Lan Saka District

Lan Saka
ลานสกา
Amphoe

Amphoe location in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
Coordinates: 8°22′18″N 99°48′18″E / 8.37167°N 99.80500°E / 8.37167; 99.80500Coordinates: 8°22′18″N 99°48′18″E / 8.37167°N 99.80500°E / 8.37167; 99.80500
Country Thailand
Province Nakhon Si Thammarat
Seat Khao Kaeo
Area
 • Total 342.90 km2 (132.39 sq mi)
Population (2012)
 • Total 40,406
 • Density 117.83/km2 (305.2/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code 80230
Geocode 8003

Lan Saka (Thai: ลานสกา, pronounced [lāːn sā.kāː]) is a district (amphoe) of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand.

History

The district was at first a minor district (king amphoe) named Khao Kaeo (เขาแก้ว), which was a subordinate of Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat. When the district office was moved to tambon Lan Saka, the district was renamed accordingly. In 1958 it was upgraded to a full district.[1]

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) 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 (tambon), which are further subdivided into 42 villages (muban). Lan Saka is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Khao Kaeo. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations.

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1.Khao Kaeoเขาแก้ว67,293
2.Lan Sakaลานสกา75,775
3.Tha Diท่าดี78,031
4.Kamlonกำโลน118,804
5.Khun Thaleขุนทะเล1110,135
  

Points of interest

Ban Khiri Wong

Ban Khiri-wong (Thai : บ้านคีรีวง) is an ancient community in Lan ska district located in the middle of mountain ranges and rivers for over 200 years. The locals lead their life humbly in a clan society and follow the philosophy of sustainable development. It is surrounded by beautiful, rich, and attractive natural resources which include mountains, waterfalls, flora and fauna. The villagers take a living mainly from Suan Som-rom, plantations that grow fruit such as mangosteen, rambutan, durian and parkia.

The collaborative labor divides people in this community into groups according to their professional skills, namely tie-dyeing, herbal products, coconut shell weaving, juice processing, winery and durian paste. Popularity among consumers and tourists has been gained by the products from each group. These local souvenirs are sold at a rational price and they are also top quality.

Baan Khiri-wong is known as Thailand’s best holiday destination which is based on the air quality evaluation conducted by the government’s Pollution Control Department.[2] It has become a place where people come to fill their lungs with ozone and enjoy a quality travelling experience.

References

  1. ↑ lansaka.nakhoncdp.go.th Archived 2007-01-03 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ "Ban Khiri Wong – Thailand Guidebook". www.thailandguidebook.com. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
  1. "Tourism Authority of Thailand", Ban Khiri Wong, 2016 . https://www.tourismthailand.org/Ban-Khiri-wong Access : 1 April 2018
  2. "Richard Barrow", Ban Khiri Wong, 2017 . http://www.thailandguidebook.com/nakhon-si-thammarat/ban-khiri-wong/ Access : 1 April 2018
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