Tak province
Tak
ตาก | ||
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Postal code 63xxx | ||
Calling code | 055 | |
ISO 3166 code | TH-63 | |
Website | www |
Tak (
Geography
The
On the western side of Tak province the Tenasserim Hills meet the Dawna Range. One of the few transnational roads and cross-border points into Myanmar is at Mae Sot. Northwest of Mae Sot the main road on the Thai side skirts the border until it turns straight north towards Mae Hong Son.
Tak province occupies 17,303 km2 (6,681 sq mi) and lies 426 km north of Bangkok. The total forest area is 12,455 km2 (4,809 sq mi) or 72 percent of provincial area.[1]
National parks
Four national parks and two national parks (preparation), along with two other national parks, make up
- Namtok Pha Charoen National Park, 770 km2 (300 sq mi)[11]: 14
- Khun Phawo National Park, 397 km2 (153 sq mi)[12]: 115
- Doi Soi Malai National Park, 355 km2 (137 sq mi)[11]: 17
- Mae Moei National Park, 185 km2 (71 sq mi)[12]: 92
- Taksin Maharat National Park, 149 km2 (58 sq mi)[12]: 38
- Lan Sang National Park, 104 km2 (40 sq mi)[12]: 15
Wildlife sanctuary
There area a total of five wildlife sanctuaries, four of which are in
- Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, 2,590 km2 (1,000 sq mi)[13]: 7
- Thung Yai Naresuan East Wildlife Sanctuary, 1,517 km2 (586 sq mi)
- Omkoi Wildlife Sanctuary, 1,224 km2 (473 sq mi)[13]: 4
- Mae Tuen Wildlife Sanctuary, 1,173 km2 (453 sq mi)[13]: 6
History
Tak was a historical kingdom built over 2,000 years ago, even before the
King Taksin was vice-governor of Tak before the Ayutthaya kingdom fell during the war with Burma. As his name was Sin, he became called Tak-Sin during his time in Tak.[15]
Demographics
About a quarter of the population belongs to one of Thailand's hill tribes: Yao, Karen (Thai Kariang), Akha (Thai Akha), Lahu (Thai Musoe), Hmong (Thai Mong), and Lisu (Thai Lisaw).[16] The largest tribe in Tak is Karen.[17]
Refugees
According to the
Administrative divisions
Provincial government
The province is divided into nine districts ().
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Local government
As of 26 November 2019 there are:
Symbols
The
The provincial slogan is, "A town of wonderful nature, huge Bhumiphol Dam, King Taksin The Great and beautiful forests".[20]
The
Health
There are two main public hospitals in Tak: Somdejphrajaotaksin Maharaj Hospital and Mae Sot Hospital, both operated by the Ministry of Public Health.
Economy
Agriculture is a major part of the Tak economy. The province of Tak produces
Transportation
Roads
Tak is a key communication and transportation centre of the north, with three
terminates at Tak.Air
Tak province is served by Tak Airport.
Human achievement index 2022
Health | Education | Employment | Income |
67 | 74 | 8 | 68 |
Housing | Family | Transport | Participation |
2 | 2 | 76 | 49 |
Province Tak, with an HAI 2022 value of 0.6229 is "low", occupies place 65 in the ranking. |
Since 2003, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand has tracked progress on human development at sub-national level using the Human achievement index (HAI), a composite index covering all the eight key areas of human development. National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has taken over this task since 2017.[3]
Rank | Classification |
1–13 | "High" |
14–29 | "Somewhat high" |
30–45 | "Average" |
46–61 | "Somewhat low" |
62–77 | "Low" |
Map with provinces and HAI 2022 rankings |
References
- ^ a b "ตารางที่ 2 พี้นที่ป่าไม้ แยกรายจังหวัด พ.ศ.2562" [Table 2 Forest area Separate province year 2019]. Royal Forest Department (in Thai). 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2021, information, Forest statistics Year 2019, Thailand boundary from Department of Provincial Administration in 2013
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- ^ a b "ข้อมูลสถิติดัชนีความก้าวหน้าของคน ปี 2565 (PDF)" [Human Achievement Index Databook year 2022 (PDF)]. Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) (in Thai). Retrieved 12 March 2024, page 30
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- ^ "Bhumibol Dam". Rid Go Th. Archived from the original on 17 September 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
- ^ "Royal Irrigation Department River Gauges Report". RID Stations. 2002. Archived from the original on 14 August 2009. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
- ^ "Chao Phraya River Basin (Thailand)". World Water Assessment Programme. Archived from the original on 8 June 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
- ^ "Detailed Map of the Chao Phraya River Basin (Thailand)". World Water Assessment Programme. Archived from the original on 18 September 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
- ^ "Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary". United Nations Environment Programme - World Conservation Monitoring Centre. March 1991. Archived from the original on 2008-07-18. Retrieved 2008-07-21.
- ^ "Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary". United Nations Environment Programme - World Conservation Monitoring Centre. March 1991. Archived from the original on 2008-07-18. Retrieved 2008-07-21.
- ^ a b "ข้อมูลพื้นที่อุทยานแห่งชาติ (เตรียมการ) 22 แห่ง" [Information of 22 National Parks Areas (Preparation)]. Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (in Thai). December 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ a b c d "ข้อมูลพื้นที่อุทยานแห่งชาติ ที่ประกาศในราชกิจจานุบกษา 133 แห่ง" [National Park Area Information published in the 133 Government Gazettes]. Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (in Thai). December 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ a b c "ตาราง 5 พื้นที่เขตรักษาพันธุ์สัตว์ป่า พ.ศ. 2562" [Table 5 Wildlife Sanctuary Areas in 2019] (PDF). Department of National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Plant Conservation (in Thai). 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ "General Information - Tak". North of Thailand. Archived from the original on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 2008-07-21.
- ^ "King Taksin the Great". Wangderm Palace. 2003. Archived from the original on 2002-08-10. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- ^ "Travel Thailand: The Twilight That Tak Province". Thailand Live. Archived from the original on 2012-11-29. Retrieved 2008-08-04.
- ^ "Mountain-Biking and Trekking in Northwest Thailand". Thai Cycling. Archived from the original on 30 March 2009. Retrieved 2008-08-04.
- ^ "Myanmar Thailand Border: Refugee Population By Gender". The UN Refugee Agency. 2008-04-01. Retrieved 2017-11-16.
- ^ "Number of local government organizations by province". dla.go.th. Department of Local Administration (DLA). 26 November 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
16 Tak: 1 PAO, 1 City mun., 1 Town mun., 17 Subdistrict mun., 49 SAO.
- ^ a b "General Data". Tak province. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ^ Wipatayotin, Apinya (14 November 2018). "Cadmium-sickened villagers awarded B16m compensation". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- ^ "Loy Krathong Sai". Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ^ "Mae Sot Thailand". Thaipro. Retrieved 2008-07-31.[dead link];
External links
- Tak travel guide from Wikivoyage