Lan Saka district

Lan Saka is a district of Nakhon Si Thammarat province, southern Thailand.

History

The district was at first a minor district named Khao Kaeo, which was a subordinate of Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat district. When the district office was moved to tambon Lan Saka, the district was renamed accordingly. In 1958 it was upgraded to a full district.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Phrom Khiri, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phra Phrom, Ron Phibun, Thung Song, Chang Klang, Chawang and Phipun.
Khao Luang National Park is in Lan Saka District.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 42 villages. Lan Saka is a township which covers parts of tambon Khao Kaeo. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations.