Palian district

Palian (Thai: ปะเหลียน, pronounced [pā.lǐa̯n]) is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Trang province, Thailand.

Palian ปะเหลียน
District
Ton Plew Waterfall, Namtok Pan Forest Park, Lumplok Waterfall, Yong Star Cape
District location in Trang province
Coordinates: 7°10′18″N 99°41′12″E
Country	Thailand
Province	Trang
Seat	Tha Kham
Area
• Total	973.13 km2 (375.73 sq mi)
Population  (2005)
• Total	62,914
• Density	64.7/km2 (168/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code	92120
Geocode	9204

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Kong Ra, Tamot, and Pa Bon of Phatthalung province, Khuan Kalong, Manang, and Thung Wa of Satun province, Hat Samran and Yan Ta Khao of Trang Province.

History

Originally named Yong Sata (หยงสตา) or Tan Yong Sata (ตันหยงสตา; Kelantan-Pattani Malay means 'Mango Plum Cape'),^[1] it was renamed Palian in 1939.^[2]

Palian is believed to have been a seaport since ancient times, some 1,800 years ago, paired with Takola (now's Mueang Trang). When an ancient Greek merchant named Alexander sailed through here in 150, and told the story of his journey to Ptolemy. At that time, Palian was called Palanda.^[3]

Administration

The district is divided into 10 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 85 villages (mubans). Tha Kham is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Tha Kham. There are a further 10 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop. 1. Tha Kham ท่าข้าม 9 8,296 2. Thung Yao ทุ่งยาว 7 6,447 3. Palian ปะเหลียน 14 10,932 4. Bang Duan บางด้วน 6 4,103 7. Ban Na บ้านนา 12 9,565 9. Suso สุโสะ 11 6,417 10. Li Phang ลิพัง 7 5,591 11. Ko Sukorn เกาะสุกร 4 2,454 12. Tha Phaya ท่าพญา 4 3,504 13. Laem Som แหลมสอม 11 5,605

Missing numbers are tambons which now form Hat Samran District.

Notable people

• Poot Lorlek – Muay Thai fighter in 1970s