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Part 3

Sadao District

History of Sadao

The area of Sadao District was formerly the sub-district Sadao of Jang Lone District in
Saiburi Province. On 10 March 2452 (1909) the Thai government, which was then under the rule
of the 5th King in Rattanakosin, signed a treaty with England. The Thai government exchanged the

provinces Trangkanoo, Palis, and Saburi as well as the surrounding islands for a loan of 4 million
pounds. This money was used to build the Southern railroad and it also allowed Thailand to regain
the rights to its territories.
The areas of sub-districts Sadao, Prik, and Toong Moh were not part of the territory given

to England. These sub-districts became part of Nua District (Hatyai) in Songkhla Province. In 2460
sub-district Sadao became Sadao District of Songkhla Province. The first head of the district was
Master Pak.dee Rachakit. Sadao District has been a part of Songkhla Province ever since.

Location

Sadao District is located in the south of Songkhla Province. The Sankalakiri mountain
range separates the district from Malaysia. Sadao is one of the southern districts that is not near
the ocean. It has an area of about 883 square kilometers.

Surrounding areas

- To the north: Hatyai District
- To the south: Malaysia
- To the east: Nathawee District

- To the west: Perlis Province of Malaysia and Satun Province
Areas of Sadao

Sadao is divided into 9 sub-districts and 67 sub-divisions
1. Sadao Sub-district

2. Prik Sub-district has 11 sub-divisions·
3. Phang La Sub-district has 7 sub-divisions
4. Samnak Taeo Sub-district has 10 sub-divisions
5. Thung Mo Sub-district has 7 sub-divisions

6. Tha Pho Sub-district has 8 sub-divisions
7. Padang Besar Sub-district has 12 sub-divisions
8. Samnak Kham Sub-district has 7 sub-divisions
9. Khao Mi Kiat Sub-district has 5 sub-divisions

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