[html]<p><strong>Si Chiang Mai</strong> (Thai: <span xml:lang="th" lang="th">ศรีเชียงใหม่</span>) is a district (<em>amphur</em>) in the western part of Nong Khai Province, northeastern Thailand.</p>
<h2><span id="History">History</span></h2>
<p>Si Chiang Mai is an ancient city, which was established by King Setthathirath of Lan Xang Kingdom. It was named after Mueang Chiang Mai, the hometown of his princess. It was created as a district of Nong Khai Province on August 4 1958, when it was split off from Tha Bo district.</p>
<h2><span id="Geography">Geography</span></h2>
<p>Neighboring districts are (from the southeast clockwise) Tha Bo, Pho Tak and Sangkhom of Nong Khai Province. To the north across the Mekong river is the Laotian province Vientiane Prefecture.</p>
<h2><span id="Administration">Administration</span></h2>
<p>The district is subdivided into 4 subdistricts (<em>tambon</em>), which are further subdivided into 43 villages (<em>muban</em>). Si Chiang Mai is a subdistrict municipality (<em>thesaban tambon</em>) which covers parts of <em>tambon</em> Phan Phrao. There are further 4 Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).</p>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>No.</th>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Thai name</th>
<th>Villages</th>
<th>Inh.</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1.</td>
<td>Phan Phrao</td>
<td>พานพร้าว</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>14,042</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3.</td>
<td>Ban Mo</td>
<td>บ้านหม้อ</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>4,523</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4.</td>
<td>Prabuddhabat</td>
<td>พระพุทธบาท</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>4,846</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5.</td>
<td>Nong Pla Pak</td>
<td>หนองปลาปาก</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>7,721</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Missing number are <em>tambon</em> which now form Pho Tak district.</p>
<h3>Things to See in amphur Si Chiang Mai</h3>
<p><strong>Phra Sutham Chedi, Wat Aranyabanphot (พระสุธรรมเจดีย์ วัดอรัญญบรรพต)</strong> is located on the Si Chiang Mai – Sangkhom Road, Tambon Ban Mo. Relics of the Lord Buddha are enshrined in this Chedi which also serves as a museum. The Chedi was constructed by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand as a tribute to Luangpu Rian Woralapho, a religious master of many followers. An annual merit-making fair is held at the temple in January. </p>
<p><strong>Wat Hin Mak Peng (วัดหินหมากเป้ง)</strong> is located at Ban Thai Charoen, Tambon Phra Phutthabat. The temple compound is spacious, clean and shady with various species of plants amidst tranquility. Its area on one side borders the Mekong River where a scenic view can be seen. Originally, this place was a Dharma practice place of Luangpu Thet Thetrangsi, a famous meditation master of Isan, who initiated it as a Dharma practice centre for Buddhist monks, nuns and pilgrims. After his death, a Chedi was built to enshrine his remains. Inside the temple, there is a statue of Luangpu Thet on display with the eight requisites (the three robes, the bowl, a razor, a needle, the girdle and a water-strainer) and his biography. </p>
<p><em>To get there</em> Wat Hin Mak Peng is 75 km. from town. Take Highway 211 (Nong Khai – Si Chiang Mai) and switch to Highway 2186. The temple is on your right. </p>
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