Khao Wong District


Khao Wong is a district in the eastern part of Kalasin Province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Kuchinarai and Na Khu of Kalasin Province, Dong Luang and Khamcha-i of Mukdahan Province.

History

The minor district was created on 1 June 1969, when the five tambons Khum Kao, Song Plueai, Na Khu, Phu Laen Chang, and Nong Phue were split off from Kuchinarai District. It was upgraded to a full district on 1 April 1974.

Administration

The district is divided into six subdistricts, which are further subdivided into 59 villages. Kut Sim is a township which covers parts of tambons Khum Kao, Kut Sim Khum Mai, and tambon Kut Pla Khao. There are a further five tambon administrative organizations.
Missing numbers are tambons which now form Na Khu District.