Lan Saka (, ) is a district (amphoe) of Nakhon Si Thammarat province, southern Thailand.
History The district was at first a minor district (king amphoe) named Khao Kaeo (เขาแก้ว), which was a subordinate of Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat district. When the district office was moved to tambon Lan Saka, the district was renamed accordingly. In 1958 it was upgraded to a full district.lansaka.nakhoncdp.go.th
Geography Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Phrom Khiri, Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phra Phrom, Ron Phibun, Thung Song, Chang Klang, Chawang and Phipun.
Khao Luang National Park is in Lan Saka District.
Administration The district is divided into five sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 42 villages (mubans). Lan Saka is a township (thesaban tambon) which covers parts of tambon Khao Kaeo. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations. No. Name Thai name Villages Pop.1.Khao Kaeoเขาแก้ว67,2932.Lan Sakaลานสกา75,7753.Tha Diท่าดี78,0314.Kamlonกำโลน118,8045.Khun Thaleขุนทะเล1110,135
References
External links Ban Khiri Wong amphoe.com Lan Saka township (Thai) Khao Luang National Park