AMPHOE KHIAN SA

'Khian Sa' () is a district (''Amphoe'') in Surat Thani Province, Thailand.
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Khiri Rat Nikhom, Phunphin, Ban Na Doem, Ban Na San, Wiang Sa, Phrasaeng and Phanom. It is about 60 kilometers away from the town Surat Thani.

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Geography

History

Administration

External links

Geography

The district is located in the Khian Sa basin, which is crossed by the Tapi River, which also forms part of the eastern boundary of the district. The area of the district is mostly used for rice farming or rubber plantations, while along the river are swamps like the Nong Thung Thong swamp.
The main road through the district is Thai highway 44, which connects Krabi with Khanom.

History

The district was formed as a minor district (''king amphoe'') on December 15 1970, splitting it from Ban Na San district. On May 20 1974 it was elevated to full district status.

Administration

The district is subdivided into 5 subdistricts (''tambon''), which in turn are further subdivided into 52 villages (''muban''). Khian Sa has township status (''thesaban tambon''), covering parts of the ''tambon'' Khian Sa. Each of the ''tambon'' is administrated by a Tambon administrative office (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Inh. 1. Khian Sa เคียนซา 7 7,214 2. Phuang Phromkhon  พ่วงพรมคร 13 10,496 3. Khao Tok เขาตอก 6 3,635 4. Aranyakham Wari อรัญคามวารี  6 4,392 5. Ban Sadet บ้านเสด็จ 20 16,882

Map of Tambon

External links

★ Khian Sa police station (Thai only)