Doi Luang District Doi Luang District Doi Luang (, ) is a district ("amphoe") in the northern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand. The area of Doi Luang was separated from Mae Chan District and established as a minor district ("king amphoe") on 15 July 1996. On 15 May 2007, all 81 minor districts were upgraded to full districts. With publication in the "Royal Gazette" on 24 August, the upgrade became official. Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Chiang Saen, Chiang Khong, Wiang Chiang Rung, and Mae Chan. The district is divided into three sub-districts ("tambon"), which are further subdivided into
Masahiro Doi Masahiro Doi He is the current batting coach for the Chunichi Dragons. Born in Kashiwara, Osaka, Doi attended Daitetsu High School, dropping out before graduation. Doi led the Pacific League in hits in 1964 and 1967 with 168 and 147 respectively. He was a 1968 Best Nine Award-winner as an outfielder. Doi was a bit player in the Black Mist Scandal, which embroiled NPB from 1979–1971. In July 1970 Doi was prosecuted for illegal gambling. He was later suspended by the league for a month. The following season was the best of Doi's career, as he hit .309 with 40