Bannang Sata District

Bannang Sata (, ; ; Jawi: بنڠ ستر ) is a district ("amphoe") in the southern part of Yala Province, southern Thailand. It is the site of the Bang Lang Dam and reservoir.
History.
The name "Bannang Sata" is the Thai corruption of "Benang Setar" (Jawi: بنڠ ستار), its original Malay name. "Benang" means 'sewing thread', while "setar" is a 'tree with small, sour fruit' (Bouea macrophylla).
In the past the district was named "Ba Cho" (บาเจาะ) controlled by Mueang Raman, created in 1907. The name "Ba Cho" is a Thai corruption of "'Bachok" (Jawi: باچوق), its original Malay name. Later, the district office was moved to a new location and renamed "Bannang Sata".
Geography.
Neighboring districts are (from the northwest clockwise): Yaha, Krong Pinang, and Raman of Yala Province; Rueso and Si Sakhon of Narathiwat Province; Than To of Yala Province; and Kedah state of Malaysia.
Administration.
Central administration.
Bannang Sata is divided into six sub-districts ("tambons"), which are further subdivided into 50 administrative villages ("mubans").
Local administration.
There are two sub-district municipalities ("thesaban tambons") in the district:
There are five sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: