Raman (, ; , Jawi: رمان ) is a district (amphoe) in the northeastern part of Yala province, southern Thailand. History The name Raman is a Thai corruption of Reman (Jawi: رمان), its original Malay name. Mueang Raman was one of seven kingdoms, into which the Sultanate of Patani was split at the beginning of the 19th century to reduce the power of the Sultan of Patani after a series of rebellions against the Siamese rule. Tuan Mansor was appointed the first ruler and resided in Kota Baru. In 1917 the district was renamed from Raman to Kota Baru, the seat of administration. In 1938 it was given back its historic name. Seven sub-districts are scheduled to be split off to form the new district Kota Baru in 2015. Geography Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise): Yarang, Thung Yang Daeng, and Kapho of Pattani province; Bacho and Rueso of Narathiwat province; and Bannang Sata, Krong Pinang, and Mueang Yala of Yala Province. Administration Central administration Raman is divided into 16 sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 90 administrative villages (mubans). Local administration There are three sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambon) in the district: Mueang Raman (Thai: ) consisting of parts of sub-district Kayu Boko. Kota Baru (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Kota Baru. Balo (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Balo. There are 14 subdistrict administrative organizations (SAO) in the district: Kayu Boko (Thai: ) consisting of parts of sub-district Kayu Boko. Kalupang (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Kalupang. Kalo (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Kalo. Koto Tuera (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Koto Tuera. Kero (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Kero. Cha-kwa (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Cha-kwa. Tha Thong (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Tha Thong. Noen Ngam (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Noen Ngam. Ba-ngoi (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Ba-ngoi. Buemang (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Buemang. Yata (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Yata. Wang Phaya (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Wang Phaya. A-song (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district A-song. Talo Halo (Thai: ) consisting of sub-district Talo Halo. References External links amphoe.com (Thai) Districts of Yala province