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Samoeng is a district of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand.GeographyNeighbouring districts are Mae Taeng, Mae Rim, Hang Dong, Mae Wang, Mae Chaem, and Galyani Vadhana of Chiang Mai Province and Pai of Mae Hong Son Province.HistoryThe district was originally created in 1902 as a minor district . It was upgraded to a full district in 1908, downgraded to a minor district in 1938, and returned to its current designation as a full district in 1958.AdministrationThe district is divided into five sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 45 villages . Samoeng Tai is a sub-district municipality, which covers parts of tambon Samoeng Tai. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations .