Palian District

Palian District (, ) is a district ("amphoe") in the southern part of Trang Province, Thailand.
Geography.
Neighboring districts are (from the east clockwise) Kong Ra, Tamot, and Pa Bon of Phatthalung Province, Khuan Kalong, Manang, and Thung Wa of Satun Province, Hat Samran and Yan Ta Khao of Trang Province.
History.
Originally named "Yong Sata" (หยงสตา) or "Tan Yong Sata" (ตันหยงสตา; Kelantan-Pattani Malay means 'Mango Plum Cape'), it was renamed "Palian" in 1939.
Palian is believed to have been a seaport since ancient times, not less than 1,800 years ago, paired with "Takola" (now's Mueang Trang). When an ancient Greek merchant named Alexander sailed through here in 150, and told the story of his journey to Ptolemy recorded. At that time, Palian was called "Palanda".
Administration.
The district is divided into 10 sub-districts ("tambons"), which are further subdivided into 85 villages ("mubans"). Tha Kham is a township ("thesaban tambon") which covers parts of "tambon" Tha Kham. There are a further 10 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).