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Thung Mo Sub-district

Background

Thung Mo Sub-district is one of the 5 sub-districts in Sadao District. Most of the
people originally moved there from Hatyai District. Because of the large area of unused land, people
began to come from all different areas to settle down and start a new community. According to some

elderly locals, the area was originally named Kung Mo. The name was given to the place because of
a Chinese merchant who came to the area by boat. He was selling clay pots and vessels. As he was
traveling down the Rampue River, he came to a sharp turn and his boat capsized. All his clay pots
and vessels sank to the bottom of the river. The people in the area named this place 'Kung Mo' which

means 'pot bend' in Thai. Because of different dialects, the name is now Thung Mo.
Basic features

Most of the area is flat terrain but there are some hills on the western side. Most of the
people work in the rubber plantations. There are 3 roads leading to Thung Mo. The area ofThung Mo

is divided into 7 sub-divisions. Thung Mo has an area of 58,800 rai (Thai acres). There are also two
rivers in the area.

Surrounding areas
- To the north is Klong Hoy Koang Sub-district, Klong Hoy Koang District and Tah Po

Sub-district, Sadao District, Songkhla Province
- To the south are Prik and Padang Besar Sub-districts, Sadao District, Songkhla
Province

- To the east is Tah Po Sub-district, Sadao District, Songk.hla Province
- To the west is Padang Besar Sub-district, Sadao District, Songkhla Province
Population

The population in Thung Mo is 7,101 inhabitants in 1,959 residences

Occupations

Main- working in rubber plantations
Other- growing vegetables and raising farm animals

Important locations

1. Organization Center for Thung Mo
2. Yang Thong T e mple
3. Boh Gaet Temple

4. The women's monastery of Mother Sukee

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