Krong Pinang District

Krong Pinang (, ) is a district ("amphoe") of Yala Province, southern Thailand, established by the , which came into force on 8 October 2004.
Etymology.
The name "Krong Pinang" is a Thai corruption of "Kampung Pinang" (Jawi: كامڤوڠ ڤينڠ, ), its original Malay name means 'village of Pinang'. The word "pinang" means 'betel palm' or 'betel nut tree' ("Areca catechu") in Malay.
History.
The minor district ("king amphoe") Krong Pinang was established on 30 April 1994, when four "tambons" were split off from Mueang Yala District. It was upgraded to a full district on 8 October 2004.
Geography.
Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise): Raman, Bannang Sata, Yaha, and Mueang Yala of Yala Province.
Administration.
The district is divided into four sub-districts ("tambons"), which are further subdivided into 23 villages ("mubans"). There are no municipal ("thesaban") areas. There are four tambon administrative organizations (TAO).