Phu Kamyao District


Phu Kamyao is a district of Phayao Province in northern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Pa Daet of Chiang Rai Province; Dok Khamtai, Mueang Phayao, and Mae Chai of Phayao Province.
The mountains of the Phi Pan Nam Range dominate the landscape of the district.

History

The minor district was established on 1 July 1997, when it was split off from Mueang Phayao District.
The Thai government on 15 May 2007, upgraded all of 81 minor districts to full districts. With publication in the Royal Gazette on 24 August the upgrade became official.

Administration

The district is divided into three sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 40 villages. Dong Chen is a township which covers parts of tambons Dong Chen and Mae Ing. There are a further three tambon administrative organization.