Makham District

Makham (, ) is a district ("amphoe") in the centre of Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand.
History.
The district was established in 1899, then named Tha Luang District. It dates back to an ancient Khmer city, which was under Thai rule since the Ayutthaya era. In 1917, it was renamed Makham.
Geography.
Neighboring districts are (from the southwest clockwise) Mueang Chanthaburi, Khao Khitchakut, Pong Nam Ron, and Khlung of Chanthaburi Province.
The important water resource is the Chanthaburi River.
Administration.
The district is divided into six sub-districts ("tambons"), which are further subdivided into 59 villages ("mubans"). Makham is a sub-district municipality ("thesaban tambon") which covers parts of "tambon" Makham. There are a further six tambon administrative organizations (TAO).