Wang Wiset district

Wang Wiset is a district of Trang province, Thailand.

History

The minor district Wang Wiset was established on 15 July 1981 by splitting off five tambons from Sikao district. The first temporary district office was in the temple Rat Rangsan, opened on 2 November 1981.
Wang Wiset was upgraded to a full district on 21 May 1990.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Huai Yot, Mueang Trang, and Sikao of Trang Province; Khlong Thom and Lam Thap of Krabi province; and Bang Khan of Nakhon Si Thammarat province.

Administration

The district is divided into five sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 70 villages. Wang Wiset is a township which covers parts of tambon Wang Maprang Nuea. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations.