The Chonburi provincial government is divided into three systems of local government: provincial and local government. Pattaya, as Thailand's largest tourist-oriented city, has a special local government.
Chonburi province, with a registered population as of 31 December 2019 of 1,558,301, is led by a governor and is divided into 11 districts (amphoe).[1] Each district is led by a district chief (nai amphoe). Governor, district chiefs, and district clerks are appointed by the central government. There are 92 subdistricts (tambon), each led by a subdistrict chief (kamnan); these are further divided into 711 villages (muban), each led by a village chief (phu yai ban). Subdistrict chiefs and village chiefs are elected by local citizens.[2]
Pattaya City Administrative Organisation is a special local government since 30 October 1978.[3] The executive branch is led by the Mayor of Pattaya (Nayok Mueang Pattaya) and the legislative branch is led by the Council of Pattaya (Sapha Mueang Pattaya). The Mayor of Pattaya and the Councillors of Pattaya are directly elected by the citizens of Pattaya.[4] There is no subdivision of Pattaya City Administrative Organisation. But there are 42 communities, although not directly chosen, which have an advisory role.
There is one Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organisation - CPAO (ongkan borihan suan changwat chonburi, อบจ.ชลบุรี). There are 49 municipalities, which are divided into 2 city municipalities (thesaban nakhon), 10 town municipalities (thesaban mueang) and 37 subdistrict municipalities (thesaban tambon).[6] Further for the local communities, which are not connected to a thesaban, there are 46 subdistrict administrative organisations - SAO (ongkan borihan suan tambon).[1][7] All mayors, chiefs and councillors are directly elected by the local citizens.[4] Municipalities have communities (chumchon), although not directly chosen by the local citizens, which provide advice and recommendations to local administrative organisations. They also promote and support community participation and enterprises at the district level and subdistrict villages.
The majority of the information for this wiki-article is based on "Population year 2019" from Bureau of the Registration Administration (BORA). Reference date is December 2019.[1]
^ abcd"สถิติทางการทะเบียน" [Registration statistics]. bora.dopa.go.th. Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA). December 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2020. Download จำนวนประชากร ปี พ.ศ.2562 - Download population year 2019
^"พระราชบัญญัติสภาตำบลและองค์การบริหารส่วนตำบล พ.ศ.๒๕๓๗" [District and Subdistrict Administration Organization Act B.E.2537] (PDF). Royal Thai Government Gazette. 111 (53 Koh): 11–35. 2 December 1994. Archived from the original(PDF) on June 14, 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2019, and later by the constitution of 1997{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
^"พระราชบัญญัตี ระเบียบบริหารราชการเมืองพัทยัา พ.ศ.๒๕๒๑" [Regulations of the Pattaya City Administration 1978] (PDF). Royal Thai Government Gazette (in Thai). 95 (120): 1–44. 30 October 1978. Archived from the original(PDF) on November 10, 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
^"พระราชฤษฎีกา จัดตั้งเทศบาลเมืองแสนสุข พ.ศ.๒๕๔๔" [Royal Decree Establish of Saen Suk town municipality B.E.2544 (2001)] (PDF). Royal Thai Government Gazette. 118 (99 Kor): 5–8. 26 October 2001. Archived from the original(PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
^"พระราชฤษฎีกา จัดตั้งเทศบาลเมืองชลบุรึ จังหวัดชลบุรี พ.ศ.๒๔๗๘" [Royal Decree Establish of Mueang Chonburi town municipality, Chonburi province B.E.2478 (1935)] (PDF). Royal Thai Government Gazette. 52: 1651–1656. 10 December 1935. Archived from the original(PDF) on May 28, 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
^"ประวัติหบ่วยงาน" [History of the Agency]. napachon.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020. established as Na Pa subdistrict municipality on 24 August 2007.
^"Number of local government organizations: Summary elevating local authorities". dla.go.th. Department of Local Administration (DLA). 20 September 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2020. No.4.41 Established Mueang Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), Mueang district, Chonburi province is Mueang subdistrict municipality, effectively 30 September 2011
^ abDepartment of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, Two Subdistrict Administrative Organizations (SAO) were established in 1995, no.540 Khlong Tamru SAO and no.543 Nong Ri SAO.
^ abDepartment of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, Two Subdistrict Administrative Organizations (SAO) were established in 1996, no.541 Samrak Bok SAO and no.542 Nong Khang Khok SAO.
^"แนะนำเทศบาลเมืองแสนสุข" [Introduce the Saen Suk municipality]. saensukcity.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020. 15 communities.
^"พระราชฤษฎีกา จัดตั้งเทศบาลเมืองบ้านบึง พ.ศ.๒๕๔๔" [Royal Decree Establish of Ban Bueng town municipality B.E.2544 (2001)] (PDF). Royal Thai Government Gazette. 118 (99 Kor): 1–4. 26 December 2001. Archived from the original(PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
^"เวทีประชาคม" [Community stage]. banbungcity.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Archived from the original on 17 September 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2020. 59 communities.
^"ข้อมูลสภาพทั่วไป" [General condition information]. nongchaklocal.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020. 12 communities.
