Waeng Yai District


Waeng Yai is a district of Khon Kaen Province, northeastern Thailand.

Geography

Neighboring districts are : Khok Pho Chai, Chonnabot, Phon, and Waeng Noi of Khon Kaen Province; Khon Sawan of Chaiyaphum Province.

History

The minor district Waeng Yai was established on 3 January 1977, when the three tambons Khon Chim, Non Thong, and Mai Na Phiang were split off from Phon District. It was upgraded to a full district on 26 May 1980.

Administration

The district is divided into five subdistricts, which are further subdivided into 50 villages. Waeng Yai is a township which covers tambon Wang Yai. There are a further four tambon administrative organizations.