Pa Daet

Pa Daet is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand. History The area of Pa Daet was originally dense forest of the Phan district. People from other places went there to hunt animals and settle new villages. It was created as the minor district (king amphoe) Pa Daet on 1 June 1969, consisting of the single tambon, Pa Daet. The minor district was upgraded to a full district on 21 August 1975. Geography Neighboring districts are (from the west clockwise): Phan, Mueang Chiang Rai, and Thoeng of Chiang Rai Province; Chun, Dok Khamtai, Phu Kamyao, Mueang Phayao, and Mae Chai of Phayao province. The Phi Pan Nam Mountains dominate the landscape of the district. The important water resource is the Ing River.