Khlong Hoi Khong (Thai: คลองหอยโข่ง, pronounced [kʰlɔ̄ːŋ hɔ̌j kʰòːŋ]) is a district (amphoe) of Songkhla province, southern Thailand.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) was established on 1 April 1992 by splitting off the three tambons, Khlong Hoi Khong, Khok Muang, and Thung Lan, from Hat Yai district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 11 October 1997.[2]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Hat Yai and Sadao of Songkhla Province and Khuan Kalong of Satun province.

Administration

The district is divided into four sub-districts (tambond), which are further subdivided into 32 villages (mubans). There are no municipal (thesaban) areas within the district; there are four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Khlong Hoi Khong คลองหอยโข่ง 7 5,408
2. Thung Lan ทุ่งลาน 9 6,141
3. Khok Muang โคกม่วง 9 7,232
4. Khlong La คลองหลา 7 4,723

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