Sai Yok is a district (amphoe) in Kanchanaburi province in western Thailand.

Geography

The district is in the valley of the Khwae Noi River in the Tenasserim Hills area. It borders Myanmar to the south. Along the river the Death Railway runs to Nam Tok Sai Yok Noi. Sai Yok National Park was created on 27 October 1980 and covers an area of about 500 km2. The most famous sight in the park is the Sai Yok waterfall. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Thong Pha Phum, Si Sawat, Mueang Kanchanaburi of Kanchanaburi Province and Tanintharyi Division of Myanmar.

Sights

Apart from the nature of the Kwae Noi River valley, the other main attraction is Mueang Sing Historical Park, which shows the westernmost Khmer-style temple complex. Also popular for tourists is the Tiger Temple.

Administration

Central administration

Sai Yok is divided into seven sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 57 administrative villages (mubans).

Local administration

There are three sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambons) in the district: There are six sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district:

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