Waeng District


Waeng is the southernmost district of Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand.

History

The district dates back to the Tomo District, which was a subordinate of Mueang Ra-ngae. The village grew bigger because of the gold mining there. In 1935 a minor district covering the central part of Tomo was established and named Pa Cho. In 1939 the minor district received the name "Tomo" because it contained the sub-district named "Tomo", and the parent district was renamed "Waeng". In 1953 the minor district Tomo was abolished and included in Waeng again. In 1957 the Sub-district Tomo was also abolished and included in Sub-district Samong, which then formed part of area split off as minor district Sukhirin in 1977.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : 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. A part of Hala-Bala wildlife sanctuary is in the district.

Administration

The district is divided into six sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 45 villages. There are two townships within the district. Waeng covers parts of the tambon Waeng, and Buketa covers parts of tambon Lochut.