Kabang (, ; Pattani Malay: กาแบ, ) is the westernmost district (amphoe) of Yala province, southern Thailand.

History

The name Kabang is a Thai corruption of kabae or kabe (Jawi: كاب), its original name in Patani Malay language. Kabae or kabe is a kind of Rambutan tree. The area of Kabang district was separated from Yaha district to create a minor district (king amphoe) on 1 April 1991. It was upgraded to a full district on 11 October 1997.

Geography

Neighboring districts are (from the northwest clockwise): Saba Yoi of Songkhla province; Yaha of Yala province; and Kedah state of Malaysia.

Administration

Central administration

Kabang is divided into two sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 19 administrative villages (mubans).

Local administration

There are two sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: