Krong Pinang District 2.26

Krong Pinang is a district of Yala Province, southern Thailand, established by the Royal Decree Establishing Amphoe Krong Pinang, Changwat Yala, BE 2547 , which came into force as from October 8, 2004.EtymologyThe name Krong Pinang is actually the Thai corruption of Kampung Pinang (Jawi: كامڤوڠ ڤينڠ), its original Malay name means 'The Village of Pinang'. The word Pinang means Betel palm or Betel nut tree (Areca catechu) in Malay.HistoryThe minor district Krong Pinang was established on April 30, 1994, when four tambon were split off from Mueang Yala district. It was upgraded to a full district on October 8, 2004.GeographyNeighboring districts are Raman, Bannang Sata, Yaha and Mueang Yala of Yala province.AdministrationThe district is subdivided into 4 subdistricts, which are further subdivided into 23 villages . There are no municipal areas, and 4 Tambon administrative organizations .