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Mae Fa Luang is a district in the northern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.HistoryThe area of Mae Fa Luang was separated from Mae Chan district and created as a minor district on 1 April 1992. Originally it comprised the three tambon, Thoet Thai, Mae Salong Nai, and Mae Salong Nok. The fourth sub-district, Mae Fa Luang, was created in 1996. The minor district was officially upgraded to a full district on 5 December 1996.EtymologyThe name Mae Fa Luang was given by Princess Mother Srinagarindra, who was commonly known as "Mae Fa Luang" (lit. Royal Mother from the sky) by the hill tribe people of the area.GeographyNeighboring districts are Mae Sai, Mae Chan, and Mueang Chiang Rai of Chiang Rai Province and Mae Ai of Chiang Mai Province. To the northwest is the Shan State of Myanmar.AdministrationCentral administrationThe district Mae Fa Luang is subdivided into 4 subdistricts, which are further subdivided into 77 administrative villages .Local administrationThere are 4 subdistrict administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: Thoet Thai (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลเทอดไทย) consisting of the complete subdistrict Thoet Thai. Mae Salong Nai (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลแม่สลองใน) consisting of the complete subdistrict Mae Salong Nai. Mae Salong Nok (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลแม่สลองนอก) consisting of the complete subdistrict Mae Salong Nok. Mae Fa Luang (Thai: องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลแม่ฟ้าหลวง) consisting of the complete subdistrict Mae Fa Luang.