Khiri Mat District


Khiri Mat is the southernmost district of Sukhothai Province, in the lower northern region of Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Ban Dan Lan Hoi, Mueang Sukhothai and Kong Krailat of Sukhothai Province, Bang Rakam of Phitsanulok Province and Phran Kratai of Kamphaeng Phet Province.

History

The district was renamed from Tanot to Khiri Mat in 1939.

Administration

The district is divided into 10 sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 101 villages. There are two townships : Tanot covers parts of tambon Tanot, and Thung Luang tambon Thung Luang. There are a further nine tambon administrative organizations.