sentences:  Originally named "Yong Sata" (หยงสตา) or "Tan Yong Sata" (ตันหยงสตา; Kelantan-Pattani Malay means 'Mango Plum Cape'), it was renamed "Palian" in 1939.Palian is believed to have been a seaport since ancient times, not less than 1,800 years ago, paired with "Takola" (now's Mueang Trang).When an ancient Greek merchant named Alexander sailed through here in 150, and told the story of his journey to Ptolemy recorded.