Ubolratana District


Ubolratana is a district of Khon Kaen Province, northeastern Thailand.
The district is named after Princess Ubol Ratana, the eldest child of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

History

The minor district Ubolratana was established on 20 August 1974 by splitting the three tambons, Khok Sung, Na Kham, and Ban Dong from Nam Phong District. It was upgraded to a full district on 25 March 1979.

Geography

Neighboring districts are Khao Suan Kwang, Nam Phong, Mueang Khon Kaen, Ban Fang, Nong Ruea and Phu Wiang of Khon Kaen Province, and Non Sang of Nong Bua Lamphu Province.

Economy

The Ubol Ratana Dam is in Khok Sung.

Administration

The district is divided into six sub-districts, which are further subdivided into 68 villages. Khuean Ubolratana is a township which covers parts of tambon Khuean Ubolratana. There are a further six tambon administrative organizations.