Rattaphum is a district (amphoe) of Songkhla province, southern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise): Khuan Niang, Bang Klam, and Hat Yai of Songkhla Province; Khuan Kalong of Satun province; and Pa Bon of Phatthalung province.

History

The district was renamed from Kamphaeng Phet to Rattaphum in 1939.

Administration

Central administration

Rattaphum is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 63 administrative villages (mubans). Missing numbers are tambon which now form Khuan Niang District.

Local administration

There is one town (Thesaban Mueang) in the district: There are three sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambon) in the district: There are three sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: