Tha Yang District


Tha Yang is a district in the southern part of Phetchaburi Province, western Thailand.

Etymology

In 1910, the western part of the district was covered by dense forest. The main trees are Makha, Takhian and Yang. Thus when the government established the district, they named it Tha Yang.

History

The district was originally named Yang Yong, and was renamed Tha Yang in 1939.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Mueang Phetchaburi, Ban Lat, Kaeng Krachan of Phetchaburi Province, Hua Hin of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Cha-am of Phetchaburi Province and the Gulf of Thailand.

Administration

The district is divided into 12 sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 119 villages. Tha Yang and Nong Chok are two townships : Tha Yang covers the whole tambon Tha Yang and parts of Tha Khoi, while Nong Chok covers parts of the same-named tambon. There are a further 12 tambon administrative organizations.
Missing numbers belonged to tambon which now form Kaeng Krachan District.