Pa Tio District
| Pa Tio ป่าติ้ว | |
|---|---|
| Amphoe | |
 Amphoe location in Yasothon Province | |
| Coordinates: 15°49′53″N 104°23′8″E / 15.83139°N 104.38556°ECoordinates: 15°49′53″N 104°23′8″E / 15.83139°N 104.38556°E | |
| Country |
 Thailand |
| Province | Yasothon |
| Seat | Pho Sai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 308 km2 (119 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 35,398 |
| • Density | 114.9/km2 (298/sq mi) |
| Time zone | THA (UTC+7) |
| Postal code | 35150 |
| Geocode | 3505 |
Pa Tio (Thai: ป่าติ้ว, pronounced [pàː tîw]) is a district of Yasothon Province in northeastern Thailand.
History
Around 1889 there was an influx of Lao settlers into the Isan region after a large area of Thailand east of the Mekong River was ceded to the French. Among the villages established in this migration was Ban Pa Tio.
In 1933 the Highway Department built a road from Amphoe Yasothon to Amphoe Amnat Charoen and Amphoe Khemarat, which were then all districts of Ubon Ratchathani Province. The road passed through Pa Tio village, and led to its growth and expansion. In 1951, a petition was made for Pa Tio to be given minor district (king amphoe) status with jurisdiction over 3 (tambon): Pho Sai, Krachai, and Khok Na Ko, but it was not until August 17, 1966 that it was officially made so. It became effective of September 1.[1]
In 1969 Pa Tio was raised to district (amphoe) status, in Ubon Ratchathani Province.[2] When Yasothon became a separate province on March 1, 1972, Pa Tio was one of 6 districts reassigned to the new province.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the west clockwise) Mueang Yasothon, Kut Chum, Thai Charoen of Yasothon Province, Mueang Amnat Charoen, Hua Taphan of Amnat Charoen Province, and Kham Khuean Kaeo of Yasothon Province.
Economy
Primary occupations
- Rice farming
- Crop farming
Secondary occupations
- Home-based businesses
- Khit Pillow at Ban Sri Than. หมู่บ้านทำหมอนขิตบ้านศรีฐาน The village is famed for Khit Pillow, local style pillow of a triangular shape. Tourism Authority Thailand [TAT] signs on Highway 202 (Arunprasert Road, Thai: ถนนอรุณประเสริฐ)
Important agricultural products
- Rice
- Watermelon
- Cassava
Administration
The district is subdivided into 5 subdistricts (tambon), which make up 57 villages (muban).
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District office
The Pa Tio District Office is located at:
Moo 4
T. Pho Sai
A. Pa Tio
Yasothon 35150
Education
The secondary schools in Pa Tio are:
- Pa Tio Witthaya School (โรงเรียนป่าติ้ววิทยา)
- Si Than Krachai Sueksa School (โรงเรียนศรีฐานกระจายศึกษา)
References
- ↑ ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง แบ่งท้องที่ตั้งเป็นกิ่งอำเภอ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai) 83 (74 ง special): 6. September 1, 1966.
- ↑ พระราชกฤษฎีกาจัดตั้งอำเภอสมเด็จ อำเภอสีชมพู อำเภอหนองบัวแดง อำเภอบ้านแท่น อำเภอดอนตูม อำเภอนากลาง อำเภอศรีบุญเรือง และอำเภอป่าติ้ว พ.ศ. ๒๕๑๒ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai) 86 (16 ก): 225–229. February 25, 1969.
External links
- http://www.pattui.net Website of district (Thai)
- amphoe.com