title: Phu Kamyao district
text: # Phu Kamyao district
  
  Phu Kamyao (Thai: ภูกามยาว, pronounced) is a district (amphoe) of Phayao province in northern Thailand.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Pa Daet of Chiang Rai province; Dok Khamtai, Mueang Phayao, and Mae Chai of Phayao Province.
  
  The mountains of the Phi Pan Nam Range dominate the landscape of the district.
  
  ## History
  
  The minor district was established on 1 July 1997, when it was split off from Mueang Phayao district.
  
  The Thai government on 15 May 2007, upgraded all of 81 minor districts to full districts. With publication in the Royal Gazette on 24 August the upgrade became official.
  
  ## Administration
  
  The district is divided into three sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 40 villages (mubans). Dong Chen is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambons Dong Chen and Mae Ing. There are a further three tambon administrative organization (TAO).
  
  | No. | Name | Thai name | Pop. |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | 1. | Huai Kaeo | ห้วยแก้ว | 8,917 |
  | 2. | Dong Chen | ดงเจน | 9,217 |
  | 3. | Mae Ing | แม่อิง | 4,525 |
  