Tamot district

Tamot
ตะโหมด
District
District location in Phatthalung province
District location in Phatthalung province
Coordinates: 7°20′24″N 100°6′42″E / 7.34000°N 100.11167°E / 7.34000; 100.11167
CountryThailand
ProvincePhatthalung
SeatMae Khari
Area
 • Total
264.2597 km2 (102.0312 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total
27,982
 • Density105.9/km2 (274/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)
Postal code93160
Geocode9304

Tamot (Thai: ตะโหมด, pronounced [tā.mòːt]) is a district (amphoe) of Phatthalung province, southern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Kong Ra, Khao Chaison, Bang Kaeo, and Pa Bon of Phatthalung Province, Palian of Trang province.

History

The district was established on 1 August 1977, when it was split off from Khao Chaison district.[1] It was upgraded to a full district on 20 March 1986.[2]

Environment

As of August 2019, the district is the site of a proposed rock quarry that has been opposed by some environmental groups and locals. Human Rights Watch has reported that opponents of the quarry and journalists covering the story have been threatened and intimidated.[3]

Administration

The district is divided into three sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 33 villages (mubans). There are two townships (thesaban tambons): Tamot covers parts of tambons Tamot and Khlong Yai, and Mae Khari parts of the same-named tambon. There are a further three tambon administrative organizations (TAO).

No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.
1. Mae Khari แม่ขรี 11 11,514
2. Tamot ตะโหมด 12 9,489
3. Khlong Yai คลองใหญ่ 10 6,979

References

  1. ^ ประกาศกระทรวงมหาดไทย เรื่อง แบ่งท้องที่อำเภอเขาชัยสน จังหวัดพัทลุง ตั้งเป็นกิ่งอำเภอตะโหมด (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 94 (70 ง): 3188. August 2, 1977. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 24, 2012.
  2. ^ พระราชกฤษฎีกาตั้งอำเภอคลองลาน อำเภอสุคิริน อำเภอตะโหมด อำเภอห้วยทับทัน และอำเภอปากคาด พ.ศ. ๒๕๒๙ (PDF). Royal Gazette (in Thai). 103 (45 ก special): 4–7. March 20, 1986. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 24, 2012.
  3. ^ "HRW calls for Thai authorities to investigate activist's abduction in Phatthalung". Prachatai English. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019.


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