settlements facing each other along the waterways. Administration Central administration Damnoen Saduak is divided into 13 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 105 administrative villages (mubans). Local administration There are five sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambons) in the district: Prasat Sit (Thai: ) consisting of parts of sub-district Prasat Sit. Bua Ngam (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Bua Ngam. Damnoen Saduak (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Damnoen Saduak and parts of sub-districts Si Surat, Ta Luang, Si Muen, and Tha Nat. Si Don Phai (Thai: ) consisting of parts of sub-districts Prasat Sit, Si Surat, and Don Phai. Ban Rai (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Ban Rai. There are eight sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: Ta Luang (Thai: ) consisting of parts of sub-district Ta Luang. Don Kruai (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Don Kruai. Don Khlang (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Don Khlang. Phaengphuai (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Phaengphuai. Si Muen (Thai: ) consisting of parts of sub-district Si Muen. Tha Nat (Thai: ) consisting of parts of sub-district Tha Nat. Khun Phithak (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Khun Phithak. Don Phai (Thai: ) consisting of parts of sub-district Don Phai. Pop culture Damnoen Saduak is the setting of a Thai country song (luk thung), titled 'Damnoen Jaa' (ดำเนินจ๋า, "Oh Damnoen"). It was sung by Suraphol Sombatcharoen in the year 1966. It can be considered as one of his signature songs, which earned him the nickname "King of Luk thung". The lyrics can be interpreted in two ways: describing the beauty of Damnoen girl, or mentioning his love for a woman named "Damnoen". However, this song is said to bring great pleasure to Damnoen Saduak resident. The origin of this song took place on March 3, 1966, when four luk thung bands joined in a music contest in Damnoen Saduak. At that time, the result of the contest was judged from a garlands (phuang malai) and applause received from the audience. The band of Suraphol Sombatcharoen, who performed as the last, then they announced the first song he wrote especially for Damnoen people. It is titled "Damnoen Jaa", his band got lots of garlands from the first song. Then they continued with the second song "Nueng Nai Damnoen" (หนึ่งในดำเนิน, "One in Damnoen"), the audience poured their love to Sombatcharoen's band ever since. References External links amphoe.com Damnoen Saduak