Ao Yai

Ao Yai
ตำบลอ่าวใหญ่
Interactive map of Ao Yai
CountryThailand
ProvinceTrat
DistrictMueang Trat
Government
 • TypeSubdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO)
 • Head of SAOUnder election
Population
 (2026)
 • Total
3,578
Time zoneUTC+7 (ICT)

Ao Yai (Thai: ตำบลอ่าวทอง, pronounced [ʔàːw jàj]) is a tambon (subdistrict) of Wang Wiset District, in Trang province, Thailand. In 2026, it had a population of 3,578 people.[1]

History

Before the tambon was called Ao Yai, it was called Ao Yuan, but later changed because the name is not suitable for the locals in nearby areas. The name Ao Yai is from the shore that became a bay by the waves.[2]

Administration

Central administration

The tambon is divided into six administrative villages (mubans).

No. Name Thai Population Phu Yai Ban
1. Ao Yai อ่าวใหญ่ 988 Lave Rattanawan
2. Ao Chor อ่าวช่อ 853 Sathit Huangnam
3. Laem Ya แหลมหญ้า 371 Chuchart Haokamnert
4. Laem Phrao แหลมพร้าว 439 Wichit Kamhan
5. Ao Kham อ่าวขาม 530 Manit Chaichili
6. Laem Sok แหลมศอก 397 Tavi Rongsirikhun

References

  1. ^ "Population statistics 2026" (in Thai).
  2. ^ "สภาพสังคม – ประชากร". Retrieved 10 January 2026. (in Thai)