Mayo District


Mayo is a district of Pattani Province, southern Thailand.

History

The area of Mayo was originally part of Yaring District. In 1900 the district was established, then named Rako. When in the following year the district office in tambon Mayo was opened the district was renamed after its central tambon.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Yaring, Panare, Thung Yang Daeng, and Yarang.

Administration

The district is divided into 13 sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 58 villages. Mayo is a township which covers most parts of tambon Mayo. There are a further 10 tambon administrative organizations.