Thai Mueang (, ) is a district (amphoe) in Phang Nga province in the south of Thailand. History Its name, Thai Mueang, literally translates to "End of the Mine", reflecting the local history, as the area was once filled with tin mines.
In 1908, the area held the status of a minor district (king amphoe) under Thung Maphrao district. Later, in 1938, the government upgraded it to a full district (amphoe) and downgraded Thung Maphrao district to a sub-district (tambon), as it remains today.
Geography Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Takua Pa, Kapong, Mueang Phang Nga, and Takua Thung. To the west is the Andaman Sea.
Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park was established in 1986 and covers 72 km2. The park consists of two parts: the beach of Thai Mueang as well as natural rain forest on Lampi mountain.
Administration The district is divided into six sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 40 villages (mubans). Thai Mueang itself has township (thesaban tambon) status. There are six tambon administrative organizations (TAO). No. Name Thai name Villages Pop. 1.Thai Mueangท้ายเหมือง911,1722.Na Toeiนาเตย98,9193.Bang Thongบางทอง75,0754.Thung Maphraoทุ่งมะพร้าว118,9085.Lam Phiลำภี74,8276.Lam Kaenลำแก่น66,646
See also Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park