# Chai Prakan

Chai Prakan, sometimes written as Chaiprakan, Chaiprakarn or Chaiprakhan, is home to the district headquarters of Chai Prakan District in the far north of Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. It lies 145 km from the city of Chiang Mai and 850 km from Bangkok. It is a popular location for vehicles to stop on the way to Doi Ang Khang, Fang, and Tha Ton.
The municipality covers the complete subdistrict Pong Tam and parts of the subdistricts Si Dong Yen and Nong Bua, all within Chai Prakan district.

## History

The historical Chai Prakan was founded in 973 as part of the Sinhanavati Kingdom but the city fell in 998. Chai Prakan archaeological site is in Fang District 12 km from the town of Fang.
The current local government was established as a sanitary district in 1994. Like all sanitary districts, it was upgraded to a subdistrict municipality in 1999.

## Administrative Area

Chai Prakan Subdistrict Municipality covers a total area of 49.13 square kilometers. It includes parts of 3 subdistricts and 20 villages of Chai Prakan District, as follows:

### Pong Tam Subdistrict

* Ban Pong Tam, Village No. 1, Pong Tam Subdistrict
* Ban Tha, Village No. 2, Pong Tam Subdistrict
* Ban Pang Khwai, Village No. 3, Pong Tam Subdistrict
* Ban Mit Aran, Village No. 4, Pong Tam Subdistrict
* Ban Pa Ruak, Village No. 5, Pong Tam Subdistrict
* Ban Huai Muang, Village No. 6, Pong Tam Subdistrict
* Ban Huai Bong, Village No. 7, Pong Tam Subdistrict
* Ban Thung Yao, Village No. 8, Pong Tam Subdistrict

### Nong Bua Subdistrict

* Ban Den, Village No. 1, Nong Bua Subdistrict
* Ban Huai Phai, Village No. 2, Nong Bua Subdistrict
* Ban Nong Bua, Village No. 3, Nong Bua Subdistrict

### Sri Dong Yen Subdistrict

* Ban Mae Khi, Village No. 1, Sri Dong Yen Subdistrict
* Ban Mae Khi Lai Fang, Village No. 2, Sri Dong Yen Subdistrict
* Ban Sri Dong Yen, Village No. 3, Sri Dong Yen Subdistrict
* Ban Intharam, Village No. 4, Sri Dong Yen Subdistrict
* Ban Ai, Village No. 5, Sri Dong Yen Subdistrict
* Ban Sai Khao, Village No. 7, Sri Dong Yen Subdistrict
* Ban Dong Pa Sak, Village No. 9, Sri Dong Yen Subdistrict
* Ban Chiang Man, Village No. 15, Sri Dong Yen Subdistrict
* Ban Mai Sri Dong Yen, Village No. 17, Sri Dong Yen Subdistrict

## Health and education
### Chai Prakan District Public Health Office

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* This office is responsible for overseeing and promoting public health initiatives within Chai Prakan District.
* Its roles include disease prevention, health promotion, and ensuring access to basic healthcare services for the local population.
* The office often collaborates with local communities, healthcare providers, and government agencies to improve health outcomes and address public health challenges specific to the district.
* Despite being situated in the municipal area, its responsibilities extend to the whole district, ensuring comprehensive public health coverage.

### Chai Prakan Hospital

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* Chai Prakan Hospital is the primary healthcare facility serving the residents of Chai Prakan District.
* It provides a range of medical services, including outpatient care, emergency services, inpatient treatment, and basic surgical procedures.
* The hospital plays a crucial role in delivering healthcare services to the community, especially for those who require more specialized medical attention beyond what local clinics can provide.
* The hospital, though located in the municipal area, serves the entire district, catering to the healthcare needs of all residents.
* Chai Prakan Hospital is likely equipped with medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and support staff, to cater to the healthcare needs of the district's population.
In Chai Prakan, there are two main entities related to public health: "สาธารณสุขอำเภอไชยปราการ" (Chai Prakan District Public Health Office) and "โรงพยาบาลไชยปราการ" (Chai Prakan Hospital). Both entities are located within the municipal area but have responsibilities that cover the entire district.

### Tessaban 1 school

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Tessaban 1 school Chai Prakan, established by the Chai Prakan Subdistrict Municipality, provides quality education through its two campuses. The primary campus caters to early childhood and elementary education with modern facilities, while the secondary campus serves older students with a curriculum that prepares them for higher education and careers. The school actively engages with the local community through various events and activities, fostering a sense of civic responsibility. This institution exemplifies the municipality's commitment to education and community development.
"Tessaban 1" is a common designation for schools in Thailand, indicating that the school is the first municipal (or tessaban) school established in a particular town or city.