Ron Phibun (Thai: อำเภอร่อนพิบูลย์, pronounced [rɔ̂n pʰí(ʔ).būːn]) Ron Phibun or Ronphibool is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Nakhon Si Thammarat province, southern Thailand. The district is home to the Phud Hong Leper Colony.[1] As of 2020, it provides a home for 133 leprosy patients.[2][3]

Ron Phibun district
อำเภอร่อนพิบูลย์
Level junction near Khao Chum Thong Junction railway station, Ron Phibun
District location in Nakhon Si Thammarat province
District location in Nakhon Si Thammarat province
Coordinates: 8°10′48″N 99°51′18″E / 8.18000°N 99.85500°E / 8.18000; 99.85500
CountryThailand
ProvinceNakhon Si Thammarat
SeatRon Phibun
Area
 • Total335.5 km2 (129.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total82,754
 • Density246.7/km2 (639/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code80130
Geocode8013

Geography

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Neighboring districts are (from the west clockwise): Thung Song, Lan Saka, Phra Phrom, Chaloem Phra Kiat, Cha-uat, and Chulabhorn of Nakhon Si Thammarat province.

Administration

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The district is divided into six sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 61 villages (mubans). There are three townships (thesaban tambons). Ron Phibun and Hin Tok both covers parts of the same-named tambons, and Khao Chum Thong covers the whole tambon Khuan Koei. There are a further six tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Ron Phibun ร่อนพิบูลย์ 16 26,287
2. Hin Tok หินตก 12 19,431
3. Sao Thong เสาธง 8 11,435
4. Khuan Koei ควนเกย 10 4,495
5. Khuan Phang ควนพัง 8 12,711
6. Khuan Chum ควนชุม 7 8,395
  

References

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  1. ^ "Phud Hong Lepers Foundation". Giving Back Association. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  2. ^ Pisuthipan, Arusa (26 April 2016). "As tough as old boots". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  3. ^ Pisuthipan, Arusa (6 July 2020). "Forgotten victims of the virus". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
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