Krasang District


Krasang is a district in the eastern part of Buriram Province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Phlapphla Chai, Mueang Buriram, Huai Rat, Satuek of Buriram Province and Mueang Surin of Surin Province.

History

Originally part of tambon Song Chan of Mueang Buriram District, Krasang was made a tambon in 1937. On 26 April 1952 the three tambons Krasang, Song Chang, and Lamduan were placed together to form the minor district Krasang. It was upgraded to a full district on 23 July 1958.

Administration

The district is divided into 11 sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 167 villages. Krasang is a township which covers parts of tambon Krasang. There are a further 11 tambon administrative organizations.