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Amphoe Sattahip

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Amphoe Sattahip is a district in the province Chonburi, Thailand. It is located at the southern tip of the province, close to the touristical center Pattaya.

The Juksamet Port of Sattahip is one of the few deep water ports of Thailand. Also the Sattahip Naval Base is the largest base of the Thai Navy. The Ban Sattahip Air Base was used extensively by the US Air Force during the Vietnam war. The Sattahip Naval Base was the site of the 20th World Scout Jamboree in December 2002/January 2003.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 5 communes (tambon).

Nr. Name Thai name     
1.Sattahipสัตหีบ 4.Bang Seบางเสร่
2.Na Chom Thian นาจอมเทียน  5.Samaesan แสมสาร
3.Phlu Ta Luangพลูตาหลวง

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