AMPHOE KO SICHANG

'Ko Sichang' () is a district (''Amphoe'') of the province Chonburi, Thailand. It consists mainly of the island (''Ko'') Sichang, located in the Gulf of Thailand, 12 kilometre away from the western shore of Si Racha district.

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History

Administration

Surrounding islands

External Links

History

King Rama IV, Rama V and Rama VI came to island for their rest. King Rama V had initiated to construct the first palace for royal home-stay in summer. The palace was named "Phra Chuthathut Palace" (), after his son who was born on this island. This royal residence was abandoned in 1893 after the French occupied the island during a conflict with Thailand over which country would control neighboring Laos. In 1900, the palace was torn down and reassembled in Bangkok, now named Vimanmek Palace.
The island was originally part of the Mueang district of Samut Prakan Province. In 1943 it was reassigned to the Si Ratcha district of Chonburi. On July 3 1994 it was made a district on its own.

Administration

The district consists of a single subdistrict (''tambon'') Tha Thewawong (ท่าเทววงษ์), which is further subdivided into 7 villages (''muban''). The district is completely covered by the township (''thesaban tambon'') Ko Sichang.

Surrounding islands

★ Ko Sampan Yue

★ Ko Khaam Noi

★ Ko Khaam Yai

★ Ko Prong

★ Ko Ran Dok Mai

★ Ko Yai Taow

★ Ko Khaangkhaow

★ Ko Tai Ta Muaen

External Links

★ Website of Chonburi province (Thai only)