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Chat Trakan is the northernmost district of Phitsanulok Province, northern Thailand.HistoryMueang Chat Trakan was an ancient city of the same era as Mueang Nakhon Thai. Originally part of Nakhon Thai District, it was made a minor district on 1 May 1969, consisting of the two tambon Chat Trakan and Pa Daeng. It was upgraded to a full district on 1 April 1974. It was a scene of conflict in the Thai–Laotian Border War (December 1987 – February 1988.)GeographyNeighboring districts are Na Haeo of Loei Province, Nakhon Thai, Wang Thong, Wat Bot of Phitsanulok Province, Thong Saen Khan and Nam Pat of Uttaradit Province. And to the east it borders Xaignabouli of Laos.Chat Trakan lies within the Nan Basin, which is part of the Chao Phraya Watershed. The Khwae Noi River flows through Chat Trakan, as well as the lesser Kap, Phak and Kleung Rivers.