Tumbons: The Heart of Local Governance in Thailand

Tumbons

Tumbons, often spelled as tambons, are the subdistricts of Thailand, forming the fundamental units of local administration. Each tumbon encompasses several muban villages, serving as the connective tissue between local communities and the broader provincial administration. Functioning under the larger framework of amphoe districts and changwat provinces, tumbons are essential for maintaining social organization, public … Read more