Mueang
Takua Thung is an ancient city same as
Phang Nga and
Takua Pa. The old city hall was located in Ban Khai, Tambon Bang Thong, Amphoe Thai Mueang. In 1894 Burmese troops attacked Mueang Takua Pa. Thalang and Takua Thung were the next targets. Then people of Takua Thung moved the city center to Tambon Kra Som, where it is still located today. Takua Thung was downgraded to be a district of Phang Nga in 1899.