Phachi District

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Phachi
ภาชี
Amphoe
Amphoe location in Ayutthaya Province
Amphoe location in Ayutthaya Province
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Country  Thailand
Province Ayutthaya
Seat Phachi
Tambon 8
Area
 • Total 104.5 km2 (40.3 sq mi)
Population (2000)
 • Total 30,481
 • Density 291.7/km2 (755/sq mi)
Time zone THA (UTC+7)
Postal code 13140
Geocode 1409

Phachi (Thai: ภาชี; IPA: [pʰāːtɕʰīː]) is a district in the eastern part of Ayutthaya province.

History

The district was created in 1953, by separating it from Uthai district.

Phachi in Thai means divide or junction, which refers to the railway junction between the northern and northeastern branch within this district.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Tha Ruea of Ayutthaya Province, Nong Saeng and Nong Khae of Saraburi Province, and Uthai and Nakhon Luang of Ayutthaya again.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 8 subdistricts (tambon).

1. Phachi ภาชี
2. Khok Muang โคกม่วง
3. Rasom ระโสม
4. Nong Nam Sai หนองน้ำใส
5. Don Ya Nang ดอนหญ้านาง
6. Phai Lom ไผ่ล้อม
7. Krachio กระจิว
8. Phra Kaeo พระแก้ว

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