Ban Hong District


Ban Hong is a district of Lamphun Province, northern Thailand.

History

The minor district Ban Hong was established in 1917, when it was split off from Pa Sang District. It was upgraded to a full district on 24 June 1956.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Wiang Nong Long, Pa Sang, Mae Tha, Thung Hua Chang and Li of Lamphun Province, Hot and Chom Thong of Chiang Mai Province.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 59 villages. Ban Hong is a township which covers parts of tambon Ban Hong. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations.