Hin Tok, Nakhon Si Thammarat

Hin Tok (หินตก, ) is a tambon (subdistrict) of Ron Phibun district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, southern Thailand.

History and toponymy
Its name "Hin Tok" literally translates to "rockfall" as rocks often fall from the cliffs in what is now Tham Nam.

The subdistrict was planted around 1932 with the first leader named Thap Wannasuk (ทับ วรรณสุข).

Geography
Hin Tok is the uppermost part of Ron Phibun. The topography is foothill plains, consisting of mountains along the Nakhon Si Thammarat range, with streams, waterfalls, and national reserved forests, which is the source of many important local water resources.

The area is about 8 km north of the district centre and about 26 km south of city of Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Administration
Hin Tok is administered by two local government bodies, Hin Tok Subdistrict Administrative Organization and Hin Tok Subdistrict Municipality.

It also consists of 12 administrative mubans (villages).

Population
At the end of 2022, it had a total population of 18,685.

Local traditions and festivals

 * Ten Month Tradition
 * Chak Phra (pulling the Buddha)
 * Offering Candle Incense to Monks
 * Make Merit by Fire

Places

 * Khun Phang Waterfall
 * Mai La Market
 * Wat Thalung Thong
 * Wat Wiphawadi Rangsitaram