subdistricts (tambonTambon
Tambon is a local government unit in Thailand. Below district and province , they form the third administrative subdivision level. As of the 2009 there are 7255 tambon, not including the 169 khwaeng of Bangkok, which are set at the same administrative level, thus every district contains 8-10 tambon...
), which are further subdivided into 111 villages (muban
Muban
Muban is the lowest administrative subdivision of Thailand. Usually translated as village, they are the subdivision of tambon. As of 2008, there are 74944 administrative villages in Thailand. As of the 1990 census, the average village consisted of 144 households or 746 persons.A muban does not...
). Aranyaprathet itself has town status (thesaban mueang) and covers the complete tambon Aranyaprathet. There are further 12 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Inh. Population A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals... |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aranyaprathet | อรัญประเทศ | |||
| 16,937 | |||||
| 2. | Mueang Phai | เมืองไผ่ | 7 | 3,982 | |
| 3. | Han Sai | หันทราย | 10 | 5,538 | |
| 4. | Khlong Nam Sai | คลองน้ำใส | 12 | 5,324 | |
| 5. | Tha Kham | ท่าข้าม | 11 | 4,654 | |
| 6. | Pa Rai | ป่าไร่ | 9 | 5,573 | |
| 7. | Thap Phrik | ทับพริก | 7 | 3,433 | |
| 8. | Ban Mai Nong Sai | บ้านใหม่หนองไทร | 7 | 9,466 | |
| 9. | Phan Suek | ผ่านศึก | 13 | 6,438 | |
| 10. | Nong Sang | หนองสังข์ | 8 | 6,596 | |
| 11. | Khlong Thap Chan | คลองทับจันทร์ | 10 | 4,672 | |
| 12. | Fak Huai | ฟากห้วย | 10 | 6,695 | |
| 13. | Ban Dan | บ้านด่าน | 7 | 3,863 |