Bacho is the northernmost district (amphoe) of Narathiwat province, southern Thailand.

History

In 1908 the district was established as the minor district (king amphoe) Champako (จำปากอ), which was upgraded to a full district the following year. In 1917 the district was renamed Bacho. The district was part of Sai Buri Province, which was abolished in 1932. While Sai Buri District came to Pattani Province, Bacho was added to Narathiwat.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Mueang Narathiwat, Yi-ngo, and Rueso of Narathiwat Province, Raman of Yala province, and Kapho, Sai Buri, and Mai Kaen of Pattani province. Budo–Su-ngai Padi National Park is in the mountains at the border of Yala and Pattani.

Administration

Central administration

Bacho district is divided into six sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 46 administrative villages (mubans).

Local administration

There are two sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambons) in the district: There are six sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: