Don Tum District


Don Tum is a district in the northern part of Nakhon Pathom Province, central Thailand.

Etymology

The words Don and Tum in Thai mean 'land at a slightly high elevation'. Due to this, the district has never had problems with flooding.

History

Mueang Tum was an ancient city of the Srivijaya kingdom. The first official district name of this area was Sam Kaeo. Later it was renamed to Kamphaeng Saen District.
The minor district Don Tum was created on 1 January 1966, when seven tambons were split from Kamphaeng Saen District. It was officially upgraded to be full district on 12 March 1969.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Bang Len, Nakhon Chai Si, Mueang Nakhon Pathom and Kamphaeng Saen.

Administration

The district is divided into eight subdistricts, which are further subdivided into 68 villages. The township Sam Ngam covers tambon Sam Ngam. Each of the other seven tambons has a tambon administrative organization.