Yan Ta Khao (Thai: ย่านตาขาว, pronounced [jâːn tāː kʰǎːw]) is a district (amphoe) of Trang province, Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise): Palian, Kantang, Mueang Trang and Na Yong of Trang Province; Srinagarindra and Kong Ra of Phatthalung province.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) 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 (tambons), which are further subdivided into 65 villages (mubans). Yan Ta Khao is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Yan Ta Khao. There are further eight tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop. 1. Yan Ta Khao ย่านตาขาว 5 10,924 2. Nong Bo หนองบ่อ 6 4,628 3. Na Chum Het นาชุมเห็ด 9 8,179 4. Nai Khuan ในควน 9 8,551 5. Phrong Chorakhe โพรงจระเข้ 7 6,048 6. Thung Krabue ทุ่งกระบือ 9 7,878 7. Thung Khai ทุ่งค่าย 10 8,677 8. Ko Pia เกาะเปียะ 10 6,531