^"Number of local government organizations: Summary elevating local authorities". dla.go.th. Department of Local Administration (DLA). 20 September 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2020. No.4.46 Established Ban Beung Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), Ban Beung district, Chonburi province is Ban Beung subdistrict municipality, effectively 30 September 2011
^ abcDepartment of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, Three Subdistrict Administrative Organizations (SAO) were established in 1995, no.511 Khlong Kao SAO, no.514 Nong Phai Kaeo SAO and no.515 Nong Irun SAO.
^ abDepartment of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, Two Subdistrict Administrative Organizations (SAO) were established in 1996, no.512 Map Phai SAO and no.513 Nong Bon Daeng SAO.
^ abDepartment of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, Two Subdistrict Administrative Organizations (SAO) were established in 1995, no.550 Khao Sok and no.552 Nong Suea Chang SAO.
^ abDepartment of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, Two Subdistrict Administrative Organizations (SAO) were established in 1996, no.551 Khlong Plu SAO and no.553 Hang Sung SAO.
^"Number of local government organizations: Summary elevating local authorities". dla.go.th. Department of Local Administration (DLA). 15 August 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2020. No.4.159 Established Nong Pla Lai Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province is Nong Pla Lai subdistrict municipality, effectively 31 August 2012
^"ประวัติความเป็นมา" [History]. takhiantia.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020. upgraded to Takhian Tia subdistrict municipality on 24 August 2007.
^Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, No.510 Khao Mai Kaeo Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) was established in 1995.
^ abc"ข้อมูลทั่วไป" [General information]. lcb.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Archived from the original on 8 March 2009. Retrieved 16 October 2020. 23 communities.
^"ประวัติความเป็นมา" [History]. nongtumlueng.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020. upgraded to Nong Tamlueng subdistrict municipality on 25 May 1999.
^"ประวัติความเป็นมา" [History]. napradu.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020. upgraded to Na Pradu Subdistrict Municipality, effective from 24 May 1999.
^"สภาพทั่วไป" [General condition]. nongtumlueng.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020. 11 communities.
^"เขตการปกครอง" [Administrative area]. napradu.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020. 7 communities.
^Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, All Subdistrict Administrative Organizations (SAO) were established in 1996, no.532-538.
^Royal Thai Government Gazette. Ministry of Interior Re: Change name of Phan Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), Phan Thong district, Chonburi province is Phan Thong Nong Kakha Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO). date 15 October 2014, book 131, special issue 205 Ngor, Page 17.
^"Number of local government organizations: Summary elevating local authorities". dla.go.th. Department of Local Administration (DLA). 6 August 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2020. No.4.148 Established Kut Ngong Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), Phanat Nikhom district, Chonburi province is Kut Ngong subdistrict municipality, effectively 31 August 2012
^"Number of local government organizations: Summary elevating local authorities". dla.go.th. Department of Local Administration (DLA). 21 August 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2020. No.4.172 Established Hua Thanon Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), Phanat Nikhom district, Chonburi province is Hua Thanon subdistrict municipality, effectively 31 August 2012
^"ข้อมูลชุมชน" [Community information]. monnanglocal.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020. 16 communities.
^Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, All 16 Subdistrict Administrative Organizations (SAO) were established in 1996, no.516-531.
^ abcDepartment of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, Three Subdistrict Administrative Organizations (SAO) were established in 1995, no.544 Khao Khan Song SAO, no.545 Bo Win SAO and no.546 Bang Phra SAO.
^Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, no.547 Nong Kham Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) was established in 1996.
^"เขตการปกครอง" [Administrative area]. srirachacity.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020. 12 communities.
^"ข้อมูลทั่วไป" [General information]. kohsichang.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020. Has raised its status as Koh Si Chang subdistrict municipality on 25 May 1999.
^"ประวัติความเป็นมา" [History]. kledkaew.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020. and has raised its status to a subdistrict municipality on 25 July 2008.
^"ข้อมูลทั่วไป" [General information]. bangsaray.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020. That has been changed to a subdistrict municipality called "Bang Saray Municipality" on 25 May 1999.
^"Number of local government organizations: Summary elevating local authorities". dla.go.th. Department of Local Administration (DLA). 7 September 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2020. No.4.21 Change Na Chom Thian Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), Sattahip district, Chonburi province is Khao Chi Chan subdistrict municipality, effectively 30 September 2011
^Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, No.548 Plu Ta Luang Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) was established in 1995.
^Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, No.549 Samae San Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) was established in 1996.
^"สถานที่ตั้ง" [Location]. bangsaray.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020. 8 communities.
^"ข้อมูลชุมชน" [Community information]. kledkaew.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020. 8 communities
^"Number of local government organizations: Summary elevating local authorities". dla.go.th. Department of Local Administration (DLA). 11 February 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020. No.1.10 Established Bo Kwang Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO), Bo Thong district, Chonburi province is Bo Kwang Thong subdistrict municipality, effectively 17 April 2020
^ abDepartment of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, Two Subdistrict Administrative Organizations (SAO) were established in 1995, no.505 Kaset Suwan SAO and no.507 Bo Thong SAO.
^Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, No.508 Phluang Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) was established in 1997.
^Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, No.509 Wat Suwan Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) was established in 1996.
^"ประวัติความเป็นมา" [History]. prokfa.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020. Ko Chan SAO was promoted as Prok Fa town municipality on 30 September 2011.
^Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), List of 5,324 SAO's information as of date 20 December 2019, No.504 Tha Bun Mi Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) was established in 1996.
^"ลักษณะสังคม" [Social characteristics]. prokfa.go.th (in Thai). 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020. 14 communities