Yan Ta Khao District


Yan Ta Khao District is a district of Trang Province, Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Palian, Kantang, Mueang Trang and Na Yong of Trang Province; Srinagarindra and Kong Ra of Phatthalung Province.

History

The minor district Yan Ta Khao was created on 1 January 1948 as a subordinate of Kantang District. Originally it consisted of six tambons: Yan Ta Khao, Nong Bo, and Thung Khai were split off from Kantang District, Na Chum Het from Mueang Trang District, and Nai Khuan and Phrong Chorakhe from Palian District. It was upgraded to a full district on 5 June 1956.

Administration

The district is divided into eight sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 65 villages. Yan Ta Khao is a township which covers parts of tambon Yan Ta Khao. There are further eight tambon administrative organizations.