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Phan is a district in the southern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand.GeographyNeighboring districts are Wiang Pa Pao, Mae Suai, Mae Lao, Mueang Chiang Rai, and Pa Daet of Chiang Rai Province, Mae Chai of Phayao province and Wang Nuea of Lampang Province.The mountains of the Phi Pan Nam Range dominate the landscape of the district.HistoryOriginally named Mueang Phan, it was renamed Phan in 1938, as the word Mueang was then reserved for the capital districts of the provinces.AdministrationThe district is divided into 15 subdistricts, which are further subdivided into 229 villages . Mueang Phan is a township which covers parts of tambon Mueang Phan. There are a further 15 tambon administrative organizations .