Waeng
แว้ง | |
|---|---|
 District location in
Narathiwat province | |
| Coordinates: 5°55′41″N 101°53′2″E / 5.92806°N 101.88389°E | |
| Country | Thailand |
| Province | Narathiwat |
| Seat | Waeng |
| Area | |
| • Total | 347.3 km2 (134.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 47,314 |
| • Density | 136.2/km2 (353/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 ( ICT) |
| Postal code | 96160 |
| Geocode | 9608 |
Waeng ( Thai: แว้ง, pronounced [wɛ́ːŋ]) is the southernmost district ( amphoe) of Narathiwat province, southern Thailand.
History
The district dates back to the Tomo District (โต๊ะโมะ), which was a subordinate of Mueang Ra-ngae. The village grew bigger because of the gold mining there. In 1935 a minor district ( king amphoe) covering the central part of Tomo was established and named Pacho (ปาโจ). [1] In 1939 the minor district received the name "Tomo" because it contained the sub-district named "Tomo", and the parent district was renamed "Waeng". [2] In 1953 the minor district Tomo was abolished and included in Waeng again. [3] In 1957 the Sub-district Tomo was also abolished and included in Sub-district Samong, [4] which then formed part of area split off as minor district Sukhirin in 1977.
Geography
Neighboring districts are (from the west clockwise): Sukhirin, Su-ngai Padi, and Su-ngai Kolok. To the south is the Kelantan state of Malaysia.
At the village of Ban Buketa, is a Malaysia-Thailand border border crossing to the neighboring Malaysian town of Bukit Bunga. [5] A part of Hala-Bala wildlife sanctuary is in the district.
Administration
The district is divided into six sub-districts ( tambons), which are further subdivided into 45 villages ( mubans). There are two townships ( thesaban tambon) within the district. Waeng covers parts of the tambon Waeng, and Buketa covers parts of tambon Lochut.
| No. | Name | Thai name | Villages | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Waeng | แว้ง | 7 | 12,465 |
| 2. | Kayukhla | กายูคละ | 9 | 7,308 |
| 3. | Kholo | ฆอเลาะ | 7 | 6,700 |
| 4. | Lochut | โละจูด | 8 | 10,677 |
| 5. | Mae Dong | แม่ดง | 7 | 6,009 |
| 6. | Erawan | เอราวัณ | 7 | 4,155 |
References
- ^ ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง ตั้งกิ่งอำเภอปาโจ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 52 (ง): 2501. November 17, 1935. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 27, 2012.
- ^ พระราชกฤษฎีกาเปลี่ยนนามอำเภอ กิ่งอำเภอ และตำบลบางแห่ง พุทธศักราช ๒๔๘๒ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 56 (ก): 354–364. April 17, 1939. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2009.
- ^ ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง ยุบกิ่งอำเภอโต๊ะโมะ อำเภอแว้ง จังหวัดนราธิวาส (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 70 (56 ง): 3062. September 1, 1953. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 27, 2012.
- ^ ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง ยุบและเปลี่ยนแปลงเขตตำบลในท้องที่อำเภอแว้ง จังหวัดนราธิวาส (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 74 (25 ง): 679. March 12, 1957. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 24, 2012.
- ^ Official Website for Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia
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