Ratsada (Thai: รัษฎา, pronounced [rát.sā.dāː]) is a district (amphoe) in the northeastern part of Trang province, Thailand.

History

The minor district (king amphoe) Ratsada was established on 1 April 1991 by splitting off five tambons from Huai Yot district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 5 December 1996.[2]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise): Huai Yot of Trang Province; Bang Khan and Thung Song of Nakhon Si Thammarat province.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 50 villages (mubans). Khlong Pang is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Khlong Pang. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Khuan Mao ควนเมา 15 6,373
2. Khlong Pang คลองปาง 9 5,683
3. Nong Bua หนองบัว 9 4,737
4. Nong Prue หนองปรือ 12 7,057
5. Khao Phrai เขาไพร 5 2,531
 Map of districts

Notable people

